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Origin and history

The Mansion de la Colombinière, located in the commune of Saint-Jean-de-Moirans (Isère), is a building dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. This monument illustrates the civil architecture of this period, marked by characteristic elements such as stone chimneys and preserved facades. It was partially protected by an inscription under the Historic Monuments in 1974, specifically covering facades, roofs and some interior chimneys.

The location of the manor house in the Isère department is part of a territory then marked by a rural and artisanal economy. The manors of that time often served as residences for wealthy families or local notables, playing a central role in the social and economic organization of the countryside. Their presence also reflected the evolution of lifestyles and power relations between the nobility, the rising bourgeoisie and peasant populations.

The manor house of the Colombinière was included in the inventory of Historical Monuments by order of 27 December 1974. This protection covers specific elements of the building, such as facades, roofs, and stone fireplaces located in the large room on the ground floor and in two rooms on the first floor. Today, the mansion belongs to a private company, and its access to the public (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

The geographic data associated with the monument indicate an approximate location, with an accuracy deemed "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10). The official address referenced in the Mérimée base corresponds to the commune of Saint-Jean-de-Moirans, in Isère, region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. No additional information is provided on its specific history, its successive owners or its current use outside the protected elements.

The main source of this information, Monumentum, does not detail the possible transformations of the mansion over the centuries, nor its exact role in local history. The manors of this period, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, were often related to farming or seigneurial activities, but these aspects are not documented for the Colombinière. The lack of details on its openness to the public also limits the knowledge of its current state or contemporary vocation.

Finally, the Insee code of the municipality (38400) and its attachment to the arrondissement of Grenoble place this monument in a territorial context marked by a rich history, between alpine influences and urban dynamics. However, without additional archives, it is difficult to accurately return the past of this mansion beyond the architectural and administrative elements mentioned.

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