Château de Machuraz, Artemare

Name: Château de Machuraz
Address: Artemare, France

#1 among attractions in Artemare

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The castle of Machuraz - sometimes called the castle of Artemare - is a 16th century castle remodeled in the 19th century by Benoît-Joseph Chatron, which stands at the place called Machuraz in the town of Vieu in the department of Ain and the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is the successor of an old fortified house which itself replaced an old barn and a tower attached to it later.

The entire estate and the castle, the gates, the outbuildings, the stables, the cellar, the north staircase and its fountain, the house, the vegetable garden and the park gate were listed as historical monuments by order of November 6, 2006.

Coordinates: 45°52'36"N, 5°42'13"E

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Artemare France

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

Nearby attractions include: Grand Colombier, Lac de Virieu, Lac de Chavoley, Grande Maison de Boigne.

3.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Colombier
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4.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Virieu
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3.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Chavoley
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6.3 miSE
City hall
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45°48'32"N • 5°47'33"E
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Forts and castles
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6.5 miSE
Canal
Canal de Savières, Chanaz
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6.4 miSW
Locality
Contrevoz
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6.2 miSE
Locality
Lavours
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3.1 miS
Locality
Ceyzérieu
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