Castles to visit Rhônes-Alpes

Located a few kilometres from Villié-Morgon, this superb castle deserves a great deal of attention. In the th century it was a defensive fortress, necessary since Burgundy was not far away. From that time remained the square dungeon, the walls, the mass and the towers. In the th century, the Lord of St. Lager became the master and bound to embellish him. In the th century, the Renaissance left a significant mark as evidenced by the inner courtyard and its galleries. Many sculptures adorn its walls. You can visit the courtyard, the kitchen with its huge fireplace, the Gothic chapel and the oubliettes. Don't forget to look in the air: Corcelles has exceptional structures.

This castle, built in 1470 by Guillaume Armuet, dominates the Jarrie valley and enjoys an exceptional location in the heart of nature. Although its roof collapsed in 1917, its facades made of pebbles and schist, as well as its four corner turrets give it a proud appearance in the middle of the landscape. The building had different owners until the commune bought it from the descendants of the Jouvin family in 1976. Since 1978, the Association for the Safeguarding of the Bon Repos Castle has been in charge of securing the monument and keeping it alive.

This castle has little to do with that of Star'Ac! And yet we're at a talent discoverer on a national rock scene that becomes a little more compelling every year. 2 kilometres from Saint Center, it was in the old family farm that Mr Exbrayat created the castle Ruling in the late 1970 s. At the beginning, these are musicians who come to animate the place, and then they will be increasingly international groups that will come to burn the planks of a mythical stage, open to all styles: reggae (with Kana in particular), techno-rock (Dandy Freaks), jazz acid (Brooklyn Funk Essentials)… So some "big sizes" make, after a Parisian scene, a detour by Ruling for an unforgettable date. Of course, it is sometimes difficult to reach the bar of a box as irrefutable as the music it broadcasts, but the pleasure of coming here is still in the diverse encounters that can be made on its way. Note that to make a full place for new electronic music, Ruling has opened a second room - down - to the electric atmosphere with a turning dj from the dub to drum & bass passing through the hardtek. In short, a passage required to live at the time of the night ardéchoise.

A few minutes from the neighborhoods of La Métare, the castle of Rochetaillée proudly displays the ruins of its ramparts. An iron staircase allows you to visit the interior free of charge and without supervision (some panels are used for guided tours). Built on a quartz peak, this building dates back to the 11th century and has only 3 of its 4 original towers. Accessible day and night, the top of the towers offers a breathtaking view of the village and its surroundings!

An interesting private residence built by Galien de Châbons in 1640.

First, the castle of Roche-la-Molière was a 12th century fortress. Modified in the 15th century and then in the 18th century, it is one of the rare medieval remains of the southern Loire. Surrounded by a magnificent garden, the castle opens its doors to you for a visit among its towers, curtains, machicolation... 13th century kitchen with a very rare set of 3 ovens, 17th century vaults decorated with coats of arms, 18th century salons and Kabyle lounge, chapel decorated with paintings... a great historical interest. Temporary exhibitions are regularly organized.

The first monks settled in Apple in 834. In 960 they passed under the administration of Cluny. The first church is then abandoned in favour of a new Romanesque building, now Parish Church Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul. In the th century, the priory changed the strong house and endowed it with a Renaissance facade. After the Revolution of large bourgeois families buy the places and turn them into a residential castle. In 1990 the general council became owner, supported the restoration to open it to the public. Many temporary exhibitions offer the beauty of the places!

Always sheltered by its water ditches, this castle fully restored on 15 acres, accessed via a drawbridge, is dominated by a squat and impressive keep. The interior is up, with an interesting decoration and architecture.

It is here, overlooking the city, that the remains of the feudal castle of the dukes of Bourbon and Urfé are found. Nearby, we find the chapel Notre-Dame-du-Château, Gothic style (of the xivth century and Gothic style where the funeral of Anne d 'Urfé was held, which was under Charles IX third royal bailli of the Forez and gentleman of the king.

Saint-Marcel-de-Feline is an old village facing the Forez Mountains. The castle blends perfectly into its heart, close to the square and the church and on its edge along the hills and valleys. The castle of Saint-Marcel is an ancient house whose origin dates back to the th century and which underwent transformation after the Middle Ages, only in the th and th centuries, restored in an Italian Renaissance style that gives it its current appearance. Classified in historic monuments, this square block is surrounded by deep ditches, presents an inner courtyard with covered galleries and an interesting series of rooms furnished inside.