Can you visit the château du Mont d'Or?

No, it is private property divided into apartments and closed to the public.

Why is this house called a château?

It is a 17th century country house whose enclosure walls were crenellated by an early owner, which gave it its castle like name.

Where is the château du Mont d'Or located?

In Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or, in the Rhône department, at about 320 metres above the hamlet of la Fucharnière.

Is there a legend linked to the château du Mont d'Or?

Local legend holds that the des Monts d'Or family, said to be related to Roland, kept his horn there, a story echoed in the village's coat of arms.

Château du Mont d'Or

Mont d'Or Castle

Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

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

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château du Mont d'Or stands in Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Set on the heights of Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or, at roughly 320 metres above sea level, this 17th century country house overlooks the hamlet of la Fucharnière. Its castle like appearance comes from the crenellations added to its enclosure walls by an early owner, while its U shaped layout over three storeys, topped with a belvedere, recalls an Italian villa more than a fortress. The south facing front, seven bays wide, features a balcony resting on two massive consoles. Now divided into private apartments, the building is not open to visitors.

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What to know

The château is private property, divided into apartments, and is not open for visits.
The building can be glimpsed from the surroundings of the la Fucharnière hamlet, without entering the grounds.
The site sits on elevated ground on the slopes of the Mont d'Or, meaning an uphill walk to approach it.
There are no opening hours, fees or visitor facilities since the building does not welcome the public.

Where this château is

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

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Address

4 Rue Gabriel Rongier, 69370 Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château du Mont d'Or?: No, it is private property divided into apartments and closed to the public.
Why is this house called a château?: It is a 17th century country house whose enclosure walls were crenellated by an early owner, which gave it its castle like name.
Where is the château du Mont d'Or located?: In Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or, in the Rhône department, at about 320 metres above the hamlet of la Fucharnière.
Is there a legend linked to the château du Mont d'Or?: Local legend holds that the des Monts d'Or family, said to be related to Roland, kept his horn there, a story echoed in the village's coat of arms.