Timeline

Heritage classified

Origin and history

The Gauvilliers Farm, located in the commune of Orsonville (Yvelines), is a manor house probably built in the 14th century. This building, typical of medieval rural architecture, underwent major transformations during the last quarter of the 19th century, with the exception of its entrance porch, remained intact. This porch, an emblematic element of the site, was also listed as a Historical Monument by order of 26 September 1969, highlighting its heritage value.

The mansion is part of a historical context marked by the evolution of agricultural and seigneurial structures in Île-de-France. In the 14th century, this region was an economic and political crossroads, where manor houses often served as management centres for surrounding lands. The 19th-century changes reflected the architectural and social changes associated with the modernization of the French countryside, while preserving certain medieval elements.

Today, Gauvilliers' farm is distinguished by its classified porch, which bears witness to its medieval past, while the rest of the structure bears traces of subsequent adaptations. Its exact address, 5065 Gauvilliers in Orsonville, and its Insee code (78472) confirm its anchoring in the Yvelines department, within the Île-de-France region. The location, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 6), allows to identify the site in its current rural environment.

External links