Construction of the mansion 1965-1966 (≈ 1966)
Directed by Le Flanchec for an aristocratic family.
21 décembre 2021
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 21 décembre 2021 (≈ 2021)
Total protection of the house and its floor.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The house Kerautem, known as the manor house of Lesenor in its entirety, with the ground of the plot on which it is situated, located chemin des Reliques, on Parcel No. 90 appearing in the cadastre section AC, as shown in red on the plan annexed to the order: classification of 21 December 2021
Key figures
Le Flanchec (1915-1986) - Architect
Manufacturer of the house Kerautem.
Origin and history
The house Kerautem, called the manor house of Lesenor, is an emblematic achievement of architect Le Flanchec (1915-1986), built between 1965 and 1966. Located in Locquénolé, Brittany, it embodies a bold synthesis between modernity and tradition, conceived as a "futuristic mansion" for an aristocratic family. The building is inspired by the free plan system, dear to Le Corbusier, while affirming its own identity, in particular by its horizontal volumes and its maximum openness to the surrounding landscape.
Located on a site overlooking the Morlaix River, the house is distinguished by its massive base and roof terrace, animated by chimneys and cannons of light evoking mineral chaos. The walls, reduced to their simplest expression, free the interior space and create a constant dialogue with the outside. This architectural bias, both radical and poetic, reflects the architect's desire to reconcile functionality and organic aesthetics.
Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 21 December 2021, the house Kerautem is fully protected, including the ground of its plot. This ranking underlines its heritage importance as a testimony to modern architecture in Brittany, as well as its anchoring in a remarkable natural landscape. The official address, chemin des Reliques, and its cadastre (parcelle no.90, section AC) confirm its status as a preserved cultural property.
The Flanchec, a prolific architect of the 20th century, unfolds a rare creative freedom, despite Le Corbusier's claimed influence. The aristocratic command, although not detailed in the sources, suggests a desire to reconcile traditional prestige and architectural avant-garde. Today, the mansion remains a unique example of integration between modernism and Breton heritage.
