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Origin and history

The 18th century pleasure home in Longeau-Percey is an example of the residential architecture of that time. This monument is distinguished by its neo-classical portal and its wrought iron gate, protected and classified elements. The latter came from the ancient Abbey of Morimond, destroyed during the French Revolution, which gave them a special historical value.

The grid, classified by decree of 15 March 1993, is one of the five choir grates of Morimond Abbey, a rare vestige of this missing religious heritage. The dwelling of the house, for its part, was inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 24 December 1986. These protections underline the heritage importance of the site, mixing aristocratic and religious heritage.

The exact address of the house is the 2 Rue du Château in Longeau-Percey, in the department of Haute-Marne (Great East region). Although the location is approximate according to available data, this monument remains an architectural and historical testimony of the Champagne-Ardenne region, which is now integrated into the Grand Est.

The residence may have had a secondary residence function for a local or regional elite, typical of 18th-century pleasure homes. These buildings often reflected the social status of their owners and served as a resort or representational venue. Their presence in rural or semi-rural areas, such as Longeau-Percey, illustrates the influence of affluent classes on the territory.

No information is available on opening to the public, visiting, or any current use (room rental, guest rooms). Sources are limited to Monumentum heritage data and administrative references, such as the Insee code of the municipality (52292) and its attachment to the borough of Chaumont.

The historical context of the region in the 18th century was marked by a rural society dominated by the Church and the nobility. The abbeys, like Morimond, played a major economic and spiritual role before their destruction during the Revolution. The pleasure houses, on the other hand, symbolized the power and refinement of the local elites, often linked to the aristocracy or the rising bourgeoisie.

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