Pyramide de Montaigu de Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu
monument
PA00097754
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1956)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Pyramide de Montaigu de Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu — Monument in Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu (Indre-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1956 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Cet édifice est l'un des quatre construits pour servir de repère et de rendez-vous de chasse en forêt de Loches, sur le parcours de l'allée Traversine. Sur un socle carré, un piédestal, dont chaque face présente un encadrement, supporte la pyramide amortie par une sphère.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097754. 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 1956), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Pyramide de Montaigu : inscription par arrêté du 26 novembre 1956
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de l'Etat.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.1508°N, 1.0711°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château du Petit-Bois | Mettray | 2012 |
| Maison du 15e siècle, dite de Saint-Louis | Ligueil | 1927 |
| Manoir du Plessis de Vouvray | Vouvray | 1981 |
| Vestiges de l'aqueduc romain | Luynes | 1862 |
| Maison de Richelieu | Richelieu | 1932 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 3e quart 18e 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 Pyramide de Montaigu de Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu located?
Pyramide de Montaigu de Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu is located in the commune of Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Pyramide de Montaigu de Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1956 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097754 in the Mérimée database.
When was Pyramide de Montaigu de Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu 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: 47.1508°N, 1.0711°E