Construction of house XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated construction period of the building.
31 mars 1926
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 31 mars 1926 (≈ 1926)
Protection of the façade by arrest.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façade: registration by order of 31 March 1926
Key figures
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Sources insufficient to identify key players.
Origin and history
Cunault Prior's House is an iconic building located in the commune of Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault, Maine-et-Loire. Dating from the 16th century, this house bears witness to the Renaissance civil architecture in the Pays de la Loire region. It is particularly notable for its facade, protected by an inscription as historical monuments since 1926.
The house is part of a historical context marked by the religious and seigneurial influence of the time. At that time, the Priories played a central role in the local organization, often linked to abbeys or major churches. The proximity of Notre-Dame de Cunault Church, also classified, suggests a strong link between these buildings and the community life of Anjou.
The inscription of the façade in 1926 reflects the desire to preserve an architectural heritage representative of that time. Today, the Cunault Prior's house remains a tangible testimony of local history, although information on its precise use or historical occupants is scarce in available sources.
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