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Origin and history

The Petit Château de Plasnes, located in the eponymous commune of Normandy, has its origins in the early eighteenth century. It was allegedly built as a hunting lodge by the Marquis de Prie, who had acquired the seigneuries of Plasnes and Courbepine at the end of the seventeenth century. This building partially reused the foundations of an earlier construction, probably an old castle, from which it took place in the middle of the eighteenth century. The building is located in a terraced ground, extended by a south axis leading to a room of geometric water.

In 1939, the estate moved to the Sincay family, which undertook major restoration work. These include the reconstitution of the surrounding park and the addition of two side wings, thus changing the initial appearance of the pavilion. The castle, the water room and adjacent parcels (C 38 to 42) were protected by an inscription to the Historic Monuments in 1996, recognizing their heritage value. The history of the site remains closely linked to that of the neighbouring seigneury of Courbepine, emphasizing its role in the feudal and then seigneurial organization of the region.

Architecturally, the Petit Château illustrates a transition between cynegetic and residential functions, typical of 18th century aristocratic homes. The presence of a piece of water and terraces reflects the influence of French gardens, while the extensions of the 20th century demonstrate an adaptation to modern needs. The site, although partially modified, retains structural elements of its past, such as the historic right-of-way and the south-north alignment of the park.

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