Construction begins 1601 (≈ 1601)
House built by Jehan de Vaivre.
1730
Home expansion
Home expansion 1730 (≈ 1730)
Extension on left side.
8 août 1997
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 8 août 1997 (≈ 1997)
Including bread oven and dove.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
House, including oven and dovecote (Box B 338): inscription by order of 8 August 1997
Key figures
Jehan de Vaivre - Initial constructor
Built the house from 1601 onwards.
Origin and history
The seigneurial house of Menesble, known as Maison de Vayvrand, is a 17th-century residence in the Côte-d'Or department, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Built in 1601 by Jehan de Vaivre, it embodies the seigneurial architecture of Châtillonnais. Its spiral staircase and fireplaces, typical of the time, make it a notable example of rural aristocratic habitat.
The house was enlarged in 1730 on its left side, while retaining its original elements. It has been listed in the Historic Monuments since August 8, 1997, including the bread oven and the dovecote. Although private property and not open to the public, it bears witness to the local history and social organization of the region under the Old Regime.
Located south-east of Menesble's capital, Vayvrand House illustrates the role of seigneurial houses in the Châtillonnais, often linked to the farm and local authority. Its listing in the Historic Monuments underscores its heritage value, despite its approximate geographical location (precision noted as fair).
