Château de Beaulieu, Historical castle in Varennes-lès-Mâcon, France.
The castle features a rectangular main building with two elevated wings, large cross-mullioned windows, and high-pitched roofs with dormer windows.
Built in four years from 1662 by Jacques Ray, the castle replaced an ancient fortress that belonged to the Chaintré family since the year 1000.
The property displays architectural elements from the 17th century French castle design, including symmetrical facades and stone staircases with double straight flights.
The castle, located 45 minutes from Lyon and accessible via A6 and A40 highways, operates as a hotel with a restaurant reopening in August 2024.
The castle grounds contain underground passages extending in four directions from the central courtyard well, though these tunnels are now sealed off.
Location: Varennes-lès-Mâcon
GPS coordinates: 46.27750,4.79167
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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