Château de Souzy-la-Briche, 19th century château in Souzy-la-Briche, France
Château de Souzy-la-Briche is a 19th-century mansion set within a large estate south of Paris, featuring a Gothic chapel, stables, rose garden, and a canal cutting through the grounds. The property comprises multiple structures arranged across its parkland setting.
The estate was built between 1815 and 1830 during the Empire period and later donated to the French state in 1968 following decades of restoration work. This marked its transition from private to official use.
François Mitterrand spent thirteen years of weekends at this estate, which later became an official residence for French Prime Ministers in 2007.
The property sits about 40 kilometers southwest of Paris between two local towns and is not open for public visits. The grounds remain restricted to official purposes and private use.
The former owners are buried in the chapel on the grounds alongside their pet dog, a condition they specified in their donation agreement with the state. This unusual arrangement reflects the owners' attachment to their home and its grounds.
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