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The Château de Noirlieu, in Bressuire (Deux-Sèvres), was the seat of an important seigneury covering most of the commune. The first known lords, the Carrion family, originally from Anjou, are recorded in the early 15th century, followed by the Fournier family in the 17th century. In 1685, the château passed by marriage to Paul Naudin, lieutenant general of the duchy-peerage of Thouars, then, again by marriage, to the de la Haye-Montbault family, before passing to the Aubry and then the Ringeard de la Charmoise families in the mid-18th century. Of the original building there remain two large round towers and a long building housing farm outbuildings, including a carriage porch; the estate has been converted into a farm. The façades, roofs and courtyard of the château have been listed as historic monuments since 26 September 1995, as have the outbuildings since 18 April 1995. The estate now offers gîte accommodation.