Anyone who has visited Rennes-le-Château over the last couple of years will have noticed that the Saunière estate is in a bad state. If nothing is done soon, two of the major landmarks in the Mystery of Rennes-le-Château, the Villa Bethania and the Tour Magdala will have to be closed for the public or worse.

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Alex Painco, the new Major, is calling to the rescue. Since Rennes-le-Château is a tiny village, in spite of what you would expect from the visitor numbers, it has very few resources at its disposal. To be able to restore the Villa Bethania and the Tour Magdala to its original splendour, the Community Council is asking everyone that carries the village and the mystery in his/her heart to make a donation. Every donor will be added to the official community list, maintained to keep track of all restoration work to the domain. It’s an elegant way for every enthusiast to become associated with the Saunière estate for eternity.

Any amount can be sent to:

la Mairie de Rennes le Château,
à l’ordre du Trésor Public,
Mairie,
11190 Rennes le Château
France

Inhabitants of France can transfer the money by national bank transfer:
Mairie de Rennes le Château
Banque de France
CODE BANQUE : 30001
CODE GUICHET 00257
N,° Compte 0000S050043
CLE RIB 17

Anyone who wants to donate from abroad, please transfer the money using the International Bank Account Number (IBAN):
Rennes le Château – ( Banque de France)
IBAN : FR35 3000 1002 5700 00S0 5004 317
BDF BIC (Swift) : BDFEFRPPCCT

More photos can be seen on the village’s official website.

Photos copyright Jean-Patrick Pourtal (thanks Jean-Patrick)

Posted: 06|2|08 at 19:03
Category: Uncategorized
Tags: Rennes-le-Château | restoration | tour magdala | villa bethania
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