Villa Bethania, Historical residence in Rennes-le-Château, France.
Villa Bethania stands as a stone building with religious decorations, stained glass windows, and a terracotta statue based on Murillo's Assumption of the Virgin.
The villa was constructed between 1901 and 1905 by architect Tiburce Caminade for priest Bérenger Saunière, who registered it under his maidservant Marie Dénarnaud's name.
The interior features religious art pieces including a figurine of the Infant Jesus of Prague and decorative elements that reflect early 20th-century French provincial design.
The Municipal Council of Rennes-le-Château manages the property, which visitors can explore through scheduled guided tours during regular opening hours.
The villa gained attention when Noël Corbu transformed it into Hotel de la Tour in 1955, attracting visitors interested in stories about Saunière's unexplained wealth.
GPS coordinates: 42.92778,2.26250
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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