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Château de Souzy-la-Briche, Souzy-la-Briche

Château de Souzy-la-Briche

Souzy-la-Briche

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Souzy-la-Briche

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Château de Souzy-la-Briche stands in Souzy-la-Briche (Essonne), in the Île-de-France region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The château de Souzy-la-Briche, in the Essonne department, is an official residence of the French executive, now placed at the disposal of the Prime Minister. Built during the Restoration period, the house stands within extensive grounds that also contain a 13th-century Gothic chapel surrounded by a pool. The estate has belonged to the French state since it was bequeathed by the Simon family in 1972, and has almost never been open to visitors.

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What to know

  • The château is an official residence in active use and is not open for visits.
  • It was opened to the public only once, in 1995, and only to residents of the local commune.
  • The estate covers around 280 hectares, two-thirds of which are woodland.
  • The 13th-century chapel, where the former owners are buried, stands inside the grounds, out of sight from outside.
  • There is no public access, opening times or admission fee for this site.

Where this château is

Souzy-la-Briche · Essonne · Île-de-France

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Address

G4HW+4R, 91580 Souzy-la-Briche

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Souzy-la-Briche?
No, it is an official residence in active use, closed to the public apart from one exceptional opening in 1995.
Who owns the château de Souzy-la-Briche?
It has belonged to the French state since the Simon family bequeathed it in 1972.
Who uses the château today?
The estate is placed at the disposal of the French Prime Minister.
What can be seen in the château's grounds?
The grounds include a 13th-century Gothic chapel surrounded by a pool, along with stables and a canal.

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The most visited in this department — Essonne

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