How old is the château de Saint-Priest?

Its origins date back to the 14th century, when a fortified house was built for the Richard family, later enlarged through to the 19th century.

Is the château de Saint-Priest a listed historic monument?

It has been officially listed since a decree of 28 December 1984, which protects its façades and roofs except for the end section of the north wing.

Where is the château de Saint-Priest located?

It is located in the town of Saint-Priest, in the Rhône department, within the Lyon metropolitan area.

Château de Saint-Priest

Saint-Priest Castle

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Château de Saint-Priest stands in Saint-Priest (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 16th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Located in Saint-Priest, within the Lyon metropolitan area, this château began as a modest fortified house in the 14th century before being expanded over the centuries by two prominent families, the Richards and later the Guignards. Visitors find a composite ensemble blending medieval architecture, Renaissance façades and 19th-century additions, including towers, a keep and traces of a formal French garden. The great hall of the medieval wing, site of a notable episode in the dispute between Louis XI and his father Charles VII, remains one of its most striking spaces.

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The building has been a listed historic monument since 1984, protecting its façades and roofs.
The protection does not extend to the structure forming the end of the north wing.
No information on opening hours, admission fees or access conditions is available here.
The château is located in the town of Saint-Priest, in the Rhône department.

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Parking: Free private parking (70 spaces) + free public parking (45 spaces) at the château entrance

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Where this château is

Saint-Priest · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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2 Rue de l'Égalité, 69800 Saint-Priest

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+33 4 87 65 06 02

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00118053
Period of construction: 14th century, 16th century, 19th century

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How old is the château de Saint-Priest?: Its origins date back to the 14th century, when a fortified house was built for the Richard family, later enlarged through to the 19th century.
Is the château de Saint-Priest a listed historic monument?: It has been officially listed since a decree of 28 December 1984, which protects its façades and roofs except for the end section of the north wing.
Where is the château de Saint-Priest located?: It is located in the town of Saint-Priest, in the Rhône department, within the Lyon metropolitan area.