Construction of the mansion XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Period of initial construction of the mansion.
11 juillet 1984
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 11 juillet 1984 (≈ 1984)
Front, roof and porch protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the entrance wing with its porch (Box ZI 102, 110): inscription by order of 11 July 1984
Key figures
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The archives consulted do not mention any names.
Origin and history
The Manor du Vigneau is a 17th-century building located in the commune of Saint-Germain-l'Aiguiller in Vendée (Pays de la Loire). This partially protected monument embodies the rural residential architecture of this period, with characteristic elements such as its porch and roofs.
The official protection of the mansion dates back to 1984, when its facades and roofs, as well as its porch, were listed as Historic Monuments. This recognition underlines the heritage importance of the entry wing, identified under cadastral references ZI 102 and ZI 110.
Although available sources do not specify its current use, the Vigneau mansion remains a testimony of local history, linked to a period when manor houses often served as residences for wealthy families or rural elders. These buildings played a central role in the social and economic organization of the countryside, reflecting the status of their owners.
The location of the manor, in the vendean bocage, is part of a territory marked by a tradition of dispersed habitat and small seigneuries. In the 17th century, this region was mainly oriented towards agriculture and livestock, with a rural society structured around parishes and estates such as the Vigneau. The manor houses of that time, often less imposing than the castles, nevertheless illustrated the local power and served as places of management of the surrounding lands.
The available data do not mention the original owners or the specific historical events related to this mansion. However, its designation as Historic Monuments in 1984 attests to its architectural value and its interest in preserving the Vendean heritage. The accuracy of its location, assessed as "a priori satisfactory", makes it possible to identify the site as a point of interest in the historical landscape of the Vendée.
Finally, the cadastral address and the GPS coordinates associated with the manor (5143 Le Vigneau) confirm its anchoring in the territory of Saint-Germain-l'Aiguiller, a commune now integrated in Mouilleron-Saint-Germain. This administrative detail reflects the territorial developments that may have affected the communal boundaries over the centuries, without altering the historic identity of the site.
