The seigneurs built much larger homes for themselves, but rarely were the manors ornate. His family was of minor Breton nobility, the seigneurs of Broons. The family had acquired the title of "lords" ("seigneurs") by 1632. During the 14th century, ownership of the castle passed to the Seigneurs of Wittem (Witthem). "See also&colon;" list of Bailiffs of Guernsey, list of Seigneurs of Sark. Landmarks in the rural areas were the churches and the mansion of the seigneurs. The album "Les nouveaux Seigneurs" was released in 1987. His family came originally from Luxembourg, descendants from the Seigneurs d'Ourle or d'Orley.