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The Domain of Chartuzac is united with the Seigniory of Saint Maurice in the 15th and 16th century. Then the Seigniory is divided and sold after a sentence of Saintes’ presidial in 1626.

At that time, the Domain of Chartuzac represents several hectares of land, wood and forest. It is bought by the family of St Etienne de Bully and then brought as Saint Cyr de Mauvoir family’s dowry.

There is nothing left from that old building, except the 17th century chapel near a spring and a pond.

The logis, as it can be seen today, was built during the 18th century for “the holiday”. At that time, the property stretches over about fifty hectares, two tenant farmings. The Domain is prosperous…

chapelle

During the revolutionary period, the Domain becomes allied to a rich family of merchants and servicemen of great merit in Napoleonic battles. The Domain is in a turmoil, vines are planted and great works are done at the Logis. But suddenly in the 1850s, the Logis is abandoned and works are stopped. Since then the Logis will fall asleep…The Domain will lose its land because of philoxera…Different owners will briefly follow one another, having to face ups and downs…

During the 20th century, the property is divided and parceled out. Some farmers live in the Logis which nevertheless remains the family’s property but without taking care of it until 1989. The Logis, neglected and asleep for so long, is in terrible condition. The annexes are in ruin and the gardens are fallow. Then, the new owner, who is today’s owner, has to take up a challenge : bring the place back to life.

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