Château de Fromente

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Château de Fromente stands in Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Fromente stands on the heights of Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or, overlooking the small valleys carved by the Fromente and Saint-André streams. Its buildings, arranged in a layout roughly shaped like the number nine, combine three building periods, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Visitors reach the grounds through a monumental gateway flanked by two round towers, leading to a courtyard lined with an arcaded gallery and a south facade marked by seven bays. The estate now houses a school, which shapes what can actually be visited.

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What to know

• The estate currently houses a school, which limits public access to the buildings.
• The site sits on elevated ground, with sloped approaches from the surrounding valleys.
• No visiting hours or admission fees are available for this château.
• The exterior, including the gateway and towers, can be viewed from the approaches to the estate.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

1 Rte de Champagne, 69370 Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 4 78 35 86 03

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Heritage status

Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can the château de Fromente be visited?

The estate houses a secondary school, which strongly limits public access to the interior of the buildings.

How old is the château de Fromente?

It was founded in the Middle Ages, likely under the influence of the canon-counts of Lyon, then altered during the Renaissance and the 19th century.

Where is the château de Fromente located?

It stands in the commune of Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or, in the Rhône department, at an altitude of around 320 metres.

What can be seen of the château from the outside?

A monumental gateway flanked by two round towers, a crenellated tower at the north-west corner, and a south facade with seven bays are visible from the approaches.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2969275
• Official website

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