Domaine de Valette à Mazion en Gironde

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Origin and history

Domaine de Valette, located in Mazion en Gironde, is a house built in the second half of the 17th century. Originally, it consisted of a large rectangular building with a two-storey central pavilion, framed by two symmetrical wings on one floor. This pavilion still retains today a first floor entirely panelled, decorated with a painted ceiling depicting allegorical motifs, busts, putti and a central scene appearing Junon on a char drawn by peacocks. These decorative elements bear witness to the artistic refinement of the time.

In the 19th century, the estate underwent major changes: the south wing was lowered and transformed into a cellar, breaking the initial symmetry of the whole. At the same time, additional buildings were built on the west side of the manor house, expanding its structure. The north wing, on the other hand, saw its interior decoration completely redone during the same period, reflecting the aesthetic tastes of the 19th century. These transformations illustrate the adaptation of the field to the functional needs and stylistic changes of its time.

The Domaine de Valette was registered in the Historical Monuments by order of 15 October 2002, thus recognizing its heritage value. Its exact address, according to the Merimée base, is the route from Jeantisserme to Mazion, Gironde. Although its GPS location is approximate (accuracy level: 5/10), the estate remains a remarkable example of 17th century residential architecture, marked by significant subsequent redevelopments.

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