History of Château de Briançon since the 11th century

La Résidence Sociale: A century-old hospitality mission

La Résidence Sociale, founded in 1913 and recognized as a public utility in 1920, is a non-profit association established by Marie-Jeanne Bassot and Mathilde Girault. Their initial goal was to continue the work of the La Maison Sociale Association, which served the working-class neighborhoods of Paris. After moving to Levallois-Perret, the association gradually adapted its project in response to the changing needs of society, focusing on the reception and support of vulnerable people, especially those with mental disabilities.

In 1941, La Résidence Sociale acquired Château de Briançon, transforming it into a place to care for orphaned children. Over the years, the château has served as a transitional home, an open-air sanatorium, a nursery, and a medical-educational institute. In 2013, the association decided to renovate the château to create a hotel, while maintaining its commitment to supporting vulnerable people. As such, every stay at the hotel contributes to supporting the association's projects for people with disabilities.

Today, La Résidence Sociale manages 13 medico-social establishments across three regions: Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, and Maine-et-Loire. The association supports nearly 700 beneficiaries each day with the help of almost 300 professionals. Its mission is to offer inclusive and fulfilling life paths for vulnerable individuals, engaging local partners to support this cause. Château de Briançon, while welcoming visitors, continues to play a key role in this social mission, allowing everyone to contribute to the realization of these human and solidarity projects.