Château de Machy

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Château de Machy, Medieval castle in Chasselay, France

The castle includes multiple buildings with a main facade that shows a turret containing a staircase, reflecting traditional 17th-century French architecture.

In 1778, Jean Antoine Morand de Jouffrey purchased the estate for his 18-year-old son, and the family maintained ownership until the late 20th century.

The castle functions as Maison-Theatre de Machy, where the professional theater company La Premiere Seconde creates performances and conducts training programs.

Located 15 kilometers from Lyon in the Monts d'Or region, the castle stands at coordinates 45.8625 latitude and 4.75917 longitude.

The property contains a pigeon house situated beneath the main building, along with a chapel featuring a west-facing terrace with balustrades.

Location: Chasselay

GPS coordinates: 45.86250,4.75917

Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:53

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