The remains of the Castle can be visited
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Rouelbeau Castle (Ruin) (Vésenaz)
In Vésenaz in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland, lies the Rouelbeau ruin, a former castle. It is the last testament to medieval military architecture in the Geneva region.
History+
The construction of Rouelbeau Castle, initially made of wood and later of stone, took place in the first quarter of the 14th century. Knight Humbert de Choulex completed the construction on July 7, 1318. In the following year, the complex came into the possession of Hugues Dauphin, the Lord of Faucigny, and presumably served as the seat of the castellan. The castle played a strategically important role in securing access to Lake Geneva and the town of Hermance for the Lords of Faucigny. It maintained this defensive function until 1355, when a geopolitical reorganization of the region diminished its importance. Archaeological research and restoration work, which began recently, are uncovering parts of the moats, corner towers, and the gate.
Location+
The Rouelbeau ruin is located at an altitude of approximately 435 m above sea level. It lies on a small green island, about 7 km away from the center of Geneva, on the left bank of Lake Geneva.
On site+
The Rouelbeau ruin is currently accessible to visitors. Ongoing restoration work is making the organization of the former defensive complex increasingly understandable. A didactic trail is planned for the future.
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