- Kind
- Industrial building
- Mérimée record
- PA18000021
La Grosse Forge
At les Forges ; le Grand Bief
About La Grosse Forge
La Grosse Forge is one of 3 inscrit historic monuments in Charenton-du-Cher, the second of France’s two levels of protection. The list dates its work to 1824 (19th c.). Part of it has been inscrit since 2002.
MHRead its Mérimée recordThe Culture ministry’s notice PA18000021 on POP↗Inscrit is the second level: the building is worth keeping, and any work on it must be declared to the State in advance.
Finding La Grosse Forge
Charenton-du-Cher
Other buildings like it nearby among the historic monuments
With a photo, within 25 mi; other towns first.
Questions about La Grosse Forge
Is La Grosse Forge protected?
Yes. It is inscrit, the second of France’s two levels of protection as a historic monument since 2002 (Mérimée record PA18000021). The protection covers part of the building.
Can you visit La Grosse Forge?
The list doesn’t say when it is open. Many monuments open on the Journées européennes du patrimoine in September; the town hall or tourist office can tell you more.
When was La Grosse Forge built?
Its record on the Mérimée list gives 1824 (19th c.).
Sources: Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée base on POP (immeubles protégés au titre des monuments historiques), October 2026 · IGN Admin Express (boundaries). Under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab).
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