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Origin and history

The castle of Marandière is a strong house built in the 15th century by the Seigneurs de Rochebaron, as evidenced by the date of 1468 engraved on the hood of the chimney on the first floor. This monument, backed by an older 14th century dungeon, presents an asymmetrical U-shaped plan, with striking defensive elements: conical roof towers, fortified porch and common granite bellows. The bay frames and angle chains, made of cut stone, as well as the various vaults (full hanger, edges, flat) illustrate a transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The house and towers, typical of the 15th century, retain their fortified look while announcing the architectural changes to come.

Over the centuries, the castle has undergone several major changes. Partly burned by the Baron des Adrets around 1560, he saw some of his modified bays and added commons. In the 17th century, Guillaume de Rochebaron and his wife Yolande de Lamps took part in the site, while in the 18th century, the dungeon was profoundly reshaped. The 19th century marked a phase of major structural changes: opening of bays on the ground floor, modification of vaults, partitioning of rooms, and construction of new communes. Finally, a water body is attached to the property at the beginning of the 20th century, completing the whole.

The interior of the castle reflects these successive epochs, with arrangements and decorations dating from the 17th century (south wing chamber), 18th century (dining room and dungeon bays) and 19th century (dining room, woodwork, tiles). Two masonry staircases, one turn and the other screw, serve the floors, while the apparent solitary ceilings known as "fern" or plaster add to the historic character of the sites. The sculpted decoration of the façade, studied for its heritage value, highlights the artistic importance of the monument. Joined the Historical Monuments on 18 November 1997, Marandière Castle today embodies a preserved architectural and cultural heritage.

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