Pont sur le Loir de Lavardin
pont
PA00098464
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1926)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Pont sur le Loir de Lavardin — Pont in Lavardin (Loir-et-Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1926 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
L'ouvrage se compose de cinq arches en arc brisé, trois en plein cintre et modernes. Piles en éperon en amont et en aval. Corniche à modillons frustes portant la saillie du tablier. Parapets de pierre dont les angles supérieurs sont chanfreinés.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098464. 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 1926), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Pont sur le Loir : inscription par arrêté du 13 février 1926
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété du département.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Lavardin, Loir-et-Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7432°N, 0.8847°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Parcelle contenant des tumuli et deux menhirs | Averdon | 1975 |
| Maison du 16e siècle de Montrichard | Montrichard | 1946 |
| Maison de Blois | Blois | 1932 |
| Maison du 15e siècle dite Maison Saint-Martin | Vendôme | 1923 |
| Haras de Blois | Blois | 1992 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 15e 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 le Loir de Lavardin located?
Pont sur le Loir de Lavardin is located in the commune of Lavardin (Loir-et-Cher).
When was Pont sur le Loir de Lavardin protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1926 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098464 in the Mérimée database.
When was Pont sur le Loir de Lavardin built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 15e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7432°N, 0.8847°E