Lavoir de François
église de FrançoisThe church is located in the village of François; the town hall and the temple are located in the village of Breuil.
It is a building of rectangular plan and of modest size surmounted by a bell-tower-wall. The church was built in the 19th century; the old Romanesque church having been sold as national property during the Revolution.
Not far from the confluence between the Chambon and the Sèvre Niortaise, this vast residence was built in the 15th century, then remodeled and completed with a terraced wing in the 19th century. This work was carried out by Pierre-Théophile Segretain who is also on the initiative of the Prefecture, the Prison and the Court of Niort.
The large park that initially surrounded the castle has been divided, only a small part still surrounds this private property not open to the public.
Château de Vaudeleignes
Château de Vaudeleignes
Château de VaudeleigneBuilt on a hillside overlooking the Musson, the Château d’Availles is an old fortified farm dating from medieval times. From this period, a Renaissance fireplace has been preserved, the mantle of which bears the coat of arms of the lords of Parthenay, to whom the lords of Availles were related.
The facade of the castle dating from the 18th century has a monumental entrance that lovers of architecture will appreciate. Its elevation begins with bosses on the ground floor and ends with a triangular pediment. The semi-circular twinned openings ensure the lighting of the staircase. The windows are ample on the two noble levels, while on the top floor, in the attic, they become low and rectangular. Private property not open to the public.
The Domaine du Fief was built in the 15th century. The dovecote of the Fief has 1096 pigeonholes , which means the holes in the wall of the dovecote housing the pigeons. The number of putlogs corresponded to the size of the estate and its influence. We therefore let you imagine the importance of the castle!
