Historique Mirmande

In 1926, André Lhote, a famous painter passing through Mirmande, fell in love with the village. Struck by this admirable site, he settled here and established a summer academy. He had his pupils come to the school, and they were joined by other painters. The artistic calling was thus born, surpassing national borders, and visitors flocked to the town, some of them buying old houses with the aim of renovating them. The mayor, Mr. Caillet, ably assisted by his chief executive, Mr. Blanc, keenly encouraged this initiative.
One can never say enough how great a part André Lhote played in the rehabilitation of the village. For example, he was the first to put in tie beams to support the walls of the nave of Sainte Foy church… He also contributed in many other ways.

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