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The Manor House of Lesvern, located in Saint-Frégant, Brittany, is a historical monument dating back to the 15th century. It is particularly distinguished by its small flour mill, considered one of the oldest in the region. This mill, built of granite with a neat and covered slate, bears witness to a robust and functional architecture. Originally, it was covered with thatch, and its chimneys indicate that it was also used as a dwelling for the miller and his family.

The mill has undergone transformations over the centuries, including the disappearance of its internal mechanisms, and has been converted into a secondary residence. Despite these changes, its facades and roofs, as well as those of the manor house, were protected by a registration order under the Historic Monuments on 12 February 1971. This classification refers specifically to the cadastral elements referred to under reference B 161.

The location of the manor, at approximately 195 Lesvern Braz in Saint-Frégant (Finistère), is documented in the Merimée base, although geographical accuracy is considered poor (note of 5/10). The site remains a remarkable example of the Breton heritage linked to medieval milling activity, illustrating both the construction techniques of the period and the way of life of the artisans who worked there.

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