Pont sur la rivière le Cosson
pont
PA00098580
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1946)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Pont sur la rivière le Cosson — Pont in Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1946 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Ce pont a été construit en 1770 au moment de l'établissement de la route directe de Blois à Romorantin. L'ouvrage comprend deux piles et trois arches.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098580. 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 1946), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Pont sur la rivière le Cosson : inscription par arrêté du 2 décembre 1946
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de l'Etat.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.5749°N, 1.3528°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Thaurin | La Ferté-Imbault | 1875 |
| Maison de Blois | Blois | 1946 |
| Calvaire couvert de Saint-Viâtre | Saint-Viâtre | 1925 |
| Eglise Saint-Médard de Brévainville | Brévainville | 1948 |
| Croix de carrefour de Villefranche-sur-Cher | Villefranche-sur-Cher | 1981 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 3e quart 18e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
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 sur la rivière le Cosson located?
Pont sur la rivière le Cosson is located in the commune of Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Pont sur la rivière le Cosson protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1946 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098580 in the Mérimée database.
When was Pont sur la rivière le Cosson built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 3e quart 18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.5749°N, 1.3528°E