To be privately owned
CastleTheizé
Château de Rochebonne
The Château de Rochebonne is a historic castle complex in Theizé, in the French department of Rhône. Originally rebuilt as a fortified house in the 15th century and transformed into a pleasure castle in the 17th century, it sits on a hill and offers insight into the rich history of the region.
History+
The origins of Château de Rochebonne date back to 1363, when an earlier fortification was demolished during the Hundred Years' War by the Canon-Counts of Lyon to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. In the 15th century, the de Fougères family built a fortified house on this site, which served as a watchpost for the nearby Château Oingt. In 1525, ownership passed to Pierre de Châteauneuf de Rochebonne through marriage, and the estate adopted the name Rochebonne. After the destruction of Oingt, the Château gained importance. In the 17th century, under Charles de Châteauneuf, Marquis de Rochebonne, it was transformed into a prestigious pleasure castle. Later, the estate changed hands several times, including Jean-Baptiste d’Audiffret and Antoine Rique, before experiencing a decline in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Location+
The Château de Rochebonne is located in the municipality of Theizé in the Rhône department, which belongs to the Rhône-Alpes region in France. It is situated at an altitude of approx. 468 meters above sea level.
On site+
Today, the Château de Rochebonne is privately owned. It stands as a testament to its eventful history and offers visitors a glimpse of its well-preserved architecture.
Nearby+
- Château de Rapetour (castle), approx. 0.7 km away
- Château de Jarnioux (castle), approx. 2.7 km away
- Château de Bagnols (castle), approx. 2.8 km away
- Château des Bassieux (château), approx. 6.8 km away
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