Porte de ville de Châtillon-Coligny
porte de ville
PA00098747
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1928)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Porte de ville de Châtillon-Coligny — Porte de ville in Châtillon-Coligny (Loiret) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1928 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Ancienne tour de ville du début du 16e siècle dont la partie supérieure a été très remaniée pour servir de beffroi.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00098747. 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 1928), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Porte de ville, près de l'église : inscription par arrêté du 6 mars 1928
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Châtillon-Coligny, Loiret, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.8228°N, 2.8472°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens | Pannes | 1987 |
| Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste | Chevry-sous-le-Bignon | 1950 |
| Eglise Saint-Amand de La Neuville-sur-Essonne | La Neuville-sur-Essonne | 1931 |
| Maison de Orléans | Orléans | 1940 |
| Eglise Saint-Martial de Châteauneuf-sur-Loire | Châteauneuf-sur-Loire | 1862 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 1er quart 16e 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 Porte de ville de Châtillon-Coligny located?
Porte de ville de Châtillon-Coligny is located in the commune of Châtillon-Coligny (Loiret).
When was Porte de ville de Châtillon-Coligny protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1928 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00098747 in the Mérimée database.
When was Porte de ville de Châtillon-Coligny built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 1er quart 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.8228°N, 2.8472°E