Voulton Priory (Prieuré de Voulton)
The Priory was re-built in the 17th century from its 11th century ruins. During the revolution it was sold off as national property and transformed into a farm. The building had undergone several conversions and had been neglected for years. The current owner wished to restore it ...
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Project details
Title: | Voulton Priory (Prieuré de Voulton) |
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Entr. year: | 1984 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | France |
Town: | Voulton |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
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Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
Former use: | Priory; farm |
Actual use: | Event and wedding venue |
Built: | 11th and 17th century |
The Jury's citation: | "Pour le travail de restauration presque solitaire qui a donne a un batiment du XVIe siecle son elegance d'autrefois apres qu'il eut servi de ferme et fut reste pendant des annees sans entretien" |
Web, Links: | www.prieure-voulton.com/ |
Description:
The Priory was re-built in the 17th century from its 11th century ruins. During the revolution it was sold off as national property and transformed into a farm. The building had undergone several conversions and had been neglected for years. The current owner wished to restore it to its former character and has achieved this, virtually single-handed. Several outbuildings on the north façade had to be demolished, blocked up windows were re-opened and vice versa, electricity and telephone wires were sunk, lawns and paths were set, etc. The interior has been partly developed.
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