Initial construction XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Late medieval period of the mansion.
XVIIIe siècle
Partial modernization
Partial modernization XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Additions or renovations in the modern era.
2 mars 1981
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 2 mars 1981 (≈ 1981)
Tower protection, fireplace and kitchen.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The stair tower, excluding the modern upper part; the fireplace of the small living room; the former kitchen (Case C 17): inscription by order of 2 March 1981
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Manor House of the Bussonnière, located in Maresché in the department of Sarthe (Pays de la Loire), is a monument dating back to the 15th and 18th centuries. This building, partially registered with the Historical Monuments since 1981, illustrates the residential architecture of medieval and modern times. Its protected elements, such as the staircase tower (outside the modern upper part), the fireplace of the small living room and the old kitchen, testify to its heritage importance and its evolution throughout the centuries.
The location of the mansion, attested by GPS coordinates and the official address (1 Place Dit Ferme de la Bussonnière, 72170 Maresché), places this site in a rural setting characteristic of the Sarthe. The Insee code of the commune (72186) confirms its connection to the territory of Le Mans and to the region Pays de la Loire. Although available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not specify its current use, its status as Historic Monument suggests a recognized cultural and architectural value.
The periods of construction, divided between the 15th century (late medieval period) and the 18th century (light period), reflect distinct historical contexts. In the 15th century, manor houses often served as seigneurial residences or local administrative centres, while in the 18th century, they could be modernized to meet the new standards of comfort of the aristocracy or rising bourgeoisie. The partial inscription of the mansion in 1981 underlines the desire to preserve emblematic elements of these epochs, while excluding later additions considered less representative.
