Construction of the farm 1ère moitié du XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Period of initial construction documented.
23 février 1981
Registration of the sheepfold
Registration of the sheepfold 23 février 1981 (≈ 1981)
Protection under Historic Monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Bergerie (Case L 9): entry by order of 23 February 1981
Origin and history
The Vignay Farm, located in Gironville-sur-Essonne in Île-de-France, is a monument built in the first half of the 16th century. This site is representative of the rural architecture of this time, marked by agricultural structures still partially preserved today. The sheepfold, an emblematic element of the farm, was listed as a Historic Monument by decree of 23 February 1981, stressing its heritage and architectural importance.
In the 16th century, farms like Vignay played a central role in the local economy, focusing mainly on agriculture and livestock. In Île-de-France, a region that was changing with the development of cities like Paris, these farms provided food and wool supplies. Their organization reflected a hierarchical rural society, where agricultural buildings were designed to meet practical needs while integrating aesthetic elements specific to their time.
The location of the Vignay Farm, although documented (approximate address: 5072 B Vignay Farm, 91720 Gironville-sur-Essonne), remains imprecise according to available sources, with a note of 5/10 for the quality of its geolocation. This monument, which is now partially protected, bears witness to the rural heritage of France, although information on its current use (visits, accommodation) is not explicitly mentioned in the archives consulted.