Château d'Apremont, Renaissance castle in Apremont, France
The castle stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Vie Valley, with two remaining towers and fortified walls from its original structure.
Philippe Chabot de Brion, childhood friend of King Francis I, ordered the construction of this Renaissance castle between 1534 and 1542.
The castle houses a permanent exhibition featuring a film, optical theater, and reproduction of the 16th-century Apremont Scroll.
Visitors can explore the East Tower, chapel with exhibitions, vaulted passageway, and surrounding park with guided tours available for upper floors.
The castle features one of only two vaulted horse passages in France, carved into schist rock for mounted riders to enter directly.
Location: Apremont
GPS coordinates: 46.74917,-1.74139
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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