Pont romain de Culan
pont
PA00096784
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1986)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Pont romain de Culan — Pont in Culan (Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1986 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00096784. 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 1986), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Pont romain sur la rivière l'Arnon (cad. non cadastré ; domaine public communal) : inscription par arrêté du 16 juin 1986
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Culan, Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5443°N, 2.3521°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Fortification d'agglomération et château dit La Salle le Roi, ou Palais royal | Dun-sur-Auron | 1913 |
| Maison Colladon de Bourges | Bourges | 1928 |
| Eglise Saint-Pierre de Saint-Pierre-les-Etieux | Saint-Pierre-les-Etieux | 1925 |
| Château de Bois-Bouzon | Farges-en-Septaine | 1942 |
| Château de Beaujeu de Sens-Beaujeu | Sens-Beaujeu | 1981 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Antiquité;Moyen Age.
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 romain de Culan located?
Pont romain de Culan is located in the commune of Culan (Cher).
When was Pont romain de Culan protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1986 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00096784 in the Mérimée database.
When was Pont romain de Culan built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Antiquité;Moyen Age.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5443°N, 2.3521°E