Passionate about art, history and old stones, Frédérique and Philippe succumbed to the authenticity and architecture of the building which reminded the owner of childhood memories and his English origins. Since 2017, they have undertaken renovation work and opened this family home to create new emotions and share values that are dear to them: conviviality, generosity, elegance, the French art of living...
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THE HISTORY
It was an estate that experienced twists and turns in history. If the date of the first foundations of the manor dates back to 1393, it was in 1478 that the name of the first lord of Vacheresses, Master Fleurant des Feugerets, appeared for the first time. His coat of arms bears "argent with three branches of gules ferns". Several descendants of this feudal family, originally from Perche, will succeed one another. In 1535, Florant des Feugerets made a pact with the monks of Coulombs Abbey by which Louis de Graffard inherited Vacheresses by virtue of his birthright; the de Graffard family, originally from Normandy, having become owner of the des Feugerets fief by alliance.
In 1587, the fief of Coulombs Abbey was alienated by Madame de l'Aulnay who sold it to the Count of Nogent. From this time, the lordship of Vacheresses will follow the influence of the Nogent-Le-Roi domain until the revolution of 1789. Between 1677 and 1678, the estate passed into the hands of Diane de Caumont-Lauzun, widow of the powerful lord Armand de Bautru, Count of Nogent-Le-Roi. Her daughter, Emilie de Bautru, designated in the acts as sole heiress, will unfortunately marry, in 1742, Louis, Marquis de Melun. To cover the latter's debts, Nogent and consequently Vacheresses will be sold by forced decree in 1747.
The manor fell into the hands of the illustrious Noailles family. Several descendants will succeed each other. In 1777, Vacheresses was described as consisting of land, vineyards, meadows, warrens and river. 38 arpents of land were also cleared in two pieces: 10 arpents of land called the Vacheresses Warren and 28 arpents named the Vacheresses Park. In 1873, the estate was sold by Henry Emmanuel, Marquis de Noailles, Minister of France to the United States, residing in Washington.
It was at this time that the manor lost its primary function to become a pleasure residence. The World of Arts has marked its history. Joseph Hémard, famous illustrator of the first half of the 20th century, lived there for about twenty years. Then, Gilbert Dupé, writer and theater director, will compose a large number of his novels there. Finally, Michèle Battut, internationally renowned artist and official painter of the French Navy, will stay there for more than thirty years. Today, the manor perpetuates the tradition and becomes a family home inhabited year-round. Lovers of heritage, we will try to protect it, restore it for future generations and open it to the public during receptions, weddings or family ceremonies...
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