Château de Croix

Château de Croix is an 18th century castle in Génelard built with yellow stone and a rectangular layout. Two wings extend from the main structure and overlook the Bourbince river below.

Paul-Étienne Mayneaud de la Tour demolished the original fortress in 1730 and completed a new castle by 1744. The rebuilt structure served as a modernized residence for the estate.

The château interior underwent substantial renovations in 1874, adding stables, a dovecote, and a mill to support the lifestyle of French nobility.

The castle sits on private property and is not open to public visits. Visitors can only view the exterior from nearby roads and surrounding areas.

The adjoining park was landscaped in English style in 1841 and includes a circular tower pavilion and a polygonal dovecote. The garden design reflects how French estate owners adapted foreign landscape traditions.

Location: Génelard

GPS coordinates: 46.58440,4.23194

Latest update: December 18, 2025 11:40