Construction of Logis XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Estimated construction period for Old Logis.
14 juin 1909
Partial classification
Partial classification 14 juin 1909 (≈ 1909)
Classification of the 14th century wall.
6 septembre 1928
Classification of facades
Classification of facades 6 septembre 1928 (≈ 1928)
Protection of the facades and roofs of the house.
21 février 1935
Extension of classification
Extension of classification 21 février 1935 (≈ 1935)
Ranking of land between building and ramparts.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the two adjoining buildings in Grande-Rue and Chemin des Remparts; Land situated in Grande-Rue opposite the said buildings ( Box AB 54 (formerly 18) ) : classification by order of 6 September 1928 ; Land bearing the cadastre of the commune of Mont-Saint-Michel number 20 (old) and between the building called the old house cadastre under number 18 (old) and the wall of the ramparts (cad. AB 32, 31): classification by decree of 21 February 1935
Origin and history
The Logis Saint-Symphorien, also known as Vieux Logis, is an emblematic building of Mont-Saint-Michel, composed of two adjoining buildings located near the end of the Grande Rue. Considered one of the oldest houses in the village with the Tiphain Logis, it dates back to the 14th century, thus testifying to the medieval civil architecture of this period. Its facades and roofs, as well as the adjacent terrain, were protected by successive classifications as historical monuments, notably in 1928 and 1935.
The building is distinguished by the presence of remains of the town's early enclosure, including a 14th century wall integrated with its eastern façade. This wall, classified in 1909, includes crows in crown and illustrates the strategic importance of Mont-Saint-Michel in the medieval era. The Logis Saint-Symphorien, with its preserved architectural elements, offers a rare glimpse of the daily life and urban fortifications of this time.
Located in the Manche department in Normandy, Logis Saint-Symphorien is a remarkable example of medieval built heritage. Its ranking among historical monuments underlines its heritage value, both for its architecture and for its role in local history. The successive protections have kept key elements, such as facades, roofs and vestiges of the enclosure, which make it a site of major interest to visitors and researchers.
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