Where is the château des Chances located?

It stands in the commune of Les Haies, in the Rhône department, at the foot of the Pilat massif.

What remains of the château des Chances?

Only a half-collapsed tower and a few sections of wall remain.

What is the origin of the château des Chances?

Its earliest known mention is a charter from April 970, naming a certain Rudolph of the Lavieu family as holder of the castle.

Can you visit the château des Chances?

No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is available.

Château des Chances

Chances Castle

Les Haies

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Les Haies

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Château des Chances stands in Les Haies (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

In the Rhône department, at the foot of the Pilat massif, the ruined château des Chances lies within the commune of Les Haies. What survives of this medieval fortress amounts to little more than a partially collapsed tower alongside scattered wall sections. A charter from April 970 provides the earliest reference to the site, naming Rudolph of the influential Lavieu family as its owner. Visitors should expect historical remains rather than any form of restored structure.

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What to know

The site consists of ruins, with no restored structure or known visitor facilities.
No opening hours or admission fees are available for this site.
As access and terrain are not documented, sturdy footwear suited to a natural or unimproved site is advisable.
The main interest of the site is historical, linked to a mention dating back to the 10th century.

Where this château is

Les Haies · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Les Haies, Rhône

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Frequently asked

Where is the château des Chances located?: It stands in the commune of Les Haies, in the Rhône department, at the foot of the Pilat massif.
What remains of the château des Chances?: Only a half-collapsed tower and a few sections of wall remain.
What is the origin of the château des Chances?: Its earliest known mention is a charter from April 970, naming a certain Rudolph of the Lavieu family as holder of the castle.
Can you visit the château des Chances?: No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is available.