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Pet Friendly
Located on a hill, the castle was built in the 11th century by Humbert I, Archbishop of Lyon. The latter abandoned Meximieux to the Sire de Beaujeu following a dispute. In the 19th century the castle was rebuilt with an ice house and an orangery.
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Subsequently, Meximieux changed masters. She was Dauphiné, then Savoyard and definitively French in 1601. During the Revolution, the castle was dismantled. The keep, the walls and the towers collapsed.
In the 19th century, from the foundations of the keep and part of the north facade, the castle was rebuilt with an ice house and an orangery.
The formal gardens of the 18th century gave way to terraced gardens, to rare species with ponds and rock gardens.
After two fires, the exterior of the castle is definitely in ruins. In June 2013, the city of Meximieux acquired the building, the park and the gardens in order to create a relaxation area... An orientation table enhances the view of the city and the large wooded park is the playground ideal for the family.
In the 19th century, from the foundations of the keep and part of the north facade, the castle was rebuilt with an ice house and an orangery.
The formal gardens of the 18th century gave way to terraced gardens, to rare species with ponds and rock gardens.
After two fires, the exterior of the castle is definitely in ruins. In June 2013, the city of Meximieux acquired the building, the park and the gardens in order to create a relaxation area... An orientation table enhances the view of the city and the large wooded park is the playground ideal for the family.
Themes
- Historical patrimony
Types
- Historic site and monument
Adapted tourism
- Not wheelchair accessible
Proposed activities
- Animation
Comfort
Services
- Pet Friendly
- Coach access
Equipments
- Parking
- Free parking
- Parking nearby
- Orientation table
Prices
Free access.
Opening
All year, every day.
Ruined castle that cannot be visited.
Park accessible all year round.
Advice from the Office
In case of rain
Do not panic ! Here are all our sheltered activities.
On the way back
To bring back a souvenir or something to treat yourself, stock up on local products from Pérouges in Bugey.