Le Château des Cars, Les Cars (France).
The Pérusse des Cars family, known since the 11th century, is one of the oldest noble families in France. Their rise to prominence came through service to the Viscounts of Limoges and the French kings, as well as strategic marriages and skillful estate management. Members of the family held prestigious positions and played important roles throughout French history, including during the Revolution and the Restoration.
After the Revolution, notable figures like Louis-Marie de Pérusse des Cars and his brother Jean-François continued to serve royal causes, with the latter becoming a duke. The family’s influence continued through Louis-Nicolas and his descendants, who were involved in military, diplomatic, and economic activities, modernizing their estates, especially the La Roche de Bran domain in Montamisé. Their loyalty to the Bourbon monarchy remained a cornerstone of their legacy.
The family also had deep social ties in Montamisé, contributing to the local economy and establishing schools and religious services for the community.
The church in Les Cars (Eglise de la Nativite-de-la-tres-Sainte-Vierge, France), founded in the 12th century, following the donation of the village of Les Cars to the Saint-Martial monastery in Limoges by the Dean of the Saint-Yrieix monastery. It was initially dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, later changing its dedication to the Nativity of the Holy Virgin.
