Search and find: the restoration of the Sarcus wing

Game

To mark the theme ‘Heritage at Risk’ for the 43rd edition of European Heritage Days, have a go at spotting the 19th-century rooms at Bussy-Rabutin Castle before their restoration!

  • 19 and 20 September 2026:

    9.15 am – 12.30 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm

  • Free

  • Suitable for all ages

Presentation

An iconic monument in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region forthe 2018 edition of the Heritage Lottery - As part of the Mission Bern initiative, the chateau underwent a major restoration project between 2019 and 2023, led by the Centre des monuments nationaux with support from the Ministry of Culture, the government’s recovery plan and the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.

The work focused primarily onthe wing known as the Sarcus Wing, named after the 19th-century owner who saved the château from ruin. Following a programme of structural works to improve the monument’s condition, the Centre des monuments nationaux was able to undertake the restoration of the interiors.

Take part in a ‘seek and find’ activity to discover the work carried out in the various rooms of this 19th-century wing: can you spot the different spaces highlighted here as they appeared before restoration?

In the 18th-century kitchen, an exhibition of photographs taken during the restoration work will also give you an insight into this major project.