Château de Varax, Chazay-d'Azergues

Name: Château de Varax
Address: Chazay-d'Azergues, France

#1 among attractions in Chazay-d'Azergues

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The Château de Varax is a château in Marcilly-d'Azergues, Rhône, France. It was built in the 17th and 18th centuries. It has been listed as an official historical monument since December 26, 2012. ()

Coordinates: 45°52'6"N, 4°43'31"E

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Chazay-d'Azergues France

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Château de Varax – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Châtillon-d'Azergues, Alix, Mont Verdun, Espace Pierres Folles.

3.9 miW
Forts and castles
Château de Châtillon-d'Azergues, Châtillon
101 min walk • The Château de Châtillon-d'Azergues is a ruined castle in the commune of Châtillon in the Rhône département of France. The castle's construction is dated to the 13th and 15th centuries. All that remains of the castle is the keep and a tower.
4.6 miNW
Locality
Alix
119 min walk • One of the highlights of Alix is its beautiful countryside, which is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The rolling hills and lush greenery provide the perfect backdrop for hiking, biking, and picnicking. Visitors can also explore the nearby vineyards...
2.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Mont Verdun, Limonest
75 min walk • Fort Mont Verdun is the biggest highlight of the second belt of Forts around Lyon and is the only one considered to be a mountain fort. It rests at 630 meters altitude, dominating Lyon, Limonest, the lower Azergues valley and the Saône valley.
2.5 miW
Science museum, Museum, Botanical garden
Espace Pierres Folles, Saint-Jean-des-Vignes
63 min walk • The Espace Pierres Folles is a museum with geological exhibit and botanical garden located at 116 chemin du Pinay, St Jean des Vignes, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is open daily in the warmer months; an admission fee is charged. The museum was established in 1987 on the 2-hectare former site of a cement works.
4.5 miS
Area
Dardilly, Lyon
115 min walk • Dardilly is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.
0.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Château de Chazay, Chazay-d'Azergues
18 min walk • The castle of Chazay-d'Azergues is a former 15th century fortified castle, which stands in the commune of Chazay-d'Azergues in the Rhône department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
3.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Château de la Barollière‎, Limonest
84 min walk • The Château de la Barollière is an ancient fortified castle that stands in the commune of Limonest in the metropolis of Lyon and whose oldest notarized acts date back to 1374. The castle was extensively remodeled in the 17th century under the...
4.6 miN
Monuments and statues
Signe Infini, Anse
118 min walk • Signe infini is a monumental metal sculpture by Marta Pan, installed in 1993 at the intersection of the A46 and A6 highways, in the territory of Ambérieux, France. It is considered the most visible and best known work of Marta Pan in France.
3.8 miS
Memorial
War Memorial, La Tour-de-Salvagny
97 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
3.2 miN
Memorial
War Memorial, Lucenay
82 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
3.5 miNW
Locality
Charnay
91 min walk • Charnay is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France. The village is part of the Beaujolais wine region and is home to numerous wineries. It is also regionally famous for its authentic medieval village.

Château de Varax, Chazay-d'Azergues

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Château de Varax – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)