Initial construction 2e moitié XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Renaissance Logis of unknown origin.
1770
Major renovation
Major renovation 1770 (≈ 1770)
Expansion and classical reshuffle.
22 octobre 1996
MH protection
MH protection 22 octobre 1996 (≈ 1996)
Registration of facades and leak.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Run; façades and roofs of the buildings forming part of the house (Box ZC 116): inscription by order of 22 October 1996
Key figures
Information non disponible - Owners/teachers
Missing historical sources.
Origin and history
The Logis du Côteau, located in the municipality of Bessay (Vendée), is a monument whose seigneurial history remains poorly documented. The main body of the house dates from the second half of the 16th century, reflecting the architectural characteristics of the late Renaissance. This original building was profoundly transformed and expanded in 1770, incorporating 18th-century stylistic elements, without the sources specifying the motivations or sponsors of this work.
The site has been partially protected since 1996, with an inscription under the title of Historical Monuments covering the escape (seigneurial Pigeon) as well as the facades and roofs of the buildings making up the house. The exact address, 1 The Coteau, corresponds to a rural setting typical of the vendean bocage, although the accuracy of its geographical location is considered a priori satisfactory (note 6/10). No information is available on its current accessibility (visits, accommodation, or events).
The archives mention his belonging to the department of Vendée ( Pays de la Loire region), under the code Insee 85023, but do not detail the original use of the house, nor the seigneurial families who occupied it. The escape, however, is a protected element, emphasizing its ancient status as an agricultural and residential estate, characteristic of the local seigneuries between Renaissance and modern times.
