The castle of Lachassagne (château de Lachassagne) is located in the Rhône department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region (Massif Central, France). The Domaine du Château de Lachassagne offers panoramic views of the Saône river plain.
It was built in 1830 on the ruins of a medieval castle by the family of Rochechouart de Mortemart, whose arms adorn the facade. The building has a long wine-growing tradition since the vineyard, the vatting and the cellars were fitted out and developed in 1777. Today, the estate is still devoted to the wine production.
The site of the Château de LACHASSAGNE estate is exceptional! 40 km north of Lyon, in the heart of Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées, the property overlooks the Saône plain and enjoys a panoramic view. It has the particularity of having 62 ha completely enclosed by walls; it includes a 25 ha wood, 21 ha of vines, meadows, a very beautiful central alley lined with trees and numerous retaining walls in dry stones. In the woods, it is possible to climb to the top of a tower and discover a 360 ° view of the whole of southern Beaujolais. The Château also has a very fine cuvage to visit with an imposing press from 1843 and vaulted cellars.
Address: 416 Rue du Château, 69480 Lachassagne, France
Working hours:
Saturday 9:30AM–12PM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
How to get to?
From Paris: 4 hr 25 min (444 km) via A6
From Lyon: 39 min (35.3 km) via A6 and D70
From Andorra: 7 hr 25 min (658 km) via A9 and A7
From Barcelona: 6 hr 32 min (669 km) via A9 and A7
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