Château de Francheville, Medieval castle ruins in Francheville, France.
The remains of the castle stand on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Yzeron valley, with walls reaching heights of ten meters.
The Archbishop of Lyon, Renaud de Forez, established this fortress between 1175 and 1200, appointing a castellan to manage the fief.
The monument represents medieval military architecture within the Rhône department and forms part of Francheville's heritage trail.
Access to the ruins requires prior authorization as the site remains private property with restricted visiting conditions.
The walls of the polygonal enclosure, built from granite rubble, exceed two meters in thickness in certain sections of the structure.
Location: Francheville
GPS coordinates: 45.73650,4.77015
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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