Reg.Nr. 85-F/26

Vonne Manor House, Pont-De-Ruan

Manor built in 1601, reduced to a farm in 1840, first restorations interrupted with the war in 1939, resuming in 1980, 1982 and 1983. Reopening of the windows and roof-lights. Plaster for the outside walls. A new wooden beam for the central room. Restoration of the ceilings, ...
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Project details

Title:Vonne Manor House, Pont-De-Ruan
Entr. year: 1985
Result:Diploma
Country: France
Town: Pont-De Ruan (Centre-Val de Loire)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Manor house; farm
Actual use:Private residence, not open to the public
Built: 17th century
The Jury's citation: "Pour Ia reconstruction du chateau du XVIIe siecle qui inspira Balzac pour son roman 'Le Lys dans Ia Vallee'"
GPS:47°15'37.5"N 0°34'43.2"E

Description:
Manor built in 1601, reduced to a farm in 1840, first restorations interrupted with the war in 1939, resuming in 1980, 1982 and 1983. Reopening of the windows and roof-lights. Plaster for the outside walls. A new wooden beam for the central room. Restoration of the ceilings, slate roof, stone stairs and chimneys.