Château de Brochon

Château de Brochon is a castle with limestone walls, tall towers, and abundant windows displaying architectural features characteristic of Loire Valley châteaux. The structure occupies a central position on its grounds with multiple floors and a spacious entrance hall.

Built between 1895 and 1898 by architects Louis Perreau and Albert Leprince, the castle replaced earlier Carthusian structures from the 14th century. The building has served different purposes since its completion, eventually becoming a school facility in the 20th century.

The entrance hall displays a coffered ceiling and stained glass windows with personalized initials, while a carved stone lion occupies the staircase as a sculptural focal point. These ornamental features reveal the aesthetic choices of those who built and inhabited the place.

The castle operates as a school building and visitors can access it only on special occasions such as European Heritage Days in September. The exterior and grounds can be explored when the building is not in use for daily school activities.

The grounds feature an English-style park with an alpine garden that once held more than 700 different rose varieties collected by the original owners. This botanical area reveals a specialized horticultural interest that few visitors know about.

Location: Brochon

Architects: Louis Perreau

GPS coordinates: 47.23840,4.97310

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08