When was the château du Cros built?

Construction began around 1899, directed by Catherine Vacheron, with the collaboration of architect Jean Burel and engineer Louis Lombard-Gérin.

Who commissioned the building of the château?

Catherine Vacheron, wife of Julien Richard-Vitton, mayor of Azolette and regional councillor for the Rhône, oversaw the project to transform the estate into a prestigious residence.

Is the château du Cros open to visitors?

The building has been listed as a historic monument since 2023, but public visiting arrangements are not documented.

Château du Cros

Cros Castle

Azolette

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Azolette

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château du Cros stands in Azolette (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château du Cros, built around 1899 in Azolette, is a secondary residence that emerged from the transformation of a former agricultural estate. Commissioned by Catherine Vacheron, wife of a local politician, this manor reflects architectural significance through the collaboration of architect Jean Burel and engineer Louis Lombard-Gérin, both prominent professionals in the Lyon region. The building bears the marks of its era: its designation as a historic monument in 2023 acknowledges its heritage value from the final quarter of the nineteenth century.

What to know

The manor has been protected as a historic monument since July 2023, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
The château is located on avenue des Cros in Azolette, in the Rhône department.
Visit conditions, opening hours and access arrangements are not specified: enquire directly with the municipality or owner.

Where this château is

Azolette · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

69790 Azolette

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA69000081
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 19th century

Frequently asked

When was the château du Cros built?: Construction began around 1899, directed by Catherine Vacheron, with the collaboration of architect Jean Burel and engineer Louis Lombard-Gérin.
Who commissioned the building of the château?: Catherine Vacheron, wife of Julien Richard-Vitton, mayor of Azolette and regional councillor for the Rhône, oversaw the project to transform the estate into a prestigious residence.
Is the château du Cros open to visitors?: The building has been listed as a historic monument since 2023, but public visiting arrangements are not documented.