Maison forte
rue des Vallières, Vourles
About Maison forte
Maison forte is the only classé historic monument in Vourles, the higher of France’s two levels of protection. It dates from the 16th & 17th c. The list names its makers: Gabiano Luxembourg de (artiste). Part of it has been classé since 2004.
MHRead its Mérimée recordThe Culture ministry’s notice PA69000015 on POP↗Classé is the highest protection: no work may be done on the building without the State’s permission, and the State’s architects watch over it.
Questions about Maison forte
Is Maison forte protected?
Yes. It is classé, the higher of France’s two levels of protection as a historic monument since 2004 (Mérimée record PA69000015). The protection covers part of the building.
Can you visit Maison forte?
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 Maison forte built?
By the list’s record, it dates from the 16th & 17th c.
Sources: Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée base on POP (immeubles protégés au titre des monuments historiques), October 2026 · Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata (photos of the monuments, each with its own credit and license) · IGN Admin Express (boundaries). Under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab).
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