Château de Genas
Genas Castle
Cléon-d'Andran
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- Where
- Cléon-d'Andran
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Château de Genas stands in Cléon-d'Andran (Drôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Set in the Andrans plain, in the Drôme provençale region, the château de Genas displays a 17th century classical façade flanked by two corner pavilions with curved pediments. Its most notable feature is a double balustraded staircase adorned with lions, one of the few of its kind in the region, crowned with the coat of arms of the Genas family. Oriented to shelter from the mistral wind, the building has kept most of its original layout despite a 19th century wing addition.
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What to know
- The château is privately owned, which limits access conditions to the interior.
- The monument is listed as a historic monument, with the listing covering the enclosing wall, gate and garden.
- No visiting hours or admission fees could be verified, so it is advisable to check directly before visiting.
- The château is located at the edge of the village of Cléon-d'Andran, on the road to Marsanne.
- The main interest lies in the façade and the double balustraded staircase, visible from the surroundings.
Where this château is
Cléon-d'Andran · Drôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Address
950, route de Marsanne, 26450 Cléon-d'Andran
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- Period of construction
- 17th century
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Frequently asked
- Is the château de Genas open to the public?
- It is a private property, and no verified information indicates opening hours or interior visiting conditions.
- Since when has the château de Genas been protected?
- It has been listed as a historic monument since an order dated 31 July 1989, along with its enclosing wall, gate and garden.
- How old is the château de Genas?
- The current building dates from the 17th century, with no earlier construction elements identified.
- Why is it called château de Genas?
- It takes its name from the Genas family, who settled there in the early 17th century, although it was long known as château de Beaulieu during their ownership.
- Where is the château de Genas located?
- It stands in Cléon-d'Andran, in the Drôme department, at the edge of the village on the road to Marsanne.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q15944509
- Mérimée PA00116918