Construction of the mansion XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of main construction of the mansion.
18 juillet 1973
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 18 juillet 1973 (≈ 1973)
Protection of facades, roofs, chapel and dovecote.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs of the mansion, chapel and pavilion; Completely underground dovecote (Box C 3): inscription by order of 18 July 1973
Key figures
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Origin and history
Le Manoir de la Chauvellière is a building located in the municipality of Turquant, Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built in the 18th century, this mansion is distinguished by its architecture and its protected elements, including facades, roofs, and an underground dovecote. It was registered as a historical monument by order of 18 July 1973, which reflects its heritage importance and the desire to preserve its architectural heritage.
The manor house is representative of the seigneurial buildings of that time in Anjou, a region marked by a rural and wine-growing economy. At that time, mansions often served as residences for wealthy families or local nobility, while playing a central role in the social and economic organization of the surrounding countryside. Their presence also reflected the power and prestige of their owners, while sheltering agricultural or artisanal activities related to the estate.
The protected elements of the Chauvellière mansion, such as the chapel and the pavilion, suggest a residential and religious dimension, typical of the large estates of the era. The registration of historic monuments in 1973 preserved these characteristics, while offering a material testimony of local and regional history. Today, this heritage continues to generate interest in its architecture and role in the history of Maine-et-Loire.
