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Origin and history

Le Moutier de Péronne is a monument located in Milly-la-Forêt, in the department of Essonne, in the Île-de-France region. Built between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, it represents an architectural testimony of this medieval period. Although the precise information on its original use is limited, its partial inscription (the cellar, known as the lower hall) under the title of Historic Monuments in 1984 underlines its heritage importance. The exact address, 41bis or 45 rue Langlois, reflects a central location in the municipality, although the cartographic accuracy is considered poor (level 5/10).

In medieval times, buildings such as Le Moutier de Peronne often played a central role in local life, whether as a place of worship, storage, or community gathering. The Île-de-France region, at the time marked by a rural economy and growing trade, saw these buildings as anchors for people. The cellars, like the one protected here, were frequently used to store food or valuables, illustrating the adaptation of the buildings to the practical needs of the time.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm the partial protection of the site and its status as a Historic Monument. However, details of its specific history, possible sponsors or major transformations remain missing from the data consulted. The Creative Commons license associated with a photograph of the monument (credit: Grefeuille) indicates a contemporary interest in its preservation and enhancement, despite limited practical information (open to the public, services offered).

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