When was Manoir de Rigoulène protected as a historical monument?

The classification decree dates from December 1989 and specifically applies to the ground floor painted dining room.

Who built Manoir de Rigoulène?

Mathieu Dalesme, a merchant and citizen of Saint-Léonard, acquired the property in the late 15th century and likely commissioned the construction of the current residence at that time.

Where does the Renaissance fireplace at the manor come from?

The fireplace originates from Grandmont Abbey and was brought back by architect Brousseau, who oversaw the abbey's demolition in the late 18th century.

Manoir de Rigoulène

Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat

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Where: Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat

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Manoir de Rigoulène stands in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built at the end of the 15th century in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, Manoir de Rigoulène is a residence structured around an inner courtyard, flanked by two parallel buildings and connected by a gallery. A circular tower containing a spiral staircase represents one of its distinctive architectural features. The property retains a 18th-century drawing room with painted timber panelling and houses a significant Renaissance fireplace from Grandmont Abbey in its former chapel.

What to know

The manor is classified as a historical monument, particularly for its 18th-century painted dining room.
The building originally belonged to the lords of Noblat before being purchased in the late 15th century by Mathieu Dalesme, a merchant from Saint-Léonard.
The Renaissance fireplace in the former chapel comes from Grandmont Abbey and was rescued during its demolition in the late 18th century.
The interior layout centers on the courtyard, with reception rooms and kitchens on the ground floor and bedrooms on the two upper levels.

Where this château is

Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, Haute-Vienne

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00100478
Period of construction: 18th century

Frequently asked

When was Manoir de Rigoulène protected as a historical monument?: The classification decree dates from December 1989 and specifically applies to the ground floor painted dining room.
Who built Manoir de Rigoulène?: Mathieu Dalesme, a merchant and citizen of Saint-Léonard, acquired the property in the late 15th century and likely commissioned the construction of the current residence at that time.
Where does the Renaissance fireplace at the manor come from?: The fireplace originates from Grandmont Abbey and was brought back by architect Brousseau, who oversaw the abbey's demolition in the late 18th century.