The remains of the Castle can be visited
CastleSail-sous-Couzan
Château de Couzan
In Sail-sous-Couzan in the French Département Loire stands the Château de Couzan, a castle ruin from the 11th century. It offers a panoramic view over the plains and hills of the Forez region, the Lignon valley, and the Lyonnais mountains.
History+
The origins of Château de Couzan date back to the 11th century. Initially, the castle was owned by the House of Semur, a noble family. It later passed to a collateral line of this family, the House of Damas-en-Forez. In the 15th century, the castle complex came into the possession of the House of Lévis.
Location+
The castle ruin is located in Sail-sous-Couzan, in the Département Loire, which belongs to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France. It stands at an elevation of approximately 594 m above sea level.
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