The House
The main building of “La Maison de Beaumont” is a beautifully restored townhouse (the former city hall of Beaumont-de-Pertuis) that seamlessly combines historical charm with modern amenities.
Built in the early 18th century, the house dates back to shortly after the 1708 earthquake, which damaged parts of the village, including the nearby Saint Jean Baptiste Church and the village’s communal bread oven—now part of the house’s inner cellars.
The eastern wall of the house was built around the tower of the old Castle of Beaumont, which was destroyed in the 16th century during the religious wars pitting Catholics loyal to the “Ligue” against Protestants, affiliated with the “Hugenots”. The entrance of the tower has been uncovered during the renovation and is now visible.
The external cellars of the house form a vast labyrinth of connected spaces, which include the village’s old water reservoir, as ancient as the Church itself and dating back to the 12th century.
The house was used until the late 18th century as the “Demeure Seigneuriale” by the representative of the King of France. It was taken over during the French Revolution and eventually became the town’s city hall until the early 20th century when the entire building was revamped to serve as the town’s elementary school.
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