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Manoir de la Fresnaye

Val-du-Layon

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Manoir de la Fresnaye stands in Val-du-Layon (Maine-et-Loire), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in 1593 by Antoine Legras during the Wars of Religion, this manor in Val-du-Layon still displays a moat, a drawbridge and watchtowers testifying to its defensive origins. Among its period outbuildings stands a notable dovecote barn. Having passed through several families, the estate went through an industrial phase linked to lime production before turning into a vineyard property.

Written from Manoir de la Fresnaye (Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné)

What to know

  • The manor has been listed as a monument historique since 1986, under an inscription protection.
  • The protection covers the facades and roofs of the manor, outbuildings and dovecote tower, as well as an interior fireplace and a gallery door.
  • A fire in the 1970s destroyed much of the roof, which has since been rebuilt.
  • The site now hosts cultural and private events.
  • No opening hours, prices or accessibility details are available in our data.

Where this château is

Val-du-Layon · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Val-du-Layon, Maine-et-Loire

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00109252
Period of construction
16th century

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Frequently asked

When was the manoir de la Fresnaye built?
It was built in 1593, during the Renaissance, by Antoine Legras.
Can you visit the manoir de la Fresnaye?
Our data gives no opening hours or prices; the site mainly hosts cultural and private events.
Is the manoir de la Fresnaye a listed monument?
Yes, it has been listed as a monument historique since a 1986 order.
What remains of the manor's defensive features?
The moat and drawbridge have been restored, and the watchtowers still testify to its original defensive purpose.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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From the same period — 16e siècle