When was the Manoir du Vivier built?

It dates from the 15th century. Its circular towers pierced with loopholes reflect the defensive concerns of that period.

What buildings make up the manor?

The estate comprises a long dwelling, a square tower to the north raised one storey, two circular towers to the south and outbuildings to the east.

What is protected as a historic monument?

The façades and roofs of the square tower and the two turrets were listed in 1971.

Manoir du Vivier

Cour-Cheverny

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Where: Cour-Cheverny

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Manoir du Vivier stands in Cour-Cheverny (Loir-et-Cher), 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 Vivier is a 15th-century residence located in Cour-Cheverny. Its architecture combines a main dwelling with a square tower to the north, slightly raised, and two circular towers to the south that once served as the domain's defences. The entire complex, surrounded by moats, illustrates the military construction style of the late Middle Ages.

What to know

The square tower and the two turrets are protected as historic monuments since 1971.
No opening hours or admission fees are currently documented; contact or a site visit is advisable.
The manor consists of an elongated residence, a square tower, two circular towers and outbuildings to the east.
15th-century openings remain visible on the square tower, reflecting the architectural style of the period.

Where this château is

Cour-Cheverny · Loir-et-Cher · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Cour-Cheverny, Loir-et-Cher

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00098424
Period of construction: 15th century

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When was the Manoir du Vivier built?: It dates from the 15th century. Its circular towers pierced with loopholes reflect the defensive concerns of that period.
What buildings make up the manor?: The estate comprises a long dwelling, a square tower to the north raised one storey, two circular towers to the south and outbuildings to the east.
What is protected as a historic monument?: The façades and roofs of the square tower and the two turrets were listed in 1971.