Registration for Historic Monuments 2 novembre 2020 (≈ 2020)
Protection of facades, roofs, park and fence.
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Heritage classified
The fence wall of the property and its doors, the facades and roofs of the house "La Godinière" and its outbuildings, the park, as represented on the plan annexed to the decree, and shown on the cadastral plan section B, on plots Nos. 3 to 6, 1215 to 1217 and 1429, located at the place called "Les Saules", on plots Nos. 159, 166, 167, 1423 and 1557, at the place called "Bour de Brinay" and on plots Nos. 1662 and 1663 at the place called "les terres du pressoir" : inscription by order of 2 November 2020
Origin and history
The house and park of "La Godinière" is a historic monument located in the commune of Brinay, in the department of Cher, in the region Centre-Val de Loire. This site includes a main house, outbuildings, and a park surrounded by a fence wall and doors. These elements, represented on a precise cadastral plane, were protected by a listing under the Historic Monuments in November 2020.
The inscription specifically concerns the facades and roofs of the house and its outbuildings, as well as the park and the fence wall. The associated plots are spread over several places in the commune, including "Les Saules", " Bourg de Brinay" and "les terres du pressoir". The exact address, 10 road of Vierzon, allows to locate this architectural heritage and landscape in a rural setting characteristic of the region.
Although the information available does not specify the construction period or historic owners, the recent listing reflects the recognized heritage value of this site. Monuments of this type, often linked to local history and the evolution of lifestyles, reflect the architectural and social traditions of their region.
In Centre-Val de Loire, bourgeois houses or rural estates such as "La Godinière" were frequently associated with agricultural or artisanal activities. Their preservation allows us to understand the spatial and economic organization of the French countryside throughout the centuries, even if the details specific to this monument remain partially documented.
The registration by decree of 2 November 2020 marks an important step in the protection of this heritage. It stresses the importance of keeping not only buildings, but also green spaces and fence elements that contribute to the authenticity and atmosphere of the place.
Today, although practical information about current visits or uses (such as room rental or guest rooms) is not specified, this monument remains a testimony of local history and a key element of Brinay's built heritage.
