Medieval origins XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Caves and kitchens preserved from a priory.
XVe–XVIe siècles
Construction of the castle
Construction of the castle XVe–XVIe siècles (≈ 1650)
Built on 12th century foundations.
Vers 1700
Classical facade rebuilt
Classical facade rebuilt Vers 1700 (≈ 1700)
Current style and armored grid added.
XVIIe siècle
Renovation under Henry IV
Renovation under Henry IV XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Redesign by Jean Rahier, baili de Longny.
24 juillet 1972
First entry MH
First entry MH 24 juillet 1972 (≈ 1972)
Fronts, roofs and gate protected.
26 août 1991
Second entry MH
Second entry MH 26 août 1991 (≈ 1991)
Registered cellars, wells, alleys and vegetable gardens.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs of the castle and the communes, entrance gate with its gate (Box C 117): inscription by decree of 24 July 1972; Caves, including those for cooking and well; access lane; vegetable garden C 19, 21, 117, 127, 128, 231): registration by order of 26 August 1991
Key figures
Jean Rahier - Baill of Longny
Responsible for work in the 17th century.
Pierre-Antoine de Fontenay - Owner of the castle
Weapons present on the entrance gate.
Élisabeth de Droulin - Wife of Pierre-Antoine de Fontenay
Arms associated with the gate.
Origin and history
The Château de Maison-Maugis is a home dating back to the 13th century, built on the site of a 12th century priory. The present building, mainly from the 15th to 16th centuries, was rebuilt in the 17th century under Henry IV by Jean Rahier, baili of Longny. Medieval foundations, including 13th century cellars and kitchens, were preserved during later reconstructions. The motte of the old castle, destroyed during the Hundred Years War, still remains nearby.
The facade of the castle, rebuilt around 1700, has a classic style, while the house body has a tower and a tower in corbellation. The entrance gate, decorated with the weapons of Pierre-Antoine de Fontenay and Élisabeth de Droulin, dates from this period. The courtyard is framed by two Louis XIV pavilions, flanked by turrets, reflecting the architectural transformations of the 17th and 18th centuries.
The castle, a private property not open to the public, has been partially listed as a Historic Monument since 1972 and 1991. Protected elements include facades, roofs, entrance gate, medieval cellars, well, access hall and vegetable garden. These protections underline the heritage importance of this site, mixing medieval, Renaissance and classical heritage.
Located in Orne, Normandy, the Château de Maison-Maugis illustrates the architectural and historical evolution of the region, from its monastic roots to its role as seigneurial residence. Its location, south of the village of the former commune of Maison-Maugis, makes it a witness to the local territorial and social transformations.
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