Manoir de Parsonge, Manor house in Dardilly, France
Manoir de Parsonge is a manor house in Dardilly featuring a distinctive structure with a ground floor of supporting arches beneath two upper levels, decorated with galleries containing cubic capital columns. A fountain bearing the Villars family coat of arms and a portal inscribed with 'a Parsonge' mark the exterior of the property.
The property began in the 5th century as a modest farmer's house and gradually transformed into a manor through successive changes in ownership. The Villars family left their mark on the estate during their period as owners.
The estate takes its name from Parsonge, reflecting its deep roots in this place. The visible family coats of arms on the fountain and portal serve as reminders of the owners who shaped the property over time.
The manor is managed today by the municipality of Dardilly and received historical monument status in 1991. Visitors can best explore the building and its architectural details by walking around the exterior.
The first floor contains an unused chapel that offers a glimpse into the spiritual life of those who once lived here. This small sacred space shows how important faith was to the family that inhabited the estate.
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