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Origin and history

Prissac Commandery is a historical monument located in the town of Prissac, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Dating from the 15th century, it is distinguished by its typical architecture of this period, including a square building body with a turret housing a staircase. An older square tower, now dismantled, completes this ensemble, testifying to its architectural evolution over the centuries.

Ranked as a Historic Monument, the commandory was registered by decree on 24 October 1927. This status protects its most emblematic elements, although its precise location remains approximate, with an address listed in the Mérimée database under the Insee code 36168, in the Indre department. The building, owned by the commune, retains a heritage value linked to its medieval past and its local historic role.

Available sources, including Monumentum, highlight its importance in the architectural landscape of the region. Although little detailed information is provided about its original use or its occupants, the command office illustrates the religious and military heritage of the Centre-Val de Loire in the 15th century. Its present state and potential vocations (visits, rentals) are not specified, but its inscription demonstrates its recognition as a historical vestige.

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