The Brissac Castle is a fortress of the eleventh century, enlarged in thirteenth century, transformed into a residential home in the seventeenth century.
This building, which was the subject of careful restoration, dominates the village of Brissac, in the department of Herault. is a Fortress of the eleventh century, enlarged in the thirteenth century, transformed into still living in the seventeenth century.
History.
The first mention of the lordship of Brissac appeared in 1082 in recognition fee made Pierre Pons, lord of the Ganges, the ancient home of Peter Pierrefort. The existing north tower of the castle already exists, the south tower was built shortly thereafter.
The little son of Pierre Pons, Raymond, passes transaction in 1275 with Dauphine Roquefeuilhe by which it is granted "that the parties cognoistroient for all crimes COMIS (sic) [...] ez paths of Brissac castle ", thus sharing the rights of justice in this manor.
The same Raymond, now co-lord of Brissac, wife Beatrix, daughter of Roger Bermond d'Anduze, important family of Languedoc. The name of Bermond then becomes normal in the family of Pierre de Pierrefort, giving rise to the nickname of the local castle, still used today: the "towers Bermonde.
May 5, 1395, his great-grand-son Pierre Bertrand, Baron de Ganges, pays tribute to the Bishop of Maguelone, Antoine de Lovi, which he calls the lordship of Brissac. It takes possession of the fee the next day. Minutes of May 6, 1395 signed by notaries Roger Toussaint and Peter Matthias attests.
At that time, the castle is surrounded by a fortified wall, the south tower is raised. An outer shield homes clustered at the foot of the building.
Bishops Maguelone retain the lordship of Brissac until September 4, 1590, when he needed money by reselling. Francis Roquefeuil it makes purchaser.
History.
The first mention of the lordship of Brissac appeared in 1082 in recognition fee made Pierre Pons, lord of the Ganges, the ancient home of Peter Pierrefort. The existing north tower of the castle already exists, the south tower was built shortly thereafter.
The little son of Pierre Pons, Raymond, passes transaction in 1275 with Dauphine Roquefeuilhe by which it is granted "by the parties cognoistroient all crimes COMIS (sic) [...] ez paths of the castle Brissac, thus sharing the rights of justice in this manor.
The same Raymond now co-lord of Brissac, wife Beatrix, daughter of Roger Bermond d'Anduze, important family of Languedoc. The name of Bermond then becomes normal in the family of Pierre de Pierrefort, giving rise to the nickname of the local castle, still used today: the "towers Bermonde.
May 5, 1395, his great-grand-son Pierre Bertrand, Baron de Ganges, pays tribute to the Bishop of Maguelone, Antoine de Lovi, whom he gives the lordship of Brissac. It takes possession of the fee the next day. Minutes of May 6, 1395 signed by notaries Roger Toussaint and Peter Matthias attests.
At that time, the castle is surrounded by a fortified wall, the south tower is raised. An outer shield homes clustered at the foot of the building.
Bishops Maguelone retain the lordship of Brissac until September 4, 1590, when he needed money by reselling. Francis Roquefeuil it makes purchaser.
Protection.
Castle Brissac is not protected by a classification or registration as a historic monument. This building does not appear to Census Inventory of cultural heritage.
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