Château de La Forest, Medieval castle in Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu, France
The quadrangular fortress displays four corner towers reduced to the height of the main building and features a narrow arched entrance doorway.
Built in the 14th century, the castle belonged to the La Forest family and formed part of a defensive network along the Rhône River.
The structure represents military architecture from the late 13th century with its defensive system typical of the Duchy of Savoy period.
The castle requires extensive restoration work, scheduled for completion in June 2027, including roof replacement and wall reconstruction.
A landslide in 2007 created extensive damage to the eastern façade, leading to its selection for endangered heritage property protection.
Location: Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu
GPS coordinates: 45.68360,5.80750
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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