What remains of the medieval château de Chavagneux?

A cylindrical brick keep dating from around 1290-1300 still stands, along with some remains of the fortified enclosure.

Is the château de Chavagneux a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since a 1942 decree, covering the keep and the remains of the old fortress.

Where is the château de Chavagneux located?

It is located in the commune of Genouilleux, in the Ain department, on the banks of the Saône.

Who owns the château de Chavagneux today?

The estate belongs to the Frerejean family, who acquired it in the early 20th century.

Château de Chavagneux

Chavagneux Castle

Genouilleux

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Where: Genouilleux

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Château de Chavagneux stands in Genouilleux (Ain), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 14th century, 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Overlooking the Saône river at Genouilleux, in the Ain department, stands the cylindrical brick keep of a fortified castle built around the late 13th and early 14th centuries. A second château was erected nearby in the 18th century, partly using materials from the demolished medieval fortress. Only this tower and a few remains of the old enclosure survive today, recalling a site that once controlled a river crossing and its toll.

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What to know

The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1942, covering the keep and the remains of the old fortress.
The estate still belongs to the Frerejean family, who have owned it since the early 20th century.
No verified information on opening hours, fees or visiting conditions is available here.

Where this château is

Genouilleux · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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4QGW+X6, 01090 Genouilleux

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00116405
Period of construction: 12th century, 14th century, 15th century

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What remains of the medieval château de Chavagneux?: A cylindrical brick keep dating from around 1290-1300 still stands, along with some remains of the fortified enclosure.
Is the château de Chavagneux a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since a 1942 decree, covering the keep and the remains of the old fortress.
Where is the château de Chavagneux located?: It is located in the commune of Genouilleux, in the Ain department, on the banks of the Saône.
Who owns the château de Chavagneux today?: The estate belongs to the Frerejean family, who acquired it in the early 20th century.