Château de Sandar

The Château de Sandar sits on elevated ground overlooking the Vallon de la Sablière, featuring a square dungeon crowned with a balustrade and a pepper-pot tower.

The estate belonged to the Mont d'Or family in 1048 before passing to the Beaujeu family, and later to Claude Poculot, a merchant and city official from Lyon.

The castle transformed into an agricultural and horticultural school in 1896 when Madame Perret donated the property to the Christian Brothers community.

The castle structure follows a T-shape design with four to five levels, including a neo-Gothic chapel, multiple outbuildings, and extensive grounds with woods and a water feature.

During World War I, the château served as a rehabilitation center for wounded soldiers while maintaining its educational mission in agriculture.

Location: Limonest

GPS coordinates: 45.83389,4.76611

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:39