Villa Bethania, Historical residence in Rennes-le-Château, France.
Villa Bethania is a stone dwelling built in early 20th-century Rennes-le-Château with walls decorated with religious imagery. The building features stained glass windows and a terracotta sculpture depicting a famous religious subject.
The house was designed by architect Tiburce Caminade and built between 1901 and 1905 for a local priest. It was created during an era when such private residences were being constructed for church officials in rural areas.
The house displays religious artwork and decorative details from the early 1900s that reveal the owner's deep faith and taste. Walking through its rooms gives a sense of how a wealthy member of the clergy lived and worshipped in rural France during that era.
The house is open to visitors through guided tours arranged by the local administration. Plan ahead as visits are offered at scheduled times throughout the week.
The house was later converted into a hotel, which drew visitors curious about the original owner's story. This transformation made it known beyond its original purpose as a private residence.
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