What do the painted fireplaces at Logis de la Moussière depict?

One fireplace features Saint Peter denying Christ, while the other displays a courtly scene. These decorations date to the 16th century and demonstrate the quality of the residence.

What is the architectural style of Logis de la Moussière?

The building exemplifies rural minor nobility architecture of the 16th century, combining restrained design with quality construction, particularly in cut stone used for window and door surrounds.

Why does the Logis have a round tower?

The round tower attached to the north side is a remnant of the estate's earlier defensive features, reflecting the property's history prior to its Renaissance transformation.

Logis de la Moussière

Sainte-Ouenne

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Logis de la Moussière stands in Sainte-Ouenne (Deux-Sèvres), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, first half of the 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Logis de la Moussière is a 16th-century country house located in Sainte-Ouenne, Deux-Sèvres. This rectangular stone building with ashlar stone dressings reflects the architectural tastes of rural minor nobility during the Renaissance period. A round tower adjoining the northern side preserves traces of earlier defensive features, while inside, two painted fireplaces display scenes of religious and courtly subjects with notable artistry.

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The building has been listed as a historical monument since 1987.
Visiting arrangements and opening hours are not publicly documented; contact the town hall of Sainte-Ouenne for details.
The two painted 16th-century fireplaces, decorated with religious and courtly scenes, are the most notable features of the property.
The round tower attached to the northern side remains as evidence of earlier or contemporary defensive features.

Where this château is

Sainte-Ouenne · Deux-Sèvres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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8, Chemin du Roussillon, La Mélissière, 79220 Xaintray

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00101360
Period of construction: 16th century, first half of the 17th century

Frequently asked

What do the painted fireplaces at Logis de la Moussière depict?: One fireplace features Saint Peter denying Christ, while the other displays a courtly scene. These decorations date to the 16th century and demonstrate the quality of the residence.
What is the architectural style of Logis de la Moussière?: The building exemplifies rural minor nobility architecture of the 16th century, combining restrained design with quality construction, particularly in cut stone used for window and door surrounds.
Why does the Logis have a round tower?: The round tower attached to the north side is a remnant of the estate's earlier defensive features, reflecting the property's history prior to its Renaissance transformation.