Foundation of the Commandery fin XIIe siècle (≈ 1295)
Creation of the monument for religious use.
XVe siècle
Demolition of the mansion
Demolition of the mansion XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Replacement with an agricultural farm.
1er septembre 1992
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 1er septembre 1992 (≈ 1992)
Official protection of the building and elements.
XXe siècle
Reshaping the façade
Reshaping the façade XXe siècle (≈ 2007)
Use of bricks to modernize.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Former chapel, currently parish church of Villedieu; hexagonal tower; preserved elements of the original housing body (pignons and partial elevation in strips of wood) (Case C 45, 39): inscription by order of 1 September 1992
Origin and history
The Commanderie de Villedieu-la-Montagne is a building located in the commune of Haucourt in the Seine-Maritime region of Normandy. Founded at the end of the 12th century, it illustrates medieval architecture linked to the religious-military orders of the period. This type of monument often served as a place of life, prayer and land management for local communities, while playing a strategic role in feudal organization.
In the 15th century, the original mansion was demolished and replaced by a farm, marking a transformation of its use into agricultural activities. The facade was redone in bricks in the 20th century, reflecting more modern architectural adaptations. Since 1 September 1992, the commandory has been listed as a historical monument, protecting key elements such as the old chapel, a hexagonal tower and the remains of the wooden housing body.
The building, built of bricks and stones, bears witness to the architectural and functional evolutions over centuries. Today, it combines communal and private property, with parts like the parish church of Villedieu still in use. Its inscription in the heritage underscores its historical and cultural importance for the Seine-Maritime and Normandy.
