To be privately owned
CastleLa Croix-de-Rozon
Bardonnex Castle
North of the village of Bardonnex in the canton of Geneva lies a fortified house with origins in the 15th century. It is an example of the region's "strong houses," characterized by their compact yet slender construction.
History+
The origins of Bardonnex Castle date back to the 15th century, with the tower being the oldest part from this period. A dendrochronological analysis of a cellar beam dated the construction of the fortified house to around 1427/1428. In the 16th century, it acquired its current form. A gate from 1705, later partially destroyed, found a new function as an agricultural operation in the 19th century. In the 20th century, the castle was renovated and transformed into a patrician residence. In 1985, the fortified house of Bardonnex, along with its surroundings, was classified as a historical monument by the State Council.
Location+
Bardonnex Castle is located in La Croix-de-Rozon, a district of the municipality of Bardonnex, in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 467 meters above sea level.
On site+
Today, Bardonnex Castle is privately owned and therefore not accessible to the public.
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Location: 46.1518, 6.1087