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Hotel d'Andigné à Angers en Maine-et-Loire

Maine-et-Loire

Hotel d'Andigné

    7 Impasse Lanchenault
    49100 Angers
Hôtel dAndigné
Hôtel dAndigné
Hôtel dAndigné
Hôtel dAndigné
Hôtel dAndigné
Hôtel dAndigné
Hôtel dAndigné
Hôtel dAndigné
Hôtel dAndigné
Crédit photo : Lexou - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
1460
First mention of the site
milieu du XVIe siècle
Property of Jean Foucher
XVe siècle (fin) - XVIe siècle (début)
Probable construction of the building
première moitié du XVIIe siècle
Major transformations
1980
Historical monument classification
années 1980
General catering
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Facades; roofs on the west courtyard; portal rue de la Harpe (cad. AO 420): registration by decree of 25 March 1980

Key figures

Jehan Porsal - First known owner Mentioned in a 1460 censive.
Jeanne de Savonnière - Presumed owner Family at the origin of the construction.
Jean Foucher - Owner in the 16th century Sieur de Bois-Rondeau, give his name.
Pierre Dugrat - Presumed owner at 17th Counselor of the king, possible sponsor.
Famille d'Andigné - Workers in the 19th century Give the current name to the hotel.

Origin and history

Hotel d'Andigné is a 15th century mansion located 5 rue de la Harpe in Angers, Maine-et-Loire. It occupies a large plot of more than 1500 m2, with a steep elevation arranged in terraces, houses, courtyard and gardens. The land originally belonged to Jehan Porsal in 1460, then to Jeanne de Savonnière, a member of an illustrious angeline family, probably at the origin of the current construction. The building retains Gothic elements such as a chimney and a partial frame.

In the 16th century, the residence belongs to Jean Foucher, Sieur de Bois-Rondeau, hence its historic name of house of Bois-Rondeau. In the 17th century, major transformations were carried out: construction of a portal on the rue de la Harpe, reshaping of elevations, rebuilding of the staircase and chimneys. This work could be linked to Pierre Dugrat, Sieur de Malvoisine, adviser to the king and master of the waters and forests of Anjou.

In the 18th century, changes were made to elevations and covers. The family of Andigné, originally from Segréen, occupied the place in the 19th century, giving its present name to the hotel. The commons disappeared after 1840, except for two 19th century buildings. A restoration in the 1980s saved the building from ruin, recreating medieval gardens and changing certain covers to restore a Gothic style. The facades and roofs were classified as historical monuments in 1980.

The interior preserves a niche decorated with a salamander attributed to Francis I, although its authenticity is doubtful according to oral tradition. The Harpe Street Gate was restored in the 1990s. The hotel illustrates the architectural evolution of Angelvin, mixing medieval and classical elements.

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