Château de Sans-Souci

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Château de Sans-Souci stands in Limonest (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château de Sans-Souci stands in Limonest, northwest of Lyon, overlooking a pond fed by the Châlin-Bruyère stream. Built in the 17th century, it consists of two L-shaped wings, with pavilions topped by steep roofs and a terrace framed by two round towers. Long owned by the Roux de Bézieux family, it later housed an experimental school before becoming a venue for private events.

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What to know

• The château stands within a development zone (ZAC) that bears its name, in Limonest.
• The building is not open for casual visits, as it now functions as an events venue.
• No information on pricing, opening hours or accessibility is available for this site.
• The main interest lies in its exterior architecture and its setting near the pond.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

Free parking, private car park

Where this château is

Limonest · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

260 All. des Cyprès, 69760 Limonest

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

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Château phone number

+33 4 37 59 80 62

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Heritage status

Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de Sans-Souci in Limonest?

It is not open to the public for visits, as the building is now used for events.

When was the Château de Sans-Souci built?

It dates from the 17th century.

Who lived at the Château de Sans-Souci?

The Roux de Bézieux family owned it from the 19th century, before it housed an experimental school in the 1970s.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2970624
• Official website

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