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The Maison Saint-Jean, located in Antony in the Hauts-de-Seine, is a mansion built in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. Originally owned by the Chénier family, it was built by Louis-Sauveur Chénier, brother of the poet André Chénier, according to the plans of architect Georges Auguste Ranchon. Although often associated at the beginning of the 19th century because of its transformations, its original structure dates back to the previous century. It has been listed as historical monuments since 1973 for its facades and roofs, reflecting a preserved architectural heritage.

In 1820 the house was acquired by Jean-Charles Persil, minister under Louis-Philippe, who died there in 1870. The building then moved to the Marianist Foundation, becoming an emblematic place for this congregation. Two major Marianist figures are linked: Jakob Gapp, who made his perpetual vows in 1925 in the chapel, and Faustino Pérez-Manglano, who stayed there in 1962 during a camp organized by his college. Today, the house combines historical heritage and spiritual vocation.

Architecturally, the Maison Saint-Jean is distinguished by its stone walls covered with coating and its roof in flat tiles. The adjacent seminar, built of mill and limestone, has a slate and zinc cover. These elements, combined with its turbulent history, make it a rare testimony to the evolution of master houses in Île-de-France, between aristocratic life, politics and religious commitment.

Ranked a historic monument, the property remains private (Marianist Foundation) but retains a strong heritage dimension. Its official address, 69 rue Auguste-Mounié, and its approximate location near rue Maurice Labrousse underline its anchoring in the Antonian landscape. The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its role both residential, political and religious over the centuries.

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