Château de Fromente, Medieval castle in Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or, France.
The Château de Fromente stands at an altitude of 320 meters, overlooking a ravine carved by the Fromente stream and the Saint-André valley.
The canon counts of Lyon received this territory in the early 10th century from Archbishop Alwala and constructed this fortified house in the Monts d'Or.
The castle's court of honor features an arcade gallery and a southern facade with seven bays, with the central section topped by a balustrade.
The nine-hectare estate now belongs to the Company of Mary Our Lady and operates as a private educational institution under contract.
General Henri Giraud prepared the North African landing operation from this castle during World War II.
Location: Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or
GPS coordinates: 45.80920,4.79480
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
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