What remains of the château de Francheville?

A partially collapsed keep and sections of the polygonal granite rubble wall, the rest of the structure having disappeared.

Who founded the château de Francheville?

Renaud de Forez, archbishop of Lyon, between 1175 and 1200.

Is the château de Francheville a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument (inscrit) by decree of 12 July 1982.

Where is the château de Francheville located?

In the village of Francheville, in the Rhône department, on a rock overlooking the Yzeron valley west of Lyon.

Château de Francheville

Francheville Castle

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Château de Francheville stands in Francheville (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 12th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Yzeron valley west of Lyon, the ruins of the château de Francheville mark the site of a fortress founded in the late 12th century by the archbishop of Lyon, Renaud de Forez. What remains today is a two-thirds ruined keep and sections of granite rubble walls, evidence of a stronghold that once guarded a crossroads of ancient routes. The site is visited as a ruin, without reconstruction, set in a natural setting at the heart of the village.

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What to know

These are open-air ruins, without roofing or interior fittings.
Access is through the village of Francheville, on a rocky outcrop, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1982.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.
The site is suited to a brief stop rather than a guided tour.

Where this château is

Francheville · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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69340 Lyon

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00117763
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 12th century

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What remains of the château de Francheville?: A partially collapsed keep and sections of the polygonal granite rubble wall, the rest of the structure having disappeared.
Who founded the château de Francheville?: Renaud de Forez, archbishop of Lyon, between 1175 and 1200.
Is the château de Francheville a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument (inscrit) by decree of 12 July 1982.
Where is the château de Francheville located?: In the village of Francheville, in the Rhône department, on a rock overlooking the Yzeron valley west of Lyon.