Château de Loyes, Medieval castle in Villieu-Loyes-Mollon, France.
The Château de Loyes stands with its high roofs, flanked by towers, surrounded by a French formal garden with stone muses and architectural elements.
In 1740, Baron Gabriel Dervieu de Villieu constructed the present castle near the remnants of ancient ramparts, replacing an earlier fortress destroyed in the 16th century.
André Le Nôtre, gardener to King Louis XIV, designed the park layout incorporating lime tree avenues, a water mirror, and a 17th-century stone bridge.
The castle opens during heritage days, with entry fees of 3 euros for the park and 5 euros for interior access, requiring advance contact at 04 74 61 01 60.
After a fire in 1795 damaged the structure, modifications included simplified roofs and lowered lateral towers, altering the original architectural composition.
Location: Villieu-Loyes-Mollon
GPS coordinates: 45.92670,5.23067
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
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