THE NOTEBOOK OF CHATEAU MAURIAC

A Literary Heritage and Beyond

A lasting legacy for Maison Petrusse

Maison Petrusse, located in the former workshops of the Mauriac family, is more than just a creator of scarves. This artistic heritage company connects the textile tradition to literary inspiration, anchoring its activity deeply within the local community. The commitment to art, literature, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) forms a central pillar of Maison Petrusse's development, creating a lasting legacy and artistic continuity for future generations.

The Scarf, a Symbol of Attention and Generosity

François Mauriac, a renowned author and Nobel Prize laureate in literature, is often associated with the scarf due to a famous anecdote. One day, while at the Comédie-Française, an actor, stricken with panic, forgot his lines. Mauriac, sitting in the audience, responded with kindness and humor: he took a scarf from his pocket and waved it discreetly to remind the actor of his lines. This gesture left a lasting impression, forever linking Mauriac to the image of the scarf.

An Anecdote Turned Legend

Whether real or embellished, this story has helped shape Mauriac's public image. It illustrates not only his passion for the theater, but also his generosity and sense of humor. Today, Maison Petrusse continues this unique connection by creating elegant scarves in the very place where Mauriac lived and worked. Each scarf, in a way, evokes the memory of a writer whose pen combined elegance and subtlety.

A Literary and Textile Heritage

Maison Petrusse's presence at Chateau Mauriac connects the world of literature to that of textiles. The creative spirit of François Mauriac remains alive in the workshops, where artisanal tradition meets literary inspiration. Here, every piece produced carries a bit of this history, weaving lasting ties between literature and fashion, attention and generosity, much like Mauriac would have done with his famous scarf.