For those of you who have joined us on our road trip, you'll be aware of some of the interesting places we've explored - but wait until you this this amazing grand château we stayed overnight in!
Remember my video about 'La Pascualita'? ....wait until you see inside!
It was like being locked in a museum overnight :)
Plus very funny restaurant menu at the end, where Google Translate obviously has a sense of humour. lol
The city, or commune of Villersexel is located within the Haute-Saône department, located within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. As noted, the current population is less than 2,000 residents. The city centre includes several restaurants, a school, a church and the Château de Villersexel.
The Château de Villersexel is located within the heart of the commune of Villersexel. The current château was built over a short period of time circa 1871 in the architectural style of Louis XIII. Originally, the château was known as the Château des Grammont.
The current château was built in only a few years. Two previous châteaux have stood on the current site. Both previous châteaux were destroyed by fire. The fire which destroyed the second château occurred during the Battle of Villersexel. Remnants of the second château remain on the grounds. The second château was reportedly larger than the current château. Reportedly, both of the earlier châteaux were largely constructed of wooden timbers, as was common for many châteaux constructed during the 17th and 18th century.
After the second château was destroyed by fire, the baron was looking for a new architect who could design and build a structure that was more resistant to fire. At the time, the budding architect Gustave Eiffel was experimenting with Iron as a structural material. The officially listed architects of the current structure are Eiffel and Garnier. The Château is registered as a historic building in France. The Château de Villersexel is entirely furnished in the style of that period.
Currently, the Château de Villersexel is privately owned, and serves several purposes. It is a private residence for the owners and their family and houses a small museum. Additionally, the Chateau serves as a destination for weddings, receptions, and other large events. This Château offers a venue for events, including weddings, shows and receptions. Rooms can accommodate up to 100 people, and the château can house up to 100 people overnight.
The Château is reported to have housed many famous guests and residents, including Lafayette, who is reported to have lived in this Château, with stays by Charles De Gaulle and Winston Churchill.
The Château receives constant upkeep and renovations, with the bedrooms reflecting history with names such as : Empire, Honneur, Rotonde and Montebello.
Oddie Beau's ODDNESS Urban exploration & famous historical features! vintage crime cases & eccentric people from the past! ...and other weird stuff :) ....a dusty store window, filled with ancient alluring oddities. Once you've entered, you'll never want to leave. Quality over quantity.
20 авг 2024
