Construction of the mansion XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Edited by the family of La Chaume.
1690
Acquisition by Vauban
Acquisition by Vauban 1690 (≈ 1690)
Passage under its documented property.
30 novembre 2010
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 30 novembre 2010 (≈ 2010)
Total protection of the mansion and elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire mansion, including the two monumental chimneys and the windows and doors of the first floor (Box ZV 40): inscription by order of 30 November 2010
Key figures
Famille de La Chaume - Initial owners
Sponsors of the mansion in the 15th century.
Georges de Bony - Owner in the 17th century
Possessor before Vauban in 1690.
Vauban - Owner in 1690
Historical figure related to the estate.
Origin and history
The manor house of the Chaume, located in the commune of Cervon (Nevere, Burgundy-Franche-Comté), is a 15th century rectangular building, typical of late medieval architecture. It is distinguished by its roof of mechanical tiles, its beaded bays surmounted by arches in braid, and its two Gothic chimneys decorated with heraldic decorations of the 1500s. These elements, as well as the original huisseries and a chevron frame, underline its exceptional heritage interest.
The family of La Chaume, owner of fiefs in the Corbigny region, built this mansion in the 15th century. In the 17th century, the estate passed into the hands of Georges de Bony, then to Vauban in 1690, marking its anchor in local history. A miraculous legend, not detailed in the sources, adds a poetic dimension to this place full of history.
Ranked a historic monument by decree of November 30, 2010, the manor house is fully protected, including its monumental fireplaces and its period carpentry. Its state of conservation, with original wood vantals and ground ties, makes it a rare testimony of the craftsmanship and architecture of the nascent Renaissance in Burgundy.
The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its regional importance, placing it among the remarkable historic castles and monuments of Nièvre. Its precise address, 1 La Chaume à Cervon, and its Insee code (58047) allow to locate it with an accuracy deemed satisfactory (level 6/10).
