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Trévoux Château

Historic site and monument, Historic patrimony, Fortified castle, Keep, Archeological site, Tower, Gothic, Roman, 13th C, 14th C, Most beautiful detours of France, Classified in Trévoux

  • Trévoux Château was built in the late 13th century by the Lords of Thoire and Villars to protect the town and show their power. The octagonal dungeon has superb views of the River Saône, Monts d'Or, Beaujolais and La Dombes.

  • The presence of a river toll and the town's geopolitical location meant a stone fortress had to be built in the late 13th century. The Saône marked the border between the French Kingdom (right bank) and the Holy Roman Empire (left bank).
    Trévoux was an important tolled crossing point on the Empire's land.

    Aside from stunning views of the Saône, Dombes plateau and Beaujolais, you can gaze at an imposing building listed as a Monument Historique in 1913 and seen as one of the Ain region's...
    The presence of a river toll and the town's geopolitical location meant a stone fortress had to be built in the late 13th century. The Saône marked the border between the French Kingdom (right bank) and the Holy Roman Empire (left bank).
    Trévoux was an important tolled crossing point on the Empire's land.

    Aside from stunning views of the Saône, Dombes plateau and Beaujolais, you can gaze at an imposing building listed as a Monument Historique in 1913 and seen as one of the Ain region's top sites.
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 50  Maximum number of people
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  • Activities
    • Heritage
  • Equipment
    • Car park
    • Free car park
  • Services
    • Guided tours
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  • From March 31, 2025 until September 30, 2025
    Open On Saturday, On Sunday
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