Construction of studs 1752 (≈ 1752)
Haras built by the Marquis d'Argenson.
après 1760
Conversion to post relays
Conversion to post relays après 1760 (≈ 1760)
Reuse of studs for the post.
30 décembre 1994
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 30 décembre 1994 (≈ 1994)
Protection of buildings and courtyard.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Post office buildings (Box AB 40); soil of the court with its pediluve (cad. AB 41): classification by order of 30 December 1994
Key figures
Marquis d'Argenson - Hara sponsor
Had the studs built in 1752.
Origin and history
The horse station of the Ormes, located in the department of Vienna in New Aquitaine, is a post station built in the middle of the eighteenth century. This historic monument, one of the most imposing in France, is remarkable for its state of integral conservation. It demonstrates the importance of transport and communication infrastructure under the Ancien Régime, particularly on the Paris-Bordeaux strategic axis.
The Marquis d'Argenson, an influential figure of the time, built studs on this site in 1752. These buildings were then renovated after 1760 to accommodate a post relay, illustrating the adaptive reuse of existing structures. The relay, with its buildings and courtyard with a pediluve, is classified as Historic Monument by order of 30 December 1994, highlighting its exceptional heritage value.
Today, the site remains an architectural and functional testimony of the horse post systems, essential for travel and trade before the railway era. Its opening to the public, at specific periods such as July-August and September, makes it possible to discover this heritage linked to the history of transport in France. The relay also retains protected elements, such as the main buildings and the court floor, reinforcing its historical authenticity.
