Initial construction period XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Beginning of the building of the estate.
XVIIIe siècle
Further adjustments
Further adjustments XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Extension or architectural modifications.
10 octobre 2022
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 10 octobre 2022 (≈ 2022)
Official protection of the domain.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The estate of the Brassioux, in total, with the exception of the modern house and swimming pool located on plot No. 307 section AE, located on plots No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 303 to 311, shown in the cadastre of the commune, section AE, as shown on the plan attached to the decree: inscription by order of 10 October 2022
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources insufficient to identify.
Origin and history
The Brassioux estate is a historical monument located in Monthoiron, in the department of Vienna (New Aquitaine). Built in the 17th and 18th centuries, it represents an example of architecture and landscape development of this period. The estate extends over several cadastral plots, some of which are excluded from protection such as a modern house and swimming pool. Its listing in the Inventory of Historic Monuments, effective October 10, 2022, covers almost the entire site, highlighting its heritage importance and its remarkable state of conservation for the time.
The location of the domain, although specified by an address and GPS coordinates, remains approximate according to available sources, with a note of 5/10 for accuracy. This type of estate, typical of the Poitevin countryside, often reflects the way of life of the rural elites of the 17th and 18th centuries, marked by a centralized agricultural organization and a residential architecture adapted to the social and economic needs of the period. Major areas such as Brassioux played a key role in the structuring of territories, combining residential, agricultural and sometimes even industrial functions (moulins, forges).
The recent listing of the estate (2022) suggests late recognition of its heritage value, possibly linked to recent studies or restorations. Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, indicate that the site is potentially open to visits or activities such as room rental or accommodation in guest rooms, although this information is not detailed. The absence of references to historical characters or specific events related to the domain limits the knowledge of its particular history, but its architecture and spatial organization remain valuable evidence of the constructive and social practices of past centuries.
