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The Mauperthuis dovecote is an iconic 18th-century building located in the municipality of Mauperthuis, Seine-et-Marne. This monument, typical of seigneurial outbuildings, was originally integrated into the domain of the castle of Mauperts, now disappeared. Its architecture reflects the agricultural and symbolic practices of the time, where the dovecotes served both as a pigeon rearing and as a social status marker for landowners.

The dovecote was listed as historic monuments by an order of 27 June 1983, thereby recognizing its heritage value. This protection specifically concerns its facades and roof, as the Merimée base specifies. The building is located at 7 Place de la Fontaine, in a rural environment typical of Ile-de-France. Its state of conservation and its integration into the local landscape bear witness to the architectural and historical character of the region.

At the time of its construction in the 18th century, dovecotes were common elements in noble estates and large farms. They played an economic role in providing meat, eggs and manure, while symbolizing seigneurial rights. In Île-de-France, a region marked by a strong aristocratic presence, these buildings were often associated with castles or farms, illustrating the social hierarchy and agricultural practices of the Ancien Régime.

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