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The Monteil-Sugnet Chapel Tower, located in Lupersat, New Aquitaine, is the only vestige of a seigneury attested since the beginning of the 15th century. This monument, built in the first quarter of the 16th century, is presented in the form of a truncated quadrangular tower, whose upper level houses a dovecote. This type of architecture reflects the defensive, symbolic and agricultural functions of the seigneurial domains of the time.

During the French Revolution, the tower served as a refuge for royalists, illustrating its role in local political tensions. Around 1800, the outbuildings of the old estate were transformed into a master farm, typical of the rural houses of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This remodelling reflects the adaptation of seigneurial structures to the new post-revolutionary socio-economic needs.

The Chapel Tower was listed in the Historic Monuments by order of 30 November 2000, thereby recognizing its heritage value. Its present state and its environment, although partially modified, offer a tangible example of the evolution of rural areas between the Middle Ages and modern times. The location, noted as "passible" (5/10), suggests average accessibility for visitors.

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