Château de Saint-Denis-en-Bugey, Medieval castle in Saint-Denis-en-Bugey, France.
The square tower of the castle stands at 335 meters altitude, controlling the entrance to the Albarine gorge in eastern France.
Originally built as an earth and wood structure in 1321 under Count Amadeus V of Savoy, the castle was reconstructed in stone by the Dauphiné in 1326.
The tower represents a classic example of 14th-century military architecture and received monument historique classification on May 26, 1899.
The castle remains are accessible through a marked path at 3 Chemin du Buizin, with the tower being the main preserved structure.
Archaeological excavations near the castle uncovered Gallo-Roman artifacts, indicating continuous human occupation since ancient times.
Location: Saint-Denis-en-Bugey
GPS coordinates: 45.94930,5.33387
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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