Can you visit the château de Chazay-d'Azergues?

Available information does not specify visiting conditions for the interior, but the exterior remains can be seen from the village streets.

How old is the château de Chazay-d'Azergues?

The present building dates largely from a 15th-century reconstruction carried out under abbot Théodore du Terrail.

Who built the château de Chazay-d'Azergues?

The site was first fortified by the abbots of Ainay, who later became barons of Chazay and oversaw its defence and development over the centuries.

What remains of the fortifications at Chazay-d'Azergues?

The Castellum gate, the Baboin gate and a truncated tower survive as remnants of the three enclosures that once surrounded the village.

Château de Chazay

Chazay Castle

Chazay-d'Azergues

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Where: Chazay-d'Azergues

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Château de Chazay stands in Chazay-d'Azergues (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. No visits are on record for this building.

The château de Chazay-d'Azergues overlooks the village that bears its name, at the entrance to the Azergues valley northwest of Lyon. Once a stronghold of the abbots of Ainay, who became barons of Chazay, it retains a tall dwelling flanked by four corner towers and a polygonal stair tower, built largely in the 15th century under abbot Théodore du Terrail. Of the three enclosures that once protected the site, only scattered remains survive within today's village, such as the Castellum gate or the truncated tower near the church.

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What to know

The château stands in the centre of the village of Chazay-d'Azergues, whose streets still follow the line of the former fortifications.
Remains visible from public streets include the Castellum gate, the Baboin gate and a truncated tower near the church.
The 15th-century carved door and fireplace, listed as historic monuments, are located inside the dwelling.
The site forms part of a wider protected area that also includes the Magat tower and the remains of the former Benedictine priory.

Where this château is

Chazay-d'Azergues · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Chazay-d'Azergues, Rhône

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00117741

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Chazay-d'Azergues?: Available information does not specify visiting conditions for the interior, but the exterior remains can be seen from the village streets.
How old is the château de Chazay-d'Azergues?: The present building dates largely from a 15th-century reconstruction carried out under abbot Théodore du Terrail.
Who built the château de Chazay-d'Azergues?: The site was first fortified by the abbots of Ainay, who later became barons of Chazay and oversaw its defence and development over the centuries.
What remains of the fortifications at Chazay-d'Azergues?: The Castellum gate, the Baboin gate and a truncated tower survive as remnants of the three enclosures that once surrounded the village.