How far back does the manor of Cohitte date?

References to a lord of Cohitte appear from the 12th century onward, but two documents confirm its existence in the 15th century, notably through a homage of 1445 and a military order from 1483.

When did the manor acquire its current appearance?

Between 1692 and 1693, Bernard d'Estrade conducted extensive renovations including raising the pavilion roof, adding an armorial door, and installing two staircases.

What other buildings are part of the estate?

The domain includes a small chapel, a mill, and a tower, supplemented by agricultural buildings in the lower courtyard.

Manoir de Cohitte

Beaucens

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Where: Beaucens

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Manoir de Cohitte stands in Beaucens (Hautes-Pyrénées), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The manor of Cohitte, located in Beaucens in the Hautes-Pyrénées, is a modest fortified domain whose origins trace back at least to the 12th century, though its present appearance dates from the late 17th century. Between 1692 and 1693, Bernard d'Estrade undertook major works: raising the roof, adding an armorial entrance door, and installing staircases, including one in lantern style with walnut balusters. The building retains the features of a small fortified estate, with corner towers, thick walls, and surveillance dormers.

What to know

The manor and all its outbuildings have been listed as historic monuments since 1998.
The building is surrounded by agricultural structures that form part of the complete estate.
Visit arrangements are not detailed in available sources; access conditions should be verified locally or with the town hall.

Where this château is

Beaucens · Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie

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65400 Beaucens

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA65000006
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 17th century

Frequently asked

How far back does the manor of Cohitte date?: References to a lord of Cohitte appear from the 12th century onward, but two documents confirm its existence in the 15th century, notably through a homage of 1445 and a military order from 1483.
When did the manor acquire its current appearance?: Between 1692 and 1693, Bernard d'Estrade conducted extensive renovations including raising the pavilion roof, adding an armorial door, and installing two staircases.
What other buildings are part of the estate?: The domain includes a small chapel, a mill, and a tower, supplemented by agricultural buildings in the lower courtyard.