Castle of Meximieux, Medieval castle in Meximieux, France
The castle sits on a hill, featuring stone walls, remaining foundations of the original dungeon, and gardens with rare plant species and water basins.
Founded in 1070 by the Archbishop of Lyon, the castle changed ownership between the Beaujeu family, the Count of Vienne, and Savoy before becoming French in 1601.
The local heritage association maintains the castle grounds and organizes educational programs about medieval architecture and regional history throughout the year.
The park surrounding the castle remains open to visitors daily, offering an orientation table with views of the city and multiple walking paths.
Following two fires in 1992 and 2011, the municipality purchased the castle and its five-hectare estate to preserve this historical landmark for the community.
Location: Meximieux
GPS coordinates: 45.90720,5.19080
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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Église Saint-Apollinaire de Meximieux
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Porte d'En-Bas
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Maison des arts contemporains de Pérouges
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Maison Bache
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Maison Salomon
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Ruines de la maison Salomon
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Maison Gerlier
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Écurie Schlutz
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Maison Sambet-Bailly
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Écurie Gerlier
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Maison Plantier
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Maison Ruyssen
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Rue Édouard Herriot
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Cemetery of Meximieux
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War memorial of Meximieux
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Mairie de Meximieux
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Maison, cadastre 1467 (Pérouges)
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Chapelle du petit séminaire de Meximieux
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