Château des Bouysses

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History

In 1232, Raymond de Lard de Rassiels gave the Bouysses to the Cistercian nuns of Leyme to found a priory there. Later, abandoned by the religious, the convent became a domain with hospice. In 1791, it was sold as national property. In the 19th century, Jean-Antoine Agar, companion of Murat, had rebuilt on the old cellars of the present château, drawing inspiration from Italian dwellings. The dwelling presents a main body flanked by a wing forming a right angle, behind which is found a building in which were housed the services giving onto the courtyard. To the north, the façade opening onto the Lot valley has a sheltered terrace, on the west, by a wing forming a right angle. The main façade is adorned with a double-flight staircase with convergent rise from an initial straight flight. The cellars with round arch would date from the old Cistercian priory.