Château de Saint-Cyr

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Château de Saint-Cyr, Medieval castle in Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or, France.

The square tower of the castle stands 21 meters high and overlooks the village center of Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or in the Lyon metropolitan area.

Built in the 12th century by Girin de Rosset, the castle underwent reconstruction in 1210 under Lyon Archbishop Renaud II de Forez.

Pope Clement V stayed at this castle in 1305, marking its significance in the religious history of the Lyon region.

The castle tower, owned by the municipality, has been registered as a historical monument since February 18, 1926.

In 1422, the castle endured pillaging and burning by English and Burgundian forces during medieval conflicts.

Location: Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or

GPS coordinates: 45.81470,4.81778

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07

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