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Origin and history

The castle of the Jassoneix came into being in the 12th century as a seigneurial estate. From the 15th century, it belonged to the Bois family, and was acquired around 1535 by Sébastien de Binet, clerk of the Parliament of Bordeaux, who founded the lineage of the Binet du Jassoneix. This family, made up of doctors and lawyers, kept the seigneury for 300 years. The estate, covering 100 hectares, includes an 18th century mansion and a 14th century chapel, reflecting its architectural and social evolution.

In 1971, Madame des Places, owner of the estate, offered to the Cistercian sisters of Notre-Dame de la Coudre Abbey (Mayenne), at the request of the Bishop of Tulle. Ten nuns settled there in 1981, founding a Trappistine community. The priory became self-governing in 2006, but the aging community was replaced in 2018 by sernardines, who left in 2020. Today, the site remains a spiritual place linked to Laval Abbey, animated by a nun and volunteers.

Since 1987, the nuns have developed a craft activity based on the cultivation of blueberries and small fruits, transformed into jams and jellies. This tradition continues after the departure of the Bernardines in 2020, ensuring the sustenance of the monastery. The castle thus illustrates a transition between seigneurial heritage, monastic life and local economy, marking the religious and social history of the Corrèze.

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