Construction of house XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of initial building construction.
17 avril 2001
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 17 avril 2001 (≈ 2001)
Protection of facades, roofs, dovecote and walls.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the house; the dovecote; fence walls; the portal; the parcel on which the house is situated (Box ZL 154): inscription by order of 17 April 2001
Key figures
Information non disponible - Head of wood flotation
Role occupied by an unnamed character.
Origin and history
The House of Ports is an 18th century building located in Mailly-le-Château, in the department of Yonne, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. This building, which is similar to an urban mansion, is distinguished by its classical architecture and its historical role in the local economy. He served as a residence for the person responsible for transporting flotation timber from Morvan to Paris, a major activity for the region at that time.
The living room and dining room preserve their original woodwork and fireplaces, testimonies of the elegance of the time. The property also includes a dovecote, fence walls, and a gate, all of which have been protected since the building was listed as historic monuments in 2001. This official recognition underscores its heritage and architectural importance.
The House of Ports illustrates the link between the built heritage and the historical economic activities of Burgundy. The flotation of the wood, which was common until the 19th century, allowed logs to flow through the rivers to the capital. This monument thus embodies a page in the industrial and social history of the region, where natural resources and infrastructure played a central role in the territorial organization.
