Construction of the pigeon house XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Unique building in Périgord with decorations.
22 décembre 1949
Collapse of the monument
Collapse of the monument 22 décembre 1949 (≈ 1949)
Definitive destruction of the pigeon tree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
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Origin and history
The dovecote of Sainte-Mondane, located in the Dordogne department in New Aquitaine, was a historic monument built in the 18th century. This building was distinguished by its unique architecture in Périgord, with skylights decorated with shells and volutes, and a coronation stone spur. It symbolized the prestige of local lords, often owners of this type of construction with both utility and ostentatious vocation.
The dovecote was destroyed by a collapse on 22 December 1949, marking the disappearance of a remarkable architectural heritage. Pigeons, at that time, played an important economic and social role: reserved for nobles under the Old Regime, they were used to raise pigeons for their meat and manure, while affirming a social status. In Périgord, rural and agricultural areas, these buildings also reflected the seigneurial dynamics and traditional agricultural practices.
No information is available on any restorations or preservation projects prior to destruction. The sources mention only its approximate location at 15 Le Bourg, 24370 Sainte-Mondane, with a cartographic accuracy deemed "passable" (note 5/10). Today, there are only archives and textual descriptions of this monument, testifying to its lost originality.
