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The Manor House of the Seigneurie is an emblematic building located in Maigné, in the historical region of Maine, now part of the Sarthe department (Land of the Loire). Although its construction is associated with the sixteenth century according to some sources, historical evidence indicates that it would have been erected at the end of the fourteenth century by the Lords of Crenon. This discrepancy between the periods mentioned reflects the complexity of the available archives, where the written and architectural traces can sometimes diverge. The building embodies the local seigneurial heritage, with facades and roofs characteristic of its era, now protected.

The manor house was officially recognized for its heritage value by an inscription as historic monuments on 17 February 1928. This protection specifically concerns its facades and roofs, architectural elements considered representative of its history. The precise location of the mansion, at 1 Rue de l'Eglise in Maigné, is attested by official databases such as Mérimée, which links it to the municipality bearing the code Insee 72177. However, its state of conservation and its openness to the public (visits, events) are not detailed in the sources consulted.

In the wider context of Sarthe and Maine, manor houses like that of the Lordship played a central role in the medieval and reborn social and economic organization. They served as residences for local noble families, while being places of management of the surrounding lands and resources. The region, marked by prosperous agriculture and active trade, saw these buildings become symbols of power and stability for rural communities. Their preservation today offers a tangible insight into this feudal and seigneurial past.

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