When was the Abrègement château built?

The château rests on a medieval fief; it was transformed in the 18th century, then substantially remodeled around the middle of the 19th century.

What does the chapel contain?

The chapel, built in Neo-Gothic style during the 19th-century restructuring, houses stained glass windows, wall paintings, and furnishings of heritage significance.

What is the extent of protection for the domain?

The entire domain, including the archaeological soil of the plots, has been listed as a historical monument since 2014, with the exception of a modern swimming pool.

Domaine de l'Abrègement

Bioussac

Access

Partly open

The park is open to visitors in the warmer months.

Source: Office de tourisme Destination Nord Charente, courriel du 17 octobre 2026

Where: Bioussac

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Domaine de l'Abrègement stands in Bioussac (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century, milieu 19th century). Only part of the building can be visited.

The Abrègement domain, located in Bioussac, Charente, stands on the site of a former medieval fief. Transformed in the 18th century and substantially restructured around the middle of the 19th century, it combines a residence decorated with fine woodwork and fireplaces with a Neo-Gothic chapel. The chapel contains stained glass windows and wall paintings of heritage interest.

What to know

The domain has been listed as a historical monument since 2014.
The entire estate, including the archaeological subsurface, is protected with the exception of a modern swimming pool and its enclosure.
Interior elements, flooring and furnishings in the chapel are among the notable features of the site.

Where this château is

Bioussac · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

16700 Bioussac

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA16000056
Period of construction: 18th century, milieu 19th century

Frequently asked

When was the Abrègement château built?: The château rests on a medieval fief; it was transformed in the 18th century, then substantially remodeled around the middle of the 19th century.
What does the chapel contain?: The chapel, built in Neo-Gothic style during the 19th-century restructuring, houses stained glass windows, wall paintings, and furnishings of heritage significance.
What is the extent of protection for the domain?: The entire domain, including the archaeological soil of the plots, has been listed as a historical monument since 2014, with the exception of a modern swimming pool.