he château's history

manor house from the XVII th century château de Riveneuve
was formerly the property of the Baron d’Ornolac.
It was extended and decorated by Jules de Lahondès
painter, student of Joseph Latour, and historien and archaeologist.

Jules de Lahondès painted the murals that decorate
the main lounge on his return from a visit to Rome and Venise.
He ordered the sculpture of his coat of arms on the chimney breast
for the mariage of his son Joseph with the Marquise d'Exea.
He also painted his dog Linda in front of the chateau
and the hollyhocks from his gaden.