Initial construction XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period of construction of the mansion.
XVIIe siècle
Architectural changes
Architectural changes XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Period of additions or renovations.
30 décembre 1983
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 30 décembre 1983 (≈ 1983)
Official protection of the mansion and pavilions.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Manoir de l'Aurière, with its two accompanying pavilions (Box ZR 60): registration by order of 30 December 1983
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Aurière mansion is an emblematic building located in Ruillé-sur-Loir, in the Sarthe department, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built mainly in the 15th and 17th centuries, it is a typical example of the rural manors of this period, mixing medieval and classical architectural elements. The site is composed of the main mansion as well as two accompanying pavilions, forming a coherent and harmonious ensemble.
The Aurière mansion was listed as a historic monument on December 30, 1983, recognizing its heritage and architectural value. This protection concerns the entire mansion and its two pavilions, stressing the importance of preserving this testimony from the past. Today, the mansion belongs to a private company, and although its access to the public is not clearly specified, it remains a significant part of the local heritage.
At the time of its construction in the 15th and 17th centuries, the region was marked by a mainly agricultural and artisanal economy. Manor houses, like the Aurière, often served as residences for local lords or landowners, playing a central role in the social and economic organization of the countryside. These buildings were also symbols of power and prestige, reflecting the status of their owners within the community.
