Secluded XV-XVIth century country house, South facing terrace overlooking the Tardoire valley
Summary The house main features are dated 15 to 18 c. Le Petit Mas probably had a defensive role as it overlooks the Tardoire valley. There used to be two small turrets at the Southeast and Northwest side of the house. The round doors on the North side and inside the house are 15 / 16th century. The 69 Sq.m living room –with its imposing 16 c. fire-place, has exposed beams and paved stones called 'petit pavés Charentais' or 'pisés' or 'cœurs de demoiselles', with different patterns –Lily flower, hearts, circles.-. The whole house floors, beams, doors and wooden panels are either solid oak or chestnut wood. From the 16th to the 18th century, noble families owned le Petit Mas: the Corlieu, the Durousseau, as well as Etienne Chérade, mayor of Angoulême and owner of the county of Montbron, who died at Le Petit Mas, in 1714. Location Although the house is in a peaceful surrounding, it is at a small distance of all amenities, from local marke...