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The Maison Forte of Pisany

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The Maison Forte of Pisany

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The Maison Forte of Pisany

Name: The Maison Forte of Pisany
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Location: Pisany, Saintes, New Aquitaine, France

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1. Royan Promenade and Beach – Port of Ribérou loop from Saint-Romain-de-Benet

72.5km

04:15

300m

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2. View of the Arch of Germanicus – Cathedral of Saintes loop from Pisany

70.6km

04:09

340m

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3. Cathedral of Saintes – View of the Arch of Germanicus loop from Saint-Romain-de-Benet

58.0km

03:24

300m

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Pussy et Gégé

February 14, 2021

* On road maps and city plans, the construction is called: The castle.
* But in the dictionary of fortified castles, it is noted: The strong house.

Doubt is therefore allowed but I prefer the wording of the dictionary "La Maison Forte"

The history of the stronghold:

* In the 12th century, archaeologists assume the construction of a small fortified castle.
* In the 15th century, the site became the property of the President of the Parliament of Bordeaux.
* At the end of the 15th century, the "castle" was modernized.
* In the 16th century, during the Wars of Religion, the Sainte Barbe chapel was destroyed.
* At the beginning of the 18th century, the "castle" was sold to Charles-Auguste Bessier, advisor to the King
* In the middle of the 18th century, buildings and land belonged to Jean-Charles de Senecterre who did not maintain the buildings much.
* In 1784, the building was partially destroyed damaged by a violent storm
* Around 1792, the revolutionaries requisition the ruins. They are sold as national property.
* In the 21st century, the discovery of the outside from the road is open and free. Visiting the interior is prohibited.

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Elevation 30 m

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Location: Pisany, Saintes, New Aquitaine, France

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The Maison Forte of Pisany

1. Royan Promenade and Beach – Port of Ribérou loop from Saint-Romain-de-Benet

2. View of the Arch of Germanicus – Cathedral of Saintes loop from Pisany

3. Cathedral of Saintes – View of the Arch of Germanicus loop from Saint-Romain-de-Benet

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