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Origin and history

The Grignons mansion is a building located in Morannes-sur-Sarthe-Daumeray, Maine-et-Loire department, in the Pays de la Loire region. Built between the 15th and 17th centuries, it embodies the noble residential architecture of this period, marked by major social and economic transformations in Anjou.

The mansion has been listed as a historic monument since 1968, a recognition that protects its facades, roofs, entrance gate and vaulted staircase. These architectural elements reflect the styles and techniques of construction in vogue during the Renaissance and modern times, while at the same time testifying to the local importance of this type of residence for the rural elites of the era.

The location of the mansion in a rural commune in Maine-et-Loire suggests a role both residential and potentially agricultural or seigneurial. At that time, manor houses often served as a management centre for surrounding lands, while providing a suitable living environment for rising noble or bourgeois families. Their presence helped to structure the territory and social relations in the Angevin countryside.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum bases, confirm its status as a protected monument and provide administrative details, such as its precise address (8 Rue des Grignons) and its Insee code (49220). This information highlights its roots in local heritage and its potential accessibility for cultural visits or uses.

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