Can you visit the château de La Motte today?

Only part of the estate is accessible, as the château itself is currently under renovation.

Where does the name La Motte come from?

The name comes from the artificial mound, or motte, on which the building was first raised in Gallo-Roman and then medieval times.

Who owned the château over the centuries?

The Villeneuve family held it in the 15th and 16th centuries, before it passed through several owners and later to the religious community of Sainte-Élisabeth.

Did the château have a military role?

Yes, it was incorporated into Lyon's 19th century fortifications and later became a barracks, known afterwards as the Caserne Sergent-Blandan.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

Yes, it is listed, with protection covering the facades and roofs since 1983, extended to the whole building and courtyard in 2014.

Château de La Motte

Motte Castle

7e arrondissement de Lyon

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Where: 7e arrondissement de Lyon

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Château de La Motte stands in 7e arrondissement de Lyon (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, second quarter of the 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built in the 15th century on a former motte castrale, the château de La Motte stands in Lyon's 7th arrondissement, on the historic boundary between the Dauphiné and Lyonnais regions. Its irregular courtyard, framed by two towered wings, still reflects a fortified residence that later hosted royal visitors and eventually became a military barracks. The site, now part of an urban park project, still bears traces of its successive uses, from the medieval keep to 20th century military buildings.

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What to know

Only part of the grounds is open to visitors, as the château itself is currently under renovation.
The site is located in Lyon's 7th arrondissement, within an area undergoing urban redevelopment.
The facades, roofs and inner courtyard are protected as historic monuments.
No visiting hours or admission fees are currently available.
The building served as a military barracks for decades before passing to local authorities in the early 2000s.

Where this château is

7e arrondissement de Lyon · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

11 Rue de l'Épargne, 69007 Lyon

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00117786
Period of construction: 15th century, second quarter of the 16th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de La Motte today?: Only part of the estate is accessible, as the château itself is currently under renovation.
Where does the name La Motte come from?: The name comes from the artificial mound, or motte, on which the building was first raised in Gallo-Roman and then medieval times.
Who owned the château over the centuries?: The Villeneuve family held it in the 15th and 16th centuries, before it passed through several owners and later to the religious community of Sainte-Élisabeth.
Did the château have a military role?: Yes, it was incorporated into Lyon's 19th century fortifications and later became a barracks, known afterwards as the Caserne Sergent-Blandan.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: Yes, it is listed, with protection covering the facades and roofs since 1983, extended to the whole building and courtyard in 2014.