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The Logis de la Salette, located in Saint-Georges-de-Noisné, is an architectural complex dating back to the 12th century. It is originally a priory dependent on the Cistercian Abbey of the Châtelliers, mentioned in its cartular as early as 1161. This priory, like many others, was a farm (farm or barn) acquired or donated to the abbey. The chapel, of truncated rectangular plan, probably dates from the end of the 12th century, with elements like a scauguette and crosses painted or carved evoking a possible occupation by hospitals.

The main house, rectangular, is located at the back of the courtyard and flanked by two round towers. It includes a vaulted basement, a residential floor with three 16th century fireplaces, and a basement floor. The whole seems to date mostly from the 15th century, with redevelopments in the 16th and 17th centuries. A round dovecote completes the set, typical of Cistercian farms. The remains of the chapel and the house are protected by inscriptions to the Historical Monuments in 1990 and 1996.

The agricultural outbuildings, arranged around a square courtyard, are built in stone. The presence of crosses (painted and carved) and spatial organization suggest a dual vocation: religious (prieuré) and agricultural (monastic farm). The site illustrates Cistercian architecture, combining simplicity and functionality, while testifying to the evolutions between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The house is now open to visit in summer, offering an overview of this rural and religious heritage.

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