After several world tours staring down the lens of a camera, going back to basics became the obvious choice. My search was driven by my desire to return home to Corrèze and by my interest in old properties. This building, in the heart of the village, benefits from both the city and the countryside. Still in its original condition, I adopted the property the moment I saw it and projected my own visions onto it. The need for everything to be restored allowed me to create a kind of timeless work of my own: half home, half exhibition, with a mixture of old and new. Today, Maison Dada embodies an intellectual, literary and artistic movement of the early 20th century which is characterised by a questioning of all ideological, aesthetic and political conventions and constraints.
Located in the centre of the village, not far from the prestigious Collonges-la-Rouge, it is a noble house with a round tower dating from the end of the 16th/beginning of the 17th century. A spiral staircase serves the two floors. The house is topped with a slate roof and built in red Meyssac sandstone. The houses here have not always sported this colour which is so characteristic of the area. A few centuries back, the wealthiest of the town's inhabitants would cover the stones with plaster. For our ancestors, letting the red sandstone appear would be like living in a house with exposed cinder blocks. The stone was quarried from a small sandstone deposit to the north of here. About ten kilometres in length, the Meyssac fault, which separates the sandstone from the limestone, is unusually rich in iron oxide and this is what causes the unique red colour. This architectural ensemble also has a beautiful 17th century doorway surmounted by a covered porch.
The town has an important heritage which is testimony to the rich history that has been built around trade and viticulture. From the 8th century, Meyssac was run by a lord dependent on the Abbey of Tulle and vassal of the viscount of Turenne. He nevertheless had his own privileges which enabled him to provide the town with fortifications. At the beginning of the 16th century, the enclosure was becoming too small and the nobles began to build their homes outside. Such was the case for the Maison Dada, a small manor with a round tower. The house belonged to Doctor Maurice Faige, the former mayor and general councillor of Meyssac until 1954. A commemorative plaque has been placed on the facade, and a small monument built in red sandstone outside bears his portrait in a medallion.
Maison Dada welcomes guests into a timeless artistic setting filled with evenings around the piano and exhibitions throughout the year. But beyond its walls, many activities await such as fishing and canoeing on the Dordogne, mountain bike circuits and excursions. They allow guests to discover our region at the crossroads of the Lot, the Dordogne and Corrèze. Furthermore, Collonges-la-Rouge, Rocamadour, Martel and Curemonte offer a beautiful tour circuit to explore close by.
Just two minutes from the house, enjoy an aperitif at O Petit Bistrot or Chez Gilles, a delicious ribeye steak at the Relais du Quercy, or even go for a wine tasting at Éric's wine cellar. A little further away in Noailhac, La Bastidie is a restaurant that serves inventive and gourmet cuisine which is rich in flavour and prepared with fresh and seasonal products. Le Petit Moulin in Martel serves "bistronimique" cuisine. The chef concocts tastefully revamped traditional cuisine using typical Périgord products. At the south end of the square, in front of the town hall, the Au Coin de la Rue café is the beating heart of the city and an unmissable spot. Curemonte, classified as "the most beautiful village in France", and Lagleygeolle's magnificent views of the Collonges-la-Rouge region are also worth a visit.
The owner shares his house with guests. A reception room leads to the living room which serves as a kitchen and a showroom with a piano. Adjoining the living room is a music lounge, followed by a lounge with a television and a fireplace. Upstairs, with access through the tower, there are two bedrooms with surface areas of 35m², each with an adjoining bathroom and a king size bed. There is a minimum stay of two nights.
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