Registration for historical monuments 1968 (≈ 1968)
Protection of facades, roofs and elements of the mansion.
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Heritage classified
Facades; roofs of the manor buildings which include the dwelling house, the old chapel, the stable, and the pillars of the ancient gates: inscription by decree of 16 July 1968
Origin and history
Le Manoir du Grand-Loiron is a building located in the commune of Plessis-Grammoire, Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. This monument, listed as historic monuments in 1968, illustrates the local architecture and rural history of Anjou. Its facades, roofs, as well as elements like the old chapel and stables, have been protected since that date.
The mansion consists of several buildings, including a dwelling house, an old chapel, a stable and portal pillars. These elements, typical of the Angelian manors, reflect the spatial and social organization of the rural areas of this region. The listing of historic monuments underlines its heritage importance, although the available sources do not specify its exact origin or its historic owners.
In the wider context of Anjou and Maine-et-Loire, manor houses like the Grand Loiron often played a central role in agricultural and seigneurial life. They served as residences for landowners, while providing shelter for activities related to the exploitation of surrounding lands. The region, marked by a strong wine and grain tradition, saw these buildings as symbols of local power and resource management.
