Construction of the Priory XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
15 avril 1935
Registration of Gothic elements
Registration of Gothic elements 15 avril 1935 (≈ 1935)
Legal protection of the door and window.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The Gothic door and window of the facade on garden: inscription by decree of 15 April 1935
Key figures
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Origin and history
The House called Le Prieuré, located in Vivonne in the department of Vienna (New Aquitaine), dates from the 15th century. This monument is classified among the Historical Monuments, with a specific protection for its door and Gothic window on the facade overlooking the garden, inscribed by ministerial decree on April 15, 1935. These architectural elements bear witness to the late Gothic style, typical of the civil buildings of this period in the region.
Vivonne, located in the former province of Poitou, was at this time a town marked by a rural and artisanal economy. Bourgeois or religious houses, like this Priory, often played a central role in local life, serving as a place of power, reception or land management. Their architecture reflected the social status of their owners, combining residential functions and prestige symbols.
Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, specify that the exact address of the Priory is "1 The Priory of Saint George" in Vivonne. The GPS location is considered satisfactory (note 7/10), but no additional information is provided on its current use, whether it be visits, rentals or accommodation. The lack of details about its specific history or past occupants limits the understanding of its evolution over the centuries.
