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Époque contemporaine
2000
13 février 2023
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 13 février 2023 (≈ 2023)
Protection of the facades and roofs of the estate.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the main building, former orphanage also known as resort house, with its wings in return, the facades and roofs of the two western pavilions, former houses of the economist and the director, the facades and roofs of the preau adjacent to the north having served as meeting and sports hall, as represented on the plan annexed to the decree, the whole being located at the Haute Barde, on plots Nos 18, 28, 29 and 30 of the ZR section of the cadastre of the commune: inscription by decree of 13 February 2023
Origin and history
The Haute Barde estate, located in Beaumont-Lwestault (Indre-et-Loire), is an architectural complex whose precise origins are not detailed in the available sources. It consists of a main building, formerly used as an orphanage or holiday home, as well as two pavilions and a meadow that served as a meeting and sports room. These elements, spread over several cadastral parcels, were listed in the Historic Monuments in February 2023 for their facades and roofs, highlighting their heritage value.
The Centre-Val de Loire region, where Beaumont-Lwestault is located, has long been marked by a rural life and strong community structures, such as orphanages or reception homes. These buildings, often converted, reflect the social and educational needs of the 19th and 20th centuries, during which time charitable institutions and resorts developed to respond to demographic and cultural changes. The Haute Barde domain is part of this, although its detailed history and initial uses remain partially documented.
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