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The Champmarin mansion, located in Aubigné-Racan in the Sarthe, is an emblematic building of the First Renaissance. It is distinguished by its sober house body, organized around two fireplace rooms per level. This building, though modest in its structure, reflects the architectural canons of its time, with characteristic elements such as monumental chimneys, typical of noble houses of the early sixteenth century.

The land of Champmarin is attested as early as the 11th century, making it an ancient occupation site. In the 16th century, the mansion belonged to Mathurin de Vendômois, whose widow married Louis de Bueil. From this union was born in 1589 Honorat de Bueil de Racan, famous baroque poet, directly linked to the mansion since he lived there. This family and literary dimension adds a particular heritage value to the site.

The oldest parts of the mansion, dating from the 16th century, as well as the remains of two towers surrounding a chapel located north of the building, were listed as historical monuments on December 29, 1978. These elements, although partially preserved, bear witness to the past importance of the domain, which combined residential, religious and defensive functions. The official inscription underlines the desire to preserve this architectural and historical heritage, representative of the Sarthois mansions.

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