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History of the castle

This castle is a place of charm and tranquility where the owners will be happy toshare their passion for old buildings and good living.
History lovers can share a moment of life.

Castle Bessonies

Large building, flanked by two round towers on the main facade, the castle isdocumented in 1555

The Lordship

Known from 1552 to 1871. In 1789 Jean Joseph Bessonies Governor King in the town of Figeac head was saved from the guillotine by the fall of Robespierre.

Ambert his son married the cousin of the wife of Marshal Ney.
It was here that Marshal Ney (1769-1815) fled, accused of treason by the Bourbons ...

Visits

They are accompanied by the owner that explains the history of the renovation of thisbeautiful home that survived the ravages of time bravely and neglect of men.
And details the history of Marshall and especially that of his arrest at the castle in1815.

History of the castle Bessonies
History of the castle Bessonies
History of the castle Bessonies
History of the castle Bessonies
History of the castle Bessonies
History of the castle Bessonies
Historique Chateau Bessonies
History of the castle Bessonies