The domain of Moullins is given by Hugues II, count of Maine to the abbey mancelle of the Couture, by chartre dated between 968 and 991. The estate will successively host: - A conventual priory from about 990 until the second half of the 13th century, with 10 choir monks and a prior; part of the community leaves around 1180; - A palatial residence of the abbots of the Cost built around 1300-1320 whose markers are the aula, the camera and the capella, neighbouring but disjoint buildings; it was burned in 1418 by the invading army of Henry V; - A new residence whose main constituents are then the manor house, the tower of the columbine and the chapel. Its sponsor, the abbot Michel Bureau (1496-1518), retrograda the old classroom, reduced to its stone envelope, to the rank of simple tithe barn. The last residence has survived to us, but also the aula of 1300, large medieval reception room. Discovery of the hold of 10 century history and intrigues on a priory (950-1250) and two residences of the abbots of La Coûture (1300 and 1500) by medieval history enthusiasts in costume. External and internal visit of 5 buildings. Paintings of German prisoners in 1946/7. Video projection (3D restitution of the large reception hall). collection of ceramics dating from 1300 from archaeological excavations Informations Free Accessibility

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