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Origin and history

The farm of Mongeville is a typical 16th century building, located in the commune of Varennes-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire. This monument, which was listed as a historical monument in 1997, is distinguished by its wood panel structure and rectangular plan. A missing chimney was dated 1517, attesting to its Renaissance origin. The house, uninhabited since an ancient period, offers a remarkable state of archaeological conservation, rare for this period.

The farm is located precisely at 1 Rue de Mongeville, in the department of Maine-et-Loire (region Pays de la Loire). Its inscription as a historical monument by decree of 6 March 1997 covers the entire building (cadaster ZA 176). Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum base, highlight its heritage importance, although its GPS location is considered to be of poor accuracy (level 5/10).

This type of log farm illustrates the rural architecture of Anjou in the 16th century, a period marked by a transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The houses of that time often served as a place of life and work for peasant families or local artisans. Their wooden construction, which was then abundant, reflected both local know-how and economic constraints. The region, known for its agricultural and wine-growing activities, saw these buildings play a central role in the social and economic organization of the countryside.

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