Construction of hostel XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of initial building construction.
1908
Closing of the hostel
Closing of the hostel 1908 (≈ 1908)
End of business of the establishment.
Fin du XIXe siècle
A climax of the school of Saint-Céneri
A climax of the school of Saint-Céneri Fin du XIXe siècle (≈ 1995)
The hostel welcomes renowned painters.
24 janvier 2003
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 24 janvier 2003 (≈ 2003)
Protection of facades, roofs and decapitated room.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fronts and roofs; the room called "des decapits" on the first floor with its murals (Box AA 45): inscription by order of 24 January 2003
Key figures
Mary Renard - Painter
Member of the school of Saint-Céneri.
Paul Saïn - Painter
Member of the school of Saint-Céneri.
Sœurs Moisy - Inn owners
Managed the establishment welcoming artists.
Origin and history
The Moisy Inn, also known as the Moisy Sister Inn, is an 18th-century building located on Rue du Dessous in Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei, in the department of Orne. This picturesque place attracted many artists at the end of the 19th century, becoming the heart of an informal art school known as the "École de Saint-Céneri". Painters like Mary Renard and Paul Sain stayed there, working by nature and contributing to the fame of the site.
The inn definitely closed its doors in 1908, but its heritage continues thanks to its architectural and artistic characteristics. The building, which has been listed as a historic monument since 24 January 2003, preserves a room called "decapits" on the first floor, decorated with silhouettes drawn on the walls. These elements, as well as facades and roofs, are protected by the registration order.
The Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei site, with its natural setting and heritage, provided an ideal setting for post-Romantic artists seeking inspiration. The inn of the Moisy sisters played a central role in this dynamic, welcoming a community of artists who immortalized the village through their works. Today, the building bears witness to this creative period and its importance in local history.
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