HomePropertiesRentalsGuides to FranceNews
Log-in | Register

Log-in
Username

Password


Register
Lost Password?
pointerProperty Sales
Rhône-Alpes Property
Rhône-Alpes Property
Ain Property
Ardeche Property
Drome Property
Haute Savoie Property
Isere Property
Loire Property
Rhone Property
Savoie Property
Rhône-Alpes Rentals
Property Services
Estate Agents
Rhône-Alpes Services
pointerProperty Info
Rhône-Alpes Guides
Rhône-Alpes
Ain
Ardeche
Drome
Haute Savoie
Isere
Loire
Rhone
Savoie
pointerProperty Overview
Market Analysis
Property Market
Property Prices
Property Market News
House Types
Rhône-Alpes Architecture
Real Estate
Gites, Apartments and Cottages
Villas
Chateaux
pointerRegion Info
Rhône-Alpes Facts
About Rhône-Alpes
Rhône-Alpes Info
Population
Geography
Economy
History
Weather and Climate
pointerHoliday Info
Visit Rhône-Alpes
Tourism
Hotels
Holidays
Golf Courses and Clubs
Rhône-Alpes Travel
Travel
Airports
Air Travel/ Flights
Train Stations/ Rail Network
Road Network and Travel
Travel by Canals and Rivers
pointerFood & Wine
Rhône-Alpes Food & Wine
Rhône-Alpes Wine
Rhône-Alpes Food & Gastronomy
French Wine Regions
pointerContact
Contact Us
Send this to a friend
pointerNavigation
Property
Property Spy
Property Folder
Investment Properties
Agents / Immobiliers
Find French Property
Finance
French Mortgages
Currency Services
Community and News
Forums
Free Newsletter
Newsletter Sign up
Services
Commercial Services
Bookstore
Metric Unit conversion
Advertising
Private Property Sales
Property Agencies
Private Rentals
Commercial Services
Find us on Facebook!
  

Rhone Alpes Chateaux and Castles

The region boasts a prestigious past and many ancient buidings are still there for you to visit them. There are numerous chateaux but also abbeys. Here is a selection of the best places to see.


  • Ripaille Castle

    This castle was in the Middle Ages a place for spiritual retreats for the Duke of Savoy. In the 17th and 18th centuries it was a convent of the Chartreux monks. Today it is a place at everyone's disposal to organize weddings, seminars... The goal of this place is to promote an ever better relationship between human beings and their environment. People come here to relax, appreciate the silence and rest. The castle was awarded for its architecture, its surrounding woods and for its local production of wine and its restaurant managed by a reknown Chef. Incidentally, the French expression 'Faire ripaille' means "to have a feast". Definitely a must-see.
Ripaille Castle

  • Virieu Castle

    It was built by Wilfrid de Virieu in 1010. The family members still live in the castle. The history of the castle is linked to that of France and of the Dauphiné. In the 14th century, the territory was attributed to the king's elder son. During World War II it was used to store arms and explosives for the Résistance. The motto of the castle is Virescit Vulnere Virtus: "courage grows strong at a wound".
Virieu Castle

Virieu Castle Gardens


SEARCH FOR A RHONE ALPS PROPERTY:
Ain property Ardèche property
Drôme property Isère property
Loire property Rhône property
Savoie property Haute-Savoie property


Useful contacts: www.chateau-de-virieu.com, www.ripaille.fr, www.rhonealpes-tourism.co.uk




Couldn't find what you are looking for? Search again now!
Google
Custom Search


The Guides to France are published for general information only.
Please visit our Disclaimer for full details.

  


AdvertisingLinksHelpInfoContact UsFrance InformationRegionsVersion FrancaiseForums

Copyright © French-Property.com | Property in France | Rentals France