N & E
Napoléon & Empire
Castle of Saint-Drézéry
Gallery of castles, palaces and strongholds
In 1791 Jean-Jacques Regis de Cambaceres acquired for 50 000 pounds this area, sold as national property by the municipality of Montpellier.
Himself being vice president of the council, he had to use a "straw man".
The Duke of Parma, became Duke of Cambaceres, bequeathed at his death the castle to the Cathedral of Montpellier.
Himself being vice president of the council, he had to use a "straw man".
The Duke of Parma, became Duke of Cambaceres, bequeathed at his death the castle to the Cathedral of Montpellier.
