Construction of the old house 1200-1300 (≈ 1250)
Medieval stronghold with defensive tower.
1754
Construction of the Louis XV building
Construction of the Louis XV building 1754 (≈ 1754)
Addition of a residence with woodwork.
21 février 1974
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 21 février 1974 (≈ 1974)
Protection of facades, roofs and interior decorations.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs, interior staircase with wooden ramp, living and dining room on the ground floor as well as two bedrooms on the first floor with their woodwork decoration of the building Louis XV (Box B 296): inscription by decree of 21 February 1974
Key figures
Julien François Couppel - Owner or sponsor
Fits build the house charter.
Origin and history
The Logis de la Cousinière, located in Saint-Brice in the department of Orne, is a mansion whose origins date back to the thirteenth century. It consists of two distinct buildings: a strong medieval house, typical of the farms of the time, and a Louis XV style building erected in 1754. This old house, rectangular, originally consisted of a cellar with press, a stable on the ground floor, as well as a barn and a room upstairs. A defensive tower and a dovecote complete this set, reflecting its defensive and agricultural role.
The Louis XV part, added in the 18th century, is distinguished by its interior woodwork and refined architecture. This building includes a wooden staircase, a living room, a dining room, and two rooms with protected décor. These elements, listed as historical monuments in 1974, illustrate the architectural evolution of the site, moving from a utilitarian and defensive function to a more cossuous residence.
The house is also associated with Julien François Coupel, who had there built a charter for the needs of his office. This detail highlights the administrative and documentary importance of the site at a certain time. Today, the Logis de la Cousinière remains a testimony of the architectural and social transformations in Normandy, from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
