When was the keep of Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or castle built?

The keep dates from the 12th century, the Romanesque period.

When was the wall constructed?

The fortified wall was built in the 15th century, three centuries after the keep.

What is the protection status of the site?

The keep was classified as a historical monument in 1984, and the wall was listed in 1981.

Château de Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or

Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or Castle

Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or

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Where: Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or

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Château de Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or stands in Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 15th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Overlooking the Mont-d'Or slopes in the Rhône region, this castle combines two distinct periods: a Romanesque keep from the 12th century and walls built three centuries later. The whole site, protected as a historical monument, reflects changing fortification techniques in the Lyon area.

What to know

The site features a Romanesque keep and a fortified enclosure from the late Middle Ages, both protected as historical monuments.
No access information, admission fee, or opening hours are currently available; contact the municipal office of Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or before visiting.
The village sits at elevation on the Mont-d'Or, so approaching the structures involves walking on sloped terrain.

Where this château is

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

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Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or, Rhône

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00118041
Period of construction: 12th century, 15th century

Frequently asked

When was the keep of Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or castle built?: The keep dates from the 12th century, the Romanesque period.
When was the wall constructed?: The fortified wall was built in the 15th century, three centuries after the keep.
What is the protection status of the site?: The keep was classified as a historical monument in 1984, and the wall was listed in 1981.