What is the architectural significance of the Manoir du Marteau ?

The Gothic chapel, which dominates the courtyard with its gable adorned with flowers, crockets and pinnacles resting on sculpted corbels, constitutes the major distinguishing element of the building.

When was the manor listed as a historical monument ?

The listing as a historical monument dates to 19 October 1972 and covers the facades, roofs and the chapel.

How is the manor's layout organized ?

The residence extends to the west at right angles to the chapel, while two round towers to the south mark the beginning of the service buildings that frame the courtyard and return towards the chapel.

Ancien manoir du Marteau

Clion

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Where: Clion

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Ancien manoir du Marteau stands in Clion (Indre), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Manoir du Marteau, located in Clion in the Indre department, dates from the fifteenth century. Its architectural significance rests notably on the chapel at the heart of the complex, executed in late Gothic style with a gable decorated with flowers, crockets and pinnacles. The ensemble comprises residential quarters, a chapel and service buildings arranged around a courtyard, completed by two round towers to the south.

What to know

The chapel represents the major element of the site, featuring Gothic decoration characterized by columns with worked capitals and sculpted helms.
The building has been listed as a historical monument since 1972, with protection covering facades, roofs and the chapel.
The manor is organized around a central courtyard enclosed by the residence, service buildings and two round towers that structure the complex.

Where this château is

Clion · Indre · Centre-Val de Loire

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7 Marteau, 36700 Clion

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00097327
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

What is the architectural significance of the Manoir du Marteau ?: The Gothic chapel, which dominates the courtyard with its gable adorned with flowers, crockets and pinnacles resting on sculpted corbels, constitutes the major distinguishing element of the building.
When was the manor listed as a historical monument ?: The listing as a historical monument dates to 19 October 1972 and covers the facades, roofs and the chapel.
How is the manor's layout organized ?: The residence extends to the west at right angles to the chapel, while two round towers to the south mark the beginning of the service buildings that frame the courtyard and return towards the chapel.