Can you visit the Château de Rastignac?

No, it is private property and can only be visited with an official invitation.

Why does the Château de Rastignac look like the White House?

Built between 1811 and 1817, it shares a similar plan and architectural style with the White House in Washington, which has fueled theories of mutual inspiration.

Does the château still look as it originally did?

No, it was burned down by German troops during the Second World War and later rebuilt by architect Froidevaux.

Which parts of the château are listed as historic monuments?

The façades, roofs, outbuildings and park, as well as the entrance hall and stone staircase.

Château de Rastignac

Rastignac Castle

La Bachellerie

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Château de Rastignac stands in La Bachellerie (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château de Rastignac, in La Bachellerie in the Dordogne, is a residence built between 1811 and 1817 whose architecture bears a striking resemblance to the White House in Washington. Burned by German troops during the Second World War, it was rebuilt afterwards by heritage architect Froidevaux. Its façades, roofs, outbuildings, park, entrance hall and stone staircase are listed as historic monuments.

What to know

The château is private property and cannot be visited without an official invitation.
The current building is the result of a reconstruction carried out after it was burned down in the Second World War.
Heritage listing covers the façades, roofs, outbuildings, park, entrance hall and stone staircase.
No opening hours or admission fees are available since the site is not open to the public.

Where this château is

La Bachellerie · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

980 Château de Rastignac, 24210 La Bachellerie

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00082331
Period of construction: first quarter of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de Rastignac?: No, it is private property and can only be visited with an official invitation.
Why does the Château de Rastignac look like the White House?: Built between 1811 and 1817, it shares a similar plan and architectural style with the White House in Washington, which has fueled theories of mutual inspiration.
Does the château still look as it originally did?: No, it was burned down by German troops during the Second World War and later rebuilt by architect Froidevaux.
Which parts of the château are listed as historic monuments?: The façades, roofs, outbuildings and park, as well as the entrance hall and stone staircase.