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Origin and history

The Château de Vaucenay is a French building located in Argentré, in the department of Mayenne, in the Pays de la Loire region. Located 2 500 metres north of the village, it consists of two distinct entities: Grand Vaucenay and Petit Vaucenay. This site is mentioned in 1675 under the name of land and fief of the Grand Vaucenay, and appears on the old maps as a whole including castle, chapel and mill.

The mansion, inhabited from the beginning of the 16th century, housed a chapel dedicated to Saint Anne. In 1720 Jean Barbin was the chaplain. The present castle, rebuilt in the 19th century, is distinguished by a balustrade adorning the length of its facade. His archives, notably those of Jacques-Ambroise Duchemin de Villiers, have been preserved and microfilmed, serving as a source for historical research.

Vaucenay's fief initially depended on Grenusse's seigneury. Although the site has a medieval origin, its current structure and layout date mostly from the 19th century. The documents preserved, such as the detailed correspondence of Duchemin de Villiers, offer valuable insight into local and regional history.

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