Commanderie de Montiracle, Medieval commandry in Villemoirieu, France.
The Commanderie de Montiracle stands on a prominent hilltop in the center of a small plain, featuring defensive walls and architectural elements from the 13th century.
Built in 1276 under the Knights Templar of Lyon, the fortress later transferred to the Knights Hospitaller and expanded between 1436 and 1439 under Guillaume de Lastic's direction.
The name Montiracle derives from the Latin mons-oraculi, meaning mount of oracles, suggesting earlier Roman or Gallic druidic activities at this location.
The commandery now houses Mineralogica, a private museum established in 2012, displaying over 1200 mineral and crystallography specimens for visitors to examine.
The coat of arms of Guillaume de Lastic remains visible above the entrance door and on a fireplace inside the commandery, marking its 15th-century expansion.
Location: Villemoirieu
GPS coordinates: 45.72130,5.23180
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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