Château de La Clayette
The Château de La Clayette is a 14th- and 19th-century castle in the French town of La Clayette, situated in south-western Burgundy, in the north of the historical province of Beaujolais. It is a listed historical monument.[1]
| Château de La Clayette | |
|---|---|
| Part of La Clayette | |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
 The Château as seen from the lake | |
| Coordinates | 46°17′26″N 4°18′20″E |
| Type | Medieval castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Private property |
| Site history | |
| Built | 14th - 19th century |
| Built by | Philibert de Lespinasse |
Description
Originally, the castle was built as a fortress because of its strategic defensive location, surrounded by a water-filled moat.
It is private property and not open to the public.
History
- 1307: Earliest mention as a fortified house.
- 1380: During the Hundred Years' War, Philibert de Lespinasse turned the fortified house into a castle.
- 1420: The castle belonged to Louis de Chantemerle.
- 1524: Francis I of France spent a night in the castle on his way to Lyon.
- 1632: The castle belonged to Paul of the House of Damas, one of France's oldest noble families.
- 1703: By inheritance, the castle went to the Dyo family after the death of Jean-Léonard de Damas.
- 1722: Bernard de Noblet bought the castle, whose descendants are still owners.
It was expanded to its current size in the 19th century.
Gallery
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See also
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