Construction of the mansion XVe-XVIe siècles (≈ 1650)
Period of main construction of the building.
2 février 1949
Classification to Historical Monuments
Classification to Historical Monuments 2 février 1949 (≈ 1949)
Official protection of the interior and exterior.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The manor house (internal and external): by order of 2 February 1949
Key figures
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Origin and history
Le Manoir de la Hamonnière is an iconic building located in Champigné, in the department of Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built between the 15th and 16th centuries, it embodies the seigneurial architecture of this period, marked by the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The manor house has been classified as historic monuments since 1949, highlighting its historic importance and remarkable conservation status.
The manor house is close to the village of Champigné, which once housed a priory dependent on Saint-Aubin d'Angers Abbey. This localization suggests historical links with the religious and seigneurial institutions of Anjou. Although the sources do not specify its exact use at the time, this type of manor was generally used as a residence for a noble or bourgeois family, while playing a role in local government or farming.
The protections granted in 1949 concern both the interiors and the exteriors of the mansion, attesting to the richness of its architectural elements. Bibliographical references, such as those of Célestin Port or Yvonne Labande-Mailfert, confirm his interest in history and archaeology researchers. Today, the mansion remains a tangible testimony of the Angelvin past, although its current conditions of access (visits, accommodation) are not detailed in the available sources.
