Château de Groslée, Medieval castle in Groslée-Saint-Benoît, France
The square tower of Château de Groslée stands with round towers designed for firearms, positioned on a hill overlooking the Rhône River.
Built around 1180 by Jacques de Groslée, the castle became part of the Savoy counts' possessions in 1305 with Berlion de La Mar as castellan.
The castle chapel held two weekly masses, marking the spiritual life of the noble residents and local community during medieval times.
The castle remains, registered as a historical monument since October 1992, require verification of access conditions before planning a visit.
The fortification system includes a high chemise and defensive walls with round towers, representing military architecture adaptations for firearm usage.
Location: Groslée-Saint-Benoît
GPS coordinates: 45.71400,5.56081
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56
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