Château de Chaumont, Medieval castle in La Serre-Bussière-Vieille, France
The castle exterior walls remain standing against the rural landscape of Creuse department, featuring architectural elements from its original 1886 construction period.
Built in 1886 for opera singer Eugénie Bardet, the castle became a refuge center operated by OSE during World War II to protect Jewish children.
The castle holds deep connections to French performing arts through its first owner Eugénie Bardet and later served as a sanctuary during wartime.
English owner Dan Preston purchased the property in October 2022 and currently manages extensive restoration works to preserve the structure.
A commemorative plaque at rue de Chaumont honors the castle's role in saving Jewish children, including future entertainment figures Popeck and Bill Graham.
Location: La Serre-Bussière-Vieille
Elevation above the sea: 660 m
Height: 24 m
GPS coordinates: 46.05182,2.36502
Latest update: May 25, 2025 10:16
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