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Origin and history

The Manor House of the Perrine de Cry is a historic building located in Avoise, in the Sarthe department, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built on a promontory overlooking the Sarthe River, it consists of a simple house body, decorated with a pavilion and a polygonal turret. This type of construction reflects the civil architecture of rural manors, often linked to local aristocracy or the Earth bourgeoisie.

The region of Pays de la Loire, marked by its medieval past and its conflicts like the Hundred Years War, has seen the development of many manor houses and castles. These buildings served as both seigneurial residences, administrative centres for the surrounding lands, and symbols of power. Their architecture evolved over the centuries, incorporating defensive elements and then more comfortable arrangements in the Renaissance. The Perrine de Cry mansion is part of this context, although its precise historical details remain partially documented.

According to available sources, the mansion was rebuilt after the Hundred Years' War, probably at the end of the 15th or early 16th century, a period of architectural and economic renewal in France. The house was completely redesigned at that time, with notable modifications such as elevations, chimneys and sculptures. These works reflect the influence of late Gothic and Renaissance styles, characteristic of the manors of this period.

In the 17th century, the mansion underwent new developments, including changes in elevations and chimneys, adapting the building to the tastes and needs of the era. Around 1726, agricultural parts were added, as evidenced by a date on structures. These extensions illustrate the evolution of the mansion towards a more utilitarian function, combining residence and farming.

During the French Revolution, the mansion was seized as a national good, a fate common to many aristocratic or ecclesiastical properties. In 1829 he was reunited in the estate of Dobert Castle, marking a new phase in his history. This integration into a larger package could indicate a change in ownership or land restructuring in the region.

The Perrine de Cry mansion was listed as a historic monument on January 6, 1926, recognizing its heritage value. This protection has preserved its architectural features, such as the polygonal turret of the staircase or carved elements. Today, it bears witness to local history and the evolution of rural manor houses in Sarthe.

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