Château de la Barre, Medieval castle in Brégnier-Cordon, France
The castle stands on the western slope of Mont de Cordon, featuring 14th-century fortifications and a main building from the 20th century.
The structure operated as a toll collection point and judicial court, with its elevated position enabling surveillance of traffic along the Rhône River.
The castle gained literary significance as events that occurred here in 1826 influenced Stendhal's novel 'Le Rouge et le Noir'.
Located at coordinates 45.632222, 5.622778, the castle maintains its original defensive elements through regular maintenance and restoration work.
The property witnessed a dramatic incident involving a seminarian named Antoine Berthe, who shot Henriette de Cordon in church, leading to his execution.
Location: Brégnier-Cordon
GPS coordinates: 45.63222,5.62278
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
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