To be privately owned
CastleSatigny
Les Bois Castle (Satigny)
Château Les Bois in Satigny, Canton of Geneva, is a historic estate whose history is closely intertwined with the influential Turrettin family. Originally conceived as a representative residence without military function, it testifies to the importance of its builders and their role in the Republic of Geneva.
History+
The history of Château Les Bois begins with the Turrettini family, who fled Italy for Geneva in the 16th century to escape the Inquisition. Francesco Turrettini, a wealthy silk merchant, settled in Geneva and laid the foundation for a dynasty. His son Jean Turrettin acquired a large area near Satigny in 1631, which was named “Les Bois” due to its forests. The ownership also came with extensive manorial rights, including high jurisdiction. Jean Turrettin had the château built as a pleasure residence, although he lost a large part of his fortune through a failed major project. The estate was passed down through generations within the family and extensively renovated and modernized in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, it is inhabited by Guy van Berchem, a descendant of the Turrettins.
Location+
Château Les Bois is located in Satigny in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, at an approximate altitude of 429 m above sea level.
On site+
Château Les Bois is currently privately owned and serves as the residence of the Turrettin family. The estate covers over 110 hectares, including forests, agricultural land, and vineyards. Since 1996, wines have been produced and sold under its own label, making the château a renowned winery.
Nearby+
- Château Bourdigny (Satigny) (Château), approx. 1.2 km away
- Château Chouilly (Satigny) (Château), approx. 1.9 km away
- Château Feuillasse (Meyrin) (Château), approx. 3.4 km away
- Château Dardagny (Château), approx. 4.9 km away
Take Mobile History with you
You are reading this text for free. Premium adds what matters on the road: descriptions read aloud, sites found through your camera, whole regions taken offline.
- Every description, including the ~17,700 Premium sites
- Audio guide: have descriptions read to you on location
- AR finder: see sites through your camera, with distance and bearing
- Unlimited saved sites
14 days free, then from €2.99 a month. Cancel anytime.
Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
This description draws on the facts documented in the linked Wikipedia article; Wikipedia content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wording and editing: Mobile History.
Location: 46.2151, 6.0509