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Origin and history

The castle of Sainte-Feyre, located in the municipality of the same name in New Aquitaine, is a 3rd quarter of the 18th century residence, built on the site of an older building. Its history dates back at least to the 15th century, since the dolphin, future Louis XI, stayed there in 1439. The chapel Saint-Hubert, mentioned in 1518, bears witness to its seniority. The current architecture combines a house body accessible by a monumental staircase, a courtyard of honour framed by square pavilions, and an alley of trees leading to a gate decorated with pilasters.

Inside, the castle preserves vaulted rooms in a cradle in its basement, including one with a late Gothic-style fireplace, vestige of the previous building. The living rooms, like the one located in the east, feature stucco decorations, 18th-century fireplaces, leaf parquet floors and a box ceiling. The communes, the orangery in ruins (on vaulted cellar) and the guard's pavilion complete this set, partially protected by inscriptions to the Historical Monuments in 1967 and 1986 (façades, roofs, staircase, large living room, basement rooms, etc.).

The estate is organized around an elevated terrace overlooking a meadow, connected by a historic alley. The ensemble illustrates the evolution of a medieval seigneury into an aristocratic residence of the Enlightenment, mixing medieval heritage and classical elegance. Legal protections also cover the old green carpet and the remarkable interior elements, highlighting the heritage value of the site.

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