Château de La Motte, Medieval castle in 7th arrondissement of Lyon, France
The castle structure includes towers and a round tower surrounding an irregular quadrangle courtyard with battlements at the southern entrance point.
In 1476, Lord Jean de Villeneuve inhabited the castle, and his grandson later sold it to Hugues Dupuy who became seigneur de la Motte in 1554.
The French government registered Château de La Motte as a Monument Historique in 1983, recognizing its architectural and historical importance to Lyon.
Located on the left bank of the Rhône, the castle stands near the intersection of eastern and southern ancient roads of Lyon.
The fortress occupies a small hill created during Gallo-Roman times to protect against floods and provide surveillance of the Guillotière area.
Location: 7th arrondissement of Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.74460,4.85252
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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