Memories of Grignols County

Organizers / Managers


Presentation

The "Mémoire du Comté de Grignols" association was born on March 8, 2011, from the merger of two associations: "Les Amis de l'église de Grignols" (created in 1996) & "Grignols Patrimoine" (created in 2006). These two associations, under the same presidency of their founder, Antoine Grassian, share the same philosophy of cultural activities and preservation of historical heritage. The actions of Mémoire du Comté de Grignols extend to the geography of the historic Comté de Grignols.

Diversified actions of "Mémoire du Comté de Grignols" :

1 - Cultural actions

Organization of the "HisTouArts Festival",

Organization of the "Rencontres du Comté de Grignols",

Organization of historical events.

2 - Historical studies

3 - Archaeological studies

research into the castle's entrance threshold via the barbican,

study of the Bourg Castral of Grignols.

4 - Heritage restoration

Restoration of the Maison du Patrimoine Talleyrand Périgord

Restoration of St. Front de Bruc church

Restoration of stained-glass windows in the church of St Firmin de Jaure

Restoration of the Bourg Castral enclosures

Small architectural heritage restoration project, with the Communauté de Commune

5 - Restoration work through social integration

6 - Tourist promotion

7 - Publication of a historical magazine on the Comté de Grignols: "HisTouArts Magazine".