When was the Grand'Maisons fortified house built?

The building dates from the 15th century.

Where is the Grand'Maisons fortified house located?

It stands in Cogny, in the Rhône department, on a hillside south of the village.

What can be seen at this building?

Two residential wings, a tall square tower with a small spire, a round watch tower, and mullioned windows of golden stone.

Who owned the Grand'Maisons fortified house?

The d'Espinay family owned it before selling it to Claude Picard in 1750.

Maison forte des Grand'Maisons

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Maison forte des Grand'Maisons stands in Cogny (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Cogny, in the Rhône department, the Grand'Maisons fortified house stands on a hillside south of the village. The 15th-century complex combines two separate residential wings, a tall square tower topped with a small spire, and a round tower facing the inner courtyard that once served as a watch post. The east gables show mullioned windows cut from local golden stone.

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What to know

The building sits on a hillside south of the village of Cogny.
It dates from the 15th century and combines two separate residential wings.
The tall square tower with its small spire and the round watch tower are the most visible features from outside.
Ownership passed in 1750 from the d'Espinay family to Claude Picard.

Where this château is

Cogny · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Rte des grands maisons, 69640 Cogny

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When was the Grand'Maisons fortified house built?: The building dates from the 15th century.
Where is the Grand'Maisons fortified house located?: It stands in Cogny, in the Rhône department, on a hillside south of the village.
What can be seen at this building?: Two residential wings, a tall square tower with a small spire, a round watch tower, and mullioned windows of golden stone.
Who owned the Grand'Maisons fortified house?: The d'Espinay family owned it before selling it to Claude Picard in 1750.