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Origin and history

The domain of the Migneaux, originally dating back to at least 1787, is represented on a terrier plane of that time. The entrance pavilion and the stream crossing the valley are already distinguished. This historic site, marked by an ancient occupation, was profoundly redesigned at the end of the 19th century to give birth to the present castle.

The main house was built in 1898 by architect Pierre-Antoine Lucien Tropey-Bailly. The park, organized on both sides of the stream, is designed to create visual perspectives from and towards the home. Plant species, arranged on large lawns, highlight strategic points of view, reflecting the landscape aesthetic of the time.

The Château de la Coudraie has been listed as a Historic Monument since July 2, 2010. This protection concerns the facades and roofs of the main building, the communes, the entire enclosed domain of walls, as well as all the factories (architectural elements of pleasure). The site remains today a private property, without public indication of its accessibility or current vocation.

The architect Tropey-Bailly, key figure of this project, has designed a coherent set where architecture and landscape dialogue. Ru, a pre-existing natural element, structures the layouts and serves as a guiding thread for landscape views. The aesthetic and functional choices reflect the tendencies of the aristocracy and bourgeoisie of the Belle Époque, anxious to create residences that are both luxurious and integrated into their environment.

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