Saturday 11 october from 14:30 to 16:00

Les Samedis de l'histoire : Les résidences palatiales en France, en Angleterre et au Pays de Galles entre 950 et 1350

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Archives Départementales de la Mayenne, 6 Place des Archives, 53000 Laval
With Philippe Favre, owner of the Moullins aula, discover the evolution of the residences of the high aristocracy in France, England and Wales.
This lecture will attempt a comparative study of the evolution of the residences of the high aristocracy in France, England and Wales. There will be a rapid analysis of the historical context in the tenth and eleventh centuries: in West Francia with the emergence of principalities, and in England where power became centralized and then territorialized again, which influenced this type of architecture. The presentation is limited to essentially residential complexes. Particular attention will be paid to the aula, a space of domination. Numerous residences on both sides of the Channel will be presented very briefly, in order to highlight the differences between their respective development.

Opening times

Opening times

On 11 October 2025
  • 14:30 at 16:00

Location

Location

Les Samedis de l'histoire : Les résidences palatiales en France, en Angleterre et au Pays de Galles entre 950 et 1350
Archives Départementales de la Mayenne, 6 Place des Archives, 53000 Laval

Access

Access
  • SNCF train station : Gare de Laval at 500m
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