Château de Virieu, Medieval castle in Val-de-Virieu, France.
The castle features four pointed towers rising above residential buildings with triangular dormers, surrounded by centuries-old beech and lime trees.
The castle, dating from the 11th century, received cannons as gifts from King Louis XIII in 1622, now displayed under brick arcade galleries.
The castle chapel contains a carved Stations of the Cross created by Stéphanie de Virieu and a ceiling designed to resemble an upturned boat.
The castle opens from April to November on weekends and holidays, with daily tours in July and August, except Mondays, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The entrance door contains exactly 2115 original nails and displays the Virieu family coat of arms above the threshold.
Location: Val-de-Virieu
Website: http://chateau-de-virieu.com
GPS coordinates: 45.47940,5.47917
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region contains natural paths, waterfalls and historical buildings. Here you will find medieval castles, volcanic peaks and caves. The region includes the Massif Central, alpine plateaus and gothic architecture.
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