Bouyssou Manor
The philosophy of Manoir Du Bouyssou
Welcome to the Manoir du Bouyssou, an exceptional destination nestled in the heart of Lauragais, steeped in history as an emblematic place for the manufacture of pastel in the 15th century. Our guest rooms offer a unique experience with breathtaking views of the Pyrenees mountain range.
We offer numerous facilities and services to make your stay at Manoir Du Bouyssou an exceptional moment. We want to combine comfort and practicality to bring you all the luxury and attention you need. Our spaces designed for you guarantee you a peaceful moment. We live on site and are available for any requests on surrounding visits and activities in the region.
The History of the Manor
The beginnings
Manoir du Bouyssou, located in Cintegabelle, is a historic residence whose origins date back to the late 15th century, a period marked by the pastel boom and the agricultural renaissance. At that time, it belonged to the Tissandier family, a wealthy middle-class family from Toulouse. By 1560, Jehan Tissandier, a prosperous merchant, owned substantial landholdings, making him one of the city's wealthiest landowners. The estate included a borde, a manor house, a dovecote, a bakehouse, a mill and a pastel store.
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XVIIe siècle
In 1650, the estate was sold to François Goty. The manor house, built of dark brick, is embellished with towers: a square tower to the west and a round tower to the east. The facade opens onto a courtyard accessed through a large door in a high wall, watched over by a corner turret. Particularly noteworthy is the dovecote, a highly original building resembling a dungeon. Built some fifty metres from the manor house, it is a massive round tower crowned by a brick dome, surrounded by five rounded acroteria in the shape of tiny turrets. The interior of the dovecote is covered with numerous bolts arranged in regular rows.
The Bouyssou dovecote has been listed as a historic monument since 1946.
Protection as a historic monument: The dovecote was listed in 1946 for its architectural and historical value. This classification aims to preserve this unique heritage and protect it from modifications that could alter its character.
The dovecote of the Manoir du Bouyssou is therefore a precious vestige of the region's agricultural and architectural history, and today represents a key element in the heritage of the Lauragais region.
Nowadays...
Over the years, the manor house has been carefully restored, preserving its authentic features, such as period parquet floors, stone fireplaces and superb molded ceilings. The gardens, redesigned in the 19th century, now offer an oasis of calm and beauty.
Today, the Manoir du Bouyssou welcomes visitors and guests eager to discover its heritage.
unique et de savourer la sérénité de la campagne toulousaine. En explorant ses salles et ses extérieurs, vous vous imprégnerez de son histoire fascinante et du passage des générations qui y ont laissé leur empreinte. C’est bien plus qu’un manoir : c’est un voyage dans le temps.
The philosophy of Manoir Du Bouyssou
Welcome to the Manoir du Bouyssou, an exceptional destination nestled in the heart of Lauragais, steeped in history as an emblematic place for the manufacture of pastel in the 15th century. Our guest rooms offer a unique experience with breathtaking views of the Pyrenees mountain range.
We offer numerous facilities and services to make your stay at Manoir Du Bouyssou an exceptional moment. We want to combine comfort and practicality to bring you all the luxury and attention you need. Our spaces designed for you guarantee you a peaceful moment. We live on site and are available for any requests on surrounding visits and activities in the region.
