Construction of the mansion 1600-1699 (≈ 1650)
Estimated construction period in the 17th century.
7 décembre 1976
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 7 décembre 1976 (≈ 1976)
Protection of facades, roofs and terrace.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the south building overlooking the terrace as well as the dovecote; the terrace itself with the well (cad. B 134): entry by order of 7 December 1976
Origin and history
The manor house of Grésigny is a 17th-century building located in the commune of Beauvilliers, in the department of Yonne. This monument, typical of the Burgundy rural architecture of this period, is distinguished by its characteristic facades and roofs, as well as by a dovecote and a terrace with well, elements protected since its inscription.
The manor house was registered as historical monuments by order of 7 December 1976. This protection applies specifically to the facades and roofs of the southern building, the dovecote, and the terrace and well. These architectural elements reflect the importance of manor houses as centres of agricultural and seigneurial life in the region.
In modern times, manor houses such as Grésigny played a central role in the local social and economic organization. They often served as residences for wealthy or noble families, while sheltering agricultural or artisanal activities. Their presence attests to the social hierarchy and the structure of the rural territory in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.
Today, the Grésigny mansion remains a preserved example of this heritage, although information on its current access or vocation (visits, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources. Its inscription among the historical monuments of the Yonne makes it an important part of the local heritage.
