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The manor house of the Launay Court is a 15th and 16th century civil building located in the Fougerêts, Morbihan department. Built in schist rubble, it features a square plan with a circular staircase tower and a slate roof. Originally, the ground floor housed a room extended by a kitchen, while the floor was divided into bedrooms. A barn and a barn, now missing, completed the whole.

The mansion was mentioned in 1427 in a census of the nobles of the commune, where it is described as belonging to the children of Olivier Le Bilou. In 1464 and 1477, Pierre Le Marié, holder of a 20-pound pension, was associated with them in military journals. In 1514, the reformation reported that Pierre de Castellan and Marie de Launay occupied the place. In the 18th century, architectural changes were made, such as the suppression of the first floor and the division of the room.

The mansion is listed in the general inventory of cultural heritage and listed as a historical monument in 2017. It was also selected as an iconic site for the Heritage Lotto in 2021. Its architecture, including the dayless staircase and the vestiges of the chimneys, bears witness to its historical and artistic importance.

According to the sources, the mansion was built between 1469 and 1470, making it a remarkable example of medieval Breton civil architecture. The remains of the communes and the land base of the estate have also been protected since 2017.

Today, the mansion of the Court of Launay is a testimony to the local history and architectural evolution of Breton manors. Its inscription in historic monuments and its participation in the Heritage Lotto underline its cultural and heritage importance.

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