The castle of Chessy is located in the eponymous town of Chessy, in the Rhône department, 30 km north-west of Lyon.
Located in the town itself, this feudal castle dating from the 12th century was rebuilt in the 13th century by Abbot Amédée de Roussillon.
It was enlarged at the end of the 15th century, but the Wars of Religion and the indifference of the abbots in charge ruined the estate… It was not until the 19th century that the building was restored in a neo- Gothic then very fashionable. A rockery-style garden was also laid out during this period.
In 1970, a vast rehabilitation project was undertaken by the decorator Vital-Durand. The work concerns both the buildings and the exteriors.
Nowadays, the different periods of construction and alterations are still visible, the castle consisting of two sets articulated around the keep.
The latter remains the oldest example in the region of a sloped fortification equipped with large arrow slits. The two main buildings of the 16th century stand for their part outside the primitive enclosure. Restorations from the 19th and 20th centuries include a neo-Gothic reception room with a monumental fireplace, woodwork, but also a stained glass window and a "15th century" door. From the 19th century rock garden, created on the original site of the fortress, remains an artificial cave. However, most of the exteriors were redesigned in 1970.
The property is still private. Listed in the Inventory, the estate hosts receptions and can be observed during a walk in this town full of character. Information on +33 4 78 43 94 91.
