When was La Palud Castle built?

It was constructed around 1560 during the Renaissance for a prominent Beaujolais family.

Who are the current owners of the castle?

Since 1680, the castle has belonged to the Chazeaux religious community, which transformed it into an agricultural estate.

What exactly does the historical monument protection cover?

The listing encompasses the main residential block, round towers, return wing, fortified gate, outbuildings, and dovecot.

Château de La Palud

Palud Castle

Quincié-en-Beaujolais

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Where: Quincié-en-Beaujolais

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Château de La Palud stands in Quincié-en-Beaujolais (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

La Palud Castle, built around 1560 in Quincié-en-Beaujolais, exemplifies Renaissance architecture in the Beaujolais region. Its round towers and main residential block, with a return wing, reflect the standing of its original owners. Purchased in the seventeenth century by a religious community, the estate has retained its agricultural outbuildings and remains listed as a historical monument.

What to know

The castle is protected as a historical monument, which ensures its preservation but may affect visitor access.
The complex includes the residential building, round towers, outbuildings, a fortified gate, and a dovecot, all listed.
The estate has operated as a working agricultural property since the nineteenth century, which affects visiting possibilities.
Located in Quincié-en-Beaujolais, the castle stands in the renowned wine-growing territory of the Rhône region.

Where this château is

Quincié-en-Beaujolais · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

69430 Quincié-en-Beaujolais

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00132724
Period of construction: 16th century

Frequently asked

When was La Palud Castle built?: It was constructed around 1560 during the Renaissance for a prominent Beaujolais family.
Who are the current owners of the castle?: Since 1680, the castle has belonged to the Chazeaux religious community, which transformed it into an agricultural estate.
What exactly does the historical monument protection cover?: The listing encompasses the main residential block, round towers, return wing, fortified gate, outbuildings, and dovecot.