First citation of the castle 1489 (≈ 1489)
The oldest known historical mention.
1850-1856
Reconstruction of the castle
Reconstruction of the castle 1850-1856 (≈ 1853)
By the Majou de la Rousselière family.
10 juillet 1989
Protection of stained glass
Protection of stained glass 10 juillet 1989 (≈ 1989)
Registration for Historic Monuments.
7 octobre 1997
Protection of facades and roofs
Protection of facades and roofs 7 octobre 1997 (≈ 1997)
Supplementary registration for MH.
début XXe siècle
Installation of stained glass
Installation of stained glass début XXe siècle (≈ 2004)
Henry Carot's work on the stairs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The stained glass window signed by Henri Carot sis in the stairwell (Box C 99): inscription by order of 10 July 1989 - The facades and roofs, as well as the terrace and the porch (Box C 99): inscription by order of 7 October 1997
Key figures
Henri Carot - Master glasswork in Paris
Author of the stairwell window.
Famille Majou de la Rousselière - Owners reconstructors
Responsible for work between 1850 and 1856.
Origin and history
Bierson Castle, quoted in 1489, was reportedly destroyed by fire in the 19th century. Its reconstruction between 1850 and 1856 by the Majou de la Rousselière family preserved some ancient elements, while adopting an architectural style combining 17th and 18th century influences. The building is distinguished by its panelled lounges and a rotating wooden staircase, reflecting the eclectic taste of the era.
One of the jewels of the castle is a stained glass window signed by Henri Carot, installed in the early 20th century in the stairwell. Representing a naked woman at her toilet, this rare work in the civil field illustrates the talent of the Parisian master glassmaker. The stained glass window, as well as facades, roofs, terraces and porches, have been protected under the Historic Monuments since 1989 and 1997.
Bierson Castle, a private property, bears witness to the architectural and artistic evolution between the Second Empire and the Belle Époque. Its combination of neo-classical styles and ancient elements makes it a remarkable example of the regional heritage of New Aquitaine, linked to local history and the land aristocracy of Vienna.
