Maison natale de François Mitterrand
Maison natale de François Mitterrand, Presidential birth house in Jarnac, France.
The Maison natale de François Mitterrand is a two-story traditional Charentais house on rue Abel Guy in Jarnac. The rooms display furnished living spaces, a functioning workshop, and personal objects from different periods of the family's life.
The site previously held a Protestant temple that was demolished in 1685 after the Edict of Nantes was revoked. The Mitterrand family later built their residence on this spot, creating a place that united craft and family.
The house shows how a prosperous local family lived, with rooms that blend daily life and work. The furnishings tell of craftsmanship and business sense that was rooted in this region.
The house is open from Tuesday to Sunday between April and October, with guided tours available in French and English. Access is straightforward to find, and visitors should allow adequate time for the full tour.
The family's original trade was a distillery and workshop in the back of the house, where vinegar and barrels for local cognac production were made. This workspace remains intact and shows how craft traditions were woven into family life.
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