Crosmières: Heritage, estate history and farm products

When planning a trip to Crosmières, several different themes are worth exploring: protected architecture, the history of the Domaine de la Potardière, chapels, and products from a farm. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in the town, you can decide whether to focus primarily on architectural history, the development of an estate, a self-guided visit, or agricultural products. The details below provide practical guidance.

Protected architecture in Crosmières

The Maison dite de Malicorne is partially listed as a historic monument; the decree is dated 4 August 1978. The protection covers the façades and roofs, as well as a room on the first floor with a fireplace and wall paintings. This identifies both elements of the building’s exterior and a specific interior room, rather than the house as a whole. This distinction is useful for understanding the listing: the monument is characterized by a precisely defined scope of protection. The date refers to the listing and places the protected status in its historical context.

The history of the Domaine de la Potardière

The earliest written records of the Domaine de la Potardière in Crosmières date back to 1389, when a lord of the manor was mentioned for the first time. This year provides an early written reference point for the estate. A later, precisely dated chapter is the construction of the Chapelle Saint-Hubert: it was built in 1857 in the heart of the Domaine, on the orders of Robert Cardin le Bret, its owner at the time. Thus, 1389 marks the earliest written history, while 1857 marks a specific construction commission in the 19th century.

The Haras de la Potardière is also part of the estate’s history. Around 1970, during the time of trainer Wladimir Hall, it was one of the largest stud farms in western France and had more than 100 horses. This figure relates to that historical period. Together, these details offer different points of reference: the earliest written record, the construction of the chapel, and the size of the stud farm around 1970.

Today, the Domaine serves as a venue for weddings, family gatherings, receptions, and professional events. If you are travelling to Crosmières for one of these occasions, this may be relevant when choosing your destination. As event services may change, check the current arrangements before making specific plans.

Chapels and ways to visit

The Chapelle Saint-Blaise at the Château de la Bouillerie in Crosmières can be visited independently, either individually or in groups. Check access details before travelling. For trip planning, it is useful to distinguish it from Saint-Hubert: Saint-Blaise is notable for how it can be visited, while Saint-Hubert is notable for its architectural history within the Domaine.

Getting around and farm products

The RD 306 is a clear reference point for getting around the area: it crosses Crosmières from east to west. Formerly the RN 159, it connected Tours with Laval. These details indicate both its route through Crosmières and its former connection between Tours and Laval.

One local food highlight is MA Ferme Ô Grenouilles. Milk is processed on site; the farm also produces and matures l’Etommiére, a farmstead cheese of the Tomme fermière type. In addition to dairy products, it offers beef and veal. The range and availability may change; if you are looking for a specific product, check that it is currently available in advance.

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