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The Mansion de la Moussetterie is a former fortified farm built in the 16th century on the present town of Cour-Maugis sur Huisne, in the department of Orne. This site, originally located in the commune of Boissy-Maugis, is characterized by a quadrangular enclosure flanked by round towers pierced with archery and firemouths, reflecting its defensive role. Access to the house, partly dating from the 15th century but remodeled in the 17th century, is made by a carreter door in the middle of the hangar, typical of Norman rural architecture of the time.

The main body of the mansion, marked by a Renaissance window on its façade, is extended by a stair tower at the back and a more recent building. This type of construction illustrates the transition between medieval fortified farms and Renaissance seigneurial houses. The whole, partially registered with historical monuments since 1980, bears witness to the architectural and social evolution of Normandy between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

The official protection concerns facades, roofs and the wall of enclosure, highlighting the heritage value of this building. Although the sources do not mention historical characters related to the mansion, its architecture and location suggest a central role in the local agricultural and defensive organization. The presence of Renaissance elements (such as the decorated window) indicates a desire for beautification, perhaps linked to the social ascent of its owners in the sixteenth century.

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