The history of la Graffiniere dates back to the Gallo-Roman times when a military outpost was placed in these lands in II century AD.

Little is known about the place during the early medieval times. However, la segneurie la Graffiniere is mentioned in the archives of XV century as one belonging to the noblemen Baracé. Apparently, the old part part of the chateau was built under the Baracés' ownership and a vast moat was dug out surrounding the castle. The foundation of a mediaeval tower and the remains of a drawbridge can still be seen today.

In mid XIX century the chateau with all of its lands and farms went as dowry to Marquis de Sabran-Pontevés who married into the Barace family. From this time onwards the history of the two noble families has been linked, so much so that a new coat of arms was devised reflecting the insignia of both branches.

From XVI to early XX century the chateau continued to be modified. Two fresh wings were added as well as a hexagonal tower. An impressive outbuilding comprising stables, barns and granges was built in XVIII century.

Having lived a life of piety and devotion, the Countess passed away in 1973 and bequeathed the chateau to a religious association of Jean d'Arc. It was not until 2008 that her grand nephew Mr Geraud Sabran-Pontevés recuperated the chateau following years of litigation.

The chateau including most of its interiors was completely refurbished under Countess de Sabran-Pontevés in 1910-1920s. It boasted electricity and running water supply which was considered to be rare at the time. The countess also had a 25-meter high monument to Jesus Christ erected in the park in 1928, the first piece of art of that magnitude made of armoured concrete.

In 2015 Maxim Studennikoff and Irina Iaremenko bought from the family the 34ha estate which by this time was in bad need of complete restoration and moved to France for good.