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The Manor House of Ars-en-Ré, also known as the House of Sénéchal, is an emblematic 16th-century building located in the commune of Ars-en-Ré in Charente-Maritime. This house, surrounded by a park, embodies Renaissance residential architecture in this coastal region. Its inscription in the title of historical monuments by order of 18 February 1925, corrected on 9 October of the same year, bears witness to its heritage importance and the desire to preserve this local heritage.

The manor buildings, located at the crossroads of rue des Tourelles and rue Gambetta, reflect the architectural characteristics of their time. Their protection specifically concerns the former manor house, identified under cadastral reference K 411. Although the available sources do not specify the original uses of the mansion, its status as a historical monument and its location in a typical village on the island of Ré make it a key part of the New Aquitaine heritage.

At the time of its construction in the 16th century, the island of Re was a territory marked by maritime, agricultural and commercial activities. Homes such as Ars-en-Ré often served as residences for local notables, such as senechaux or landowners, playing a central role in the social and economic organization of the region. These homes were also symbols of power and prosperity in a society still largely rural and hierarchical.

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