History Château de Curton

1 history

1.1 during hundred years war
1.2 french revolution
1.3 present

history

the earliest member of curton family documented in official texts raimond de curton appearing in 11th century, appearing lord beginning of 12th century. end of 12th century, regin de curton made ties english royal family, signing treaty in london. in 13th century, curton castle , lord, amanieu de curton appear in records.

during hundred years war

at beginning of hundred years war, edward iii of england asked arnaud, lord of curton, remain loyal him , defend guyenna against french attacks. reward, granted him jurisdiction on 4 parishes around château de curton, daignac, espiet, grézillac , tizac de curton.

later, 2 descendants of lord of curton became famous during war, petiton de curton knight, , sennebrun de curton fought along edward, black prince.

at beginning of 15th century, sources state lords of curton went england , related present cureton family. château de curton became property of louis de beaumont before being captured french , given jacques de chabannes, lord of lapalice, died in new castle after becoming wounded @ battle of castillon.

french revolution

château de curton remained property of family chabannes de lapalice. in 1563, curton castle made marquisat françois de chabannes. castle confiscated during french revolution , sold national propert citizen rabeau. time, passed on through successive sales , weddings.

present

since 1926, château de curton has been registered french national monuments. private property. although there no organized tour visitors, castle, self-catering apartment equipped inside castle , available guest rental.