Grange du Cheylard, ancienne dépendance de l'abbaye de Mazan

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History

Founded in 1119, Mazan is the daughter house of the abbey of Bonnevaux. The abbey is the southernmost of the Cistercian foundations. The presence of Mazan in the commune of Aubenas is attested in a bull of 1217. The domain of Cheylard appears with certainty in the first half of the 14th century. In the 15th century, documents confirm the place as the residence of the abbot. In the 17th century, Cheylard is designated as "ruined convent", but continues to be maintained by the religious who have a main dwelling built there in 1661. In the 18th century, the domain becomes a leased exploitation, to agricultural activities is added stone extraction. The domain is sold as national property at the Revolution. In the 19th century, the place is occupied by a brewery, then resold to farmers. Three wings form a U. Access to the courtyard was by a fortified gate now disappeared. The courtyard serves a first building then a large gallery with pointed arch arcades and, on the other side, a long cellar. It ends to the south at a church with single nave which appears to be the oldest part. The east wall is pierced by three Romanesque openings arranged in a triangle. The wall which encloses the barn on its north and west sides is contemporary with the final phase of construction, and must have had a gate to control access to the bridge. In its extension is found a stone gallery which channelled water towards the barn and its outbuildings.