Pont-canal sur la Loire
pont canal
PA00099005
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1976)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Pont-canal sur la Loire — Pont canal in Saint-Firmin-sur-Loire (Loiret) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1976 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00099005. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) (since 1976), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Pont-canal sur la Loire (cad. NON CADASTRE) : inscription par arrêté du 12 mai 1976
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de l'Etat.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Firmin-sur-Loire, Loiret, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Monument à Jeanne d’Arc blessée à la bataille de Jargeau | Jargeau | 2025 |
| Maison de Orléans | Orléans | 1940 |
| Eglise Saint-Symphorien | Neuville-aux-Bois | 1971 |
| Moulin de Nançay de Nargis | Nargis | 1999 |
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Rosoy-le-Vieil | Rosoy-le-Vieil | 1942 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 4e quart 19e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pont-canal sur la Loire located?
Pont-canal sur la Loire is located in the commune of Saint-Firmin-sur-Loire (Loiret).
When was Pont-canal sur la Loire protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1976 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00099005 in the Mérimée database.
When was Pont-canal sur la Loire built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 4e quart 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.