Logis de Malet, Saint-Émilion

Historic Building in Saint-Émilion

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The Logis de Malet is a historic building in Saint-Émilion, France, dating back to the 16th century. It was constructed against the perimeter wall from the 1200s, which was originally made up of the rear facades of Romanesque houses. Over time, the building underwent several modifications, particularly during the Hundred Years’ War and the Wars of Religion, when defensive features like machicolations were added to deter attackers.

In the 18th century, the Malet de Roquefort family expanded the Logis de Malet, adding a classical façade with a gallery on the garden side. The building also had various annexes, including cellars, stables, and an orangery, though these no longer exist today. In 1879, the town hall purchased the property and converted it into a local school, leading to further changes, such as the removal of its crenelated garden wall to widen the road.

By the late 19th century, part of the medieval defense wall was demolished to create space for the present-day road and square, opening the town to the surrounding countryside. Today, the Logis de Malet remains an important historical site, offering a glimpse into Saint-Émilion’s medieval and Renaissance past.

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