Champigné: Manor Houses, Building History and Golf

Champigné is a destination for travelers interested in historic manor houses, building history and architecture. The building dates range from the 15th to the 17th century. Two of the manor houses mentioned are classified as historic monuments; their classification dates are clearly distinct from their construction dates.

Manor Houses and Their Building History

The main construction phases of Manoir de la Hamonnière date from the 15th and 16th centuries. It has been classified as a historic monument since February 2, 1949. The classification covers both the interior and exterior, specifying the scope of protection for the property.

The main construction phase of Manoir de Charnacé dates from the 16th century. It has been classified as a historic monument since November 3, 1930. The year marks the start of its classification, not the date when the manor house was built.

The main construction phases of Manoir de la Maldemeure span from the second half of the 15th century through the 16th and into the 17th century. The rectangular main residential building probably dates mostly from the second half of the 15th century. Here, the dates refer to different scopes: the sequence of construction phases applies to the manor house, while the approximate date applies to the main residential building.

In terms of chronology, Hamonnière and Charnacé share the 16th century as a construction period. The 15th century is also given for Hamonnière; at Maldemeure, the main construction phases extend into the 17th century. This makes it possible to distinguish the three historical dates without equating the dating of an individual part of a building with the building history of an entire manor house.

Architectural Details in Charnacé

At one of the two residences in Charnacé, Champigné, a tufa-stone façade bay with a transom-and-mullion window and a dormer with paired openings has been preserved. The transom and mullion divide the window horizontally and vertically; the paired openings are arranged in pairs. The description therefore covers different aspects of the architecture: the material of the façade bay, the division of the window and the shape of the dormer openings. These details complement the manor houses’ historical dates with specific features of their design.

Routes and Golf in Champigné

The Circuit des Manoirs starts at Espace Campinial in Champigné and is 19.9 km long. The named starting point and stated distance provide a concrete framework if you include the route in your travel plans. For a different kind of activity, the golf school at Anjou Golf de Champigné is open to everyone and offers introductory sessions led by professional golfers. You can therefore choose between different activities: a named route or an introduction to golf, alongside an interest in historic manor houses.

Discover more destinations: Fontevrault-L'abbaye, Meigné-Le-Vicomte, Mazé, Saint-Jean-Des-Mauvrets, La Jumellière, Coron, Souzay-Champigny, Feneu.

For the broader travel overview: Maine-Et-Loire.