Can you visit the château de la Barge?

The building houses a training restaurant, so access is tied to that activity rather than a standard tourist visit.

What remains to see of the original château?

The protected feature is a fireplace on the first floor, listed as a historic monument since 1926.

From which period does the château de la Barge date?

The château dates from the 16th century.

Where is the château de la Barge located?

It is located in the commune of Grézieu-la-Varenne, in the Rhône department.

Château de la Barge

Barge Castle

Grézieu-la-Varenne

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Where: Grézieu-la-Varenne

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Château de la Barge stands in Grézieu-la-Varenne (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de la Barge stands in Grézieu-la-Varenne, in the Rhône department, a 16th century building whose interior now houses a training restaurant. Interest centres on a first floor fireplace, the only part of the building listed as a historic monument. The place is not primarily set up for tourist visits, given its current use for culinary training.

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What to know

Only the first floor fireplace is protected as a historic monument, since 1926.
The building houses a training restaurant, which determines access to the premises.
No visiting hours or admission fees are available for this château.
Free visiting of the whole building is not guaranteed given its current use.

Where this château is

Grézieu-la-Varenne · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

5 Av. Lucien Blanc, 69290 Grézieu-la-Varenne

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

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Château phone number

+33 4 78 57 01 58

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00117766
Period of construction: 16th century

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Can you visit the château de la Barge?: The building houses a training restaurant, so access is tied to that activity rather than a standard tourist visit.
What remains to see of the original château?: The protected feature is a fireplace on the first floor, listed as a historic monument since 1926.
From which period does the château de la Barge date?: The château dates from the 16th century.
Where is the château de la Barge located?: It is located in the commune of Grézieu-la-Varenne, in the Rhône department.