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The Manor House of Classé is a building located in Saint-Germain-de-Coulamer, in the department of Mayenne (Pays de la Loire). Built between the 4th quarter of the 15th century and the 1st quarter of the 16th century, it consists of a main house and a round tower, supposed vestige of a 14th century strong house destroyed in the 15th century. The house house house houses a seigneurial room with a granite fireplace, a kitchen with a pool, and two apartments served by a screw staircase. The interior partitions, decorated with geometric cartridges representing bouquets and landscapes, date from the seventeenth century, adding a late decorative touch to the whole.

In 1689, the estate was seized and sold, marking a turning point in its history. The facades and roofs of the mansion, including the house and a low wing in return, have been protected since 2003 by an inscription in the Historical Monuments. The round tower, probably the oldest part, testifies to the architectural evolution of the site, moving from a defensive function to residential use. The preserved elements, such as independent latrines and chimneys, illustrate the relative comfort of the local lords during the Renaissance.

The manor house thus combines traces of its medieval origin (the 14th century round) with developments of the 16th and 17th centuries, reflecting the social and architectural transformations of the region. Its recent listing (2003) highlights its heritage value, while recalling its past role in the Mayan seigneurial landscape. The painted decorations of the partitions, although after the initial construction, offer a rare example of the provincial art of the Great Century in Anjou-Maine.

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