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Hôtel de Bourrouilhan
XVIᵉ–XVIIIᵉ siècles · Saint-Sever
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Hôtel de Bourrouilhan
A historic residence in the Landes
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A private mansion in Saint-Sever, Landes
Registered historic monument·XVIᵉ–XVIIIᵉ siècles·Mérimée PA40000095
A private mansion built on the medieval ramparts of Saint-Sever. Five centuries of history, in the midst of a revival.
1450Medieval ramparts
Début de la restaurationFirst main dwelling range
2015Restoration underway
2018Listed Monument Historique
History
Five centuries, five stages
From medieval ramparts to today's residence. Scroll down. A one-minute read.
In colour: what changed in each era.
XVe siècle
XVe siècle The medieval fortifications
Here stand the ramparts of Saint-Sever, with a defensive tower. The mansion would one day rise upon them.
Fin XVe – début XVIe
Fin XVe – début XVIe A town house
The first main dwelling range rises from the ground: the heart of the house, still standing today.
XVIe siècle
XVIe siècle A first extension
The house grows: a second dwelling range and a timber gallery link it to the ramparts.
XVIIIe siècle
XVIIIe siècle The restructuring along the rampart
The mansion extends along the entire rampart. Its name, "Bourrouilhan", appears in 1779.
XIXe – XXe siècle
XIXe – XXe siècle The long slumber… then the awakening
Almost nothing changes for 150 years. In 2015, the restoration begins.
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The great figures involved
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3 things to remember
tenant farms and caveries once belonged to the residence.
rebirth in its history: this is the one it is living through today.
The restoration works
A project in several phases
To save the building, then open it to the public. Three stages, supported by the DRAC, the Fondation du Patrimoine and the Mission Bern.
Phase 1AchevéeSaving the
Phase 2AchevéePreparing to
Phase 3À venirOpening the
Phase 1 · Emergency worksAchevée
Saving the great main dwelling range
Roof framework, roofing, floors: putting the building out of danger.
2021 – 2022 · avec Airbnb
Phase 2 · Visitor spacesAchevée
Preparing to open to the public
Restoring the staircase tower and the gallery towards the ramparts.
2022 – 2024 · Mission Bern
Phase 3 · EnhancementÀ venir
Opening the monument to visitors
Showcasing the ramparts, creating the visitor route… and opening the doors.
Prochainement
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Mission Bern fundraising appeal
The public appeal run by the Fondation du Patrimoine, as part of the Mission Patrimoine entrusted to Stéphane Bern.
58 750 €raised100 000 €goal35donors
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With DRAC Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Fondation du Patrimoine, Mission Bern
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21 rue du Général Lamarque, 40500 Saint-Sever · Landes
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