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Château de Pierre-de-Bresse is a window into France’s royal and medieval past. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Château de Pierre-de-Bresse
The Château de Pierre-de-Bresse is a historic castle located in the French commune of Pierre-de-Bresse, in the department of Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. It was built in the 17th century and belonged to the lords and then the counts of Montessus. The castle has been listed as a French Historical Monument since 1996. The castle features several elements of traditional French architecture, including a horseshoe-shaped main building, flanked by two towers with pepper pot roofs. Inside, visitors can admire a collection of antique furniture and tapestries, as well as the impressive vaulted ceiling in the dining room. The castle also includes a French garden, a vegetable garden, and a park with a pond and a dovecote. The castle has had many owners throughout its history, including the Duke of Lorraine and King Louis XV. During the French Revolution, it was seized by the state and used as a prison. Later, it served as a hospital and a retirement home, before being acquired by the department of Saône-et-Loire in 1982. Today, the Château de Pierre-de-Bresse is open to the public and hosts cultural events throughout the year, such as concerts, theater performances, and exhibitions. It is also a popular location for weddings and other private events.
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