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Château de Virieu (Loire)

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Château de Virieu
Château de Virieu (Loire) is located in France
Château de Virieu (Loire)
General information
Coordinates45°25′05″N 4°40′13″E / 45.41806°N 4.67028°E / 45.41806; 4.67028

The Château de Virieu is a castle in Pélussin, Loire, Rhône-Alpes, France.

History

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It was built in 1633 on the site of a previous castle built as early as 1173.[1]

Architectural significance

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It has been listed as an official historical monument by the French Ministry of Culture since 2001.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Base Mérimée: Château de Virieu, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)