Château de Bessay
Château de Bessay, a listed private monument, is opening its doors for you to visit this residence of rare Renaissance architecture, now comprising two towers.
Visits by appointment onlyListed as a historic monument in 1928, Château de Bessay is now a private residence open to the public.
Built on an ancient feudal mound, it comprises two Renaissance towers linked by a main building dating from the 18th century.
Its history is closely linked to that of the Bessay family, a large and powerful family who owned it until 1988.
The originality of the Renaissance tower lies in its medieval inspiration and its defensive character: sentry walk, machicolation and loopholes.
The park, with its centuries-old trees, is home to one of the largest pigeon lofts in the region, with its 3,200 boulins (pigeon niches). It has been a listed historic monument since 1990.
Practical information
Site theme
Castle
Dovecote
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Renaissance
19th century
Location
Spoken language
English
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Projection room
Services
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted from 15 to 100 persons
Pets allowed
Visible point of interest without tour
Rates and payment methods
Payment methods
Cheques and postal orders
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