A protected estate with moats, a 16th-century manor house and a statue in a church offer different ways to explore the history of Cheffreville-Tonnencourt. When planning your trip, you can consider the landscape, architectural history and individual works of art separately. This lets you explore the area according to your interests in its landscape, architecture or religious art.
Domaine de Fervaques: Park and Water
The Domaine de Fervaques extends partly into Cheffreville-Tonnencourt. The protected estate includes a park with moats and a hydraulic system; part of the grounds also lies on a parcel belonging to the municipality. From a landscape perspective, the park, moats and water system are interconnected; the château offers a separate architectural and historical perspective.
Château and Manor House: Construction Dates and Location
The château on the estate was built from 1597 to 1602 by the architect François Gabriel for Guillaume de Hautemer. The Manoir de Tonnencourt is a 16th-century manor house and has been protected as a historic monument since February 7, 1975. For the two buildings, the construction date and the protection date are distinct: the years 1597 to 1602 indicate when the château was built, while the Manoir’s protection date marks the start of its heritage protection. Here, the dates answer different questions.
The Manoir de Tonnencourt overlooks the valley, opposite a stud farm on the road to Fervaques. As you explore the building, you can relate its date to its setting in the valley and by the road. This adds a concrete sense of its location in the landscape to its historical context.
Sculpture and Wrought Iron
The 17th-century statue Ange aptère is located in the Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption in Cheffreville-Tonnencourt. It stands on the south side of the nave. The French name can be understood as “wingless angel.” For an art-historical perspective, the date and precise location provide two different points of reference: the work’s historical period and its position within the church.
The wrought-iron cemetery cross, Croix du cimetière en fer forgé, has been protected as a historic monument since October 27, 1971. The protection dates can be compared directly: 1971 for the cross and 1975 for the Manoir. In both cases, the date marks the start of protection, not when the object was created. This makes it possible to distinguish heritage protection from the construction or creation date as separate aspects of local history.
La fontaine Margot: Navigation with GPX and KML
GPX and KML files are available for navigating to La fontaine Margot from Cheffreville-Tonnencourt. As downloadable route files may change, check that they are available before planning your trip. You can then choose the file format that suits your digital preparations.
Choose Your Cultural and Historical Focus
Interests in the landscape, architecture and art history lead to different areas of focus. When deciding what to see, you can choose whether to explore the protected parkland, architectural history or individual works of art in greater depth. If you are looking for a hotel in Cheffreville-Tonnencourt, you can use these interests to get a sense of the area and guide your search.
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