Château de Bessonies

About

Situated between the Quercy region and the Monts du Cantal, Château de Bessonies features a small museum dedicated to the memory of Marshal Ney, Napoleon’s Brave of the Brave, who was arrested here in 1815. Open to visitors by appointment, the Marechal’s bedroom and library, the salons and their furnishings, where owners Philippe and Christophe have created an atmosphere that blends classical, baroque and contemporary, and the park, planted with topiary, boxwood and hornbeam, all contribute to the interest of this place. The château also offers its Floréal, Prairial, Messidor and Thermidor rooms and suites, and serves a continental breakfast included in the room rate.There is a record of this vast edifice, whose principal façade is flanked by two round towers, as far back as 1555. The proprietor will show you round, and explain the history of the renovation of this beautiful residence. The visit includes the salon, Marshal Ney’s bedroom and the library, in which stand waxworks of people linked to the life of this château. She will recount the details of the Marshal’s story, and particularly his arrest at the château in 1815.

Spoken languages : French – English

Prices

• From 6€

Payment

• Chèques bancaires et postaux
• Cash

Groups

• Minimal number of persons 5
• Maximal number of persons 30

Location