Historical monument classification 1984 (≈ 1984)
Official protection of the mansion and its outbuildings.
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Position de référence.
Origin and history
The manor house of Clairefontaine is a farm located in the current commune of Baugé-en-Anjou, in the department of Maine-et-Loire. This site is more precisely located in the territory of the former commune of Vieil-Baugé, about two kilometres south of the city centre of Baugé. Its architecture and location reflect the characteristics of the region's traditional farms.
Ranked as historical monuments in 1984, this mansion illustrates the Angelvin rural heritage. Although the available sources do not specify its exact origin or major transformations, its protected status underscores its historical and architectural importance. It is part of a landscape marked by agriculture and small seigneurial or farm estates, typical of Anjou.
The accessible information does not mention successive owners or significant events related to this place. However, its ranking shows a desire to preserve a representative example of the old agricultural structure in the Pays de la Loire. The Fondation Mérimée, dedicated to the French architectural heritage, refers to this mansion, offering an official source for further research.
