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Heritage classified
Fronts and roofs of the manor (excluding the part of 19s, consisting of a square pavilion with a round tower and a square tower); painted roadway on the ground floor; façades and roofs of the dovecote (cad. A 953, 954): entry by order of 18 November 1987
Key figures
Chanoine de Saint-Martin de Tours - Suspected Sponsor
Initial owner in the 16th century
Origin and history
The Couldraie Manor House, located at Saint-Georges-sur-Cher in the Loir-et-Cher, was built in the early 16th century for a canon of Saint-Martin de Tours. This monument, emblematic of the Renaissance Tourangelle architecture, is distinguished by its main pavilion decorated with carved decorations partially restored in the 19th century. The bays, modified in the seventeenth century, lost their sills and were lowered, while later extensions (low wing, square pavilion, round tower) completed the whole.
Inside, a chimney hood preserves a fresco inspired by the second École de Fontainebleau, testifying to the artistic refinement of the time. The manor house, partially protected since 1987 (façades, roofs, dovecote and painted fireplace), embodies the architectural evolution between Renaissance and 19th century. Its 19th century elements, such as the round tower and the square pavilion, contrast with the original structure, reflecting successive adaptations.
Ranked a Historic Monument, the Couldraie mansion combines medieval heritage and modern transformations. Its dovecote, typical of seigneurial estates, and its interior decorations underline its heritage importance. The location, noted as "satisfactory" (7/10), makes it an accessible site to discover local history and Renaissance art in the Loire Valley.
