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The seigneurial house known as château de Clefs, or manor house of Toury, is a building located in Baugé-en-Anjou, in the former commune of Clefs-Val d'Anjou (Maine-et-Loire). Built in the early 16th century, this modest mansion, now transformed into a rural home, retains remarkable architectural elements, including Renaissance chimneys decorated with sculptures. These decorations, dating from the first half of the 16th century, include angel motifs, medallions with male profiles and a coat of arms coat of arms, testimonies of his seigneurial past.

The manor is attributed to Louis de Chandio (1480–1531), captain of the bodyguards of François I, who ordered its construction in 1515. This connection with the royal court partially explains the Renaissance style of its decorative elements. Although the facade was redesigned in the 19th century and agricultural parts were added or modified in the 17th and 18th centuries, the house was listed as historical monuments in 1998 to preserve its architectural heritage.

The site, now located at 1 B Rue du Canard in Baugé-en-Anjou, illustrates the evolution of seigneurial houses in Anjou, from aristocratic residences to rural dwellings. Its inscription specifically concerns the whole house, stressing its historical interest despite the subsequent transformations. Available sources, including Wikipedia, Monumentum and the Merimée base, confirm its status as a protected monument and its anchoring in local heritage.

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