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Origin and history

La Ferme du Roussay, located in Etréchy in the Essonne department (Île-de-France), is a building dating back to the second half of the 15th century. This monument is particularly remarkable for its 15th century door vestiges, which constitute the element protected by a decree of inscription under the Historical Monuments dated January 11, 1944. These vestiges bear witness to the rural and defensive architecture of this period, although their present state and their integration into the later building remain partially documented.

The location of the Ferme du Roussay at 4 Rue de la Ferme du Roussay is attested by GPS coordinates and heritage databases such as Mérimée. The site has a locational accuracy that is considered satisfactory (note 7/10), allowing clear identification in the urban fabric of Etrechy. No additional information is available on its current use (visit, rental, accommodation), or on any other architectural elements retained.

The monument is part of a broader historical context, that of the fortified or semi-fortified farms of Ile-de-France at the end of the Middle Ages. These structures, often linked to farming, could also play a role in protecting property and people during periods of insecurity. The 15th century gate, a defensive element par excellence, illustrates this dual function, although the sources do not specify whether the Rousay Farm was originally conceived as a purely agricultural building or with a more strategic vocation.

Available data, mainly from the Monumentum database and the Merimée archives, are limited to descriptive and administrative aspects. No mention is made of historical owners, major alterations to the building, or significant events that would take place there. The 1944 Protection Order remains the only regulatory milestone identified, emphasizing the heritage importance of the remains, without providing details of their condition or restoration.

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