{"id":16814,"date":"2021-03-25T11:57:54","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T10:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.chateaudechamprenard.com\/castles-near-lyon\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T18:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T17:18:29","slug":"castles-near-lyon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chateaudechamprenard.com\/en\/castles-near-lyon\/","title":{"rendered":"Castles near Lyon"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The History of Our Castle Near Lyon<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Nestled in the heart of the Beaujolais region, amid the wooded hills and vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see in the village of Blac\u00e9, the Ch\u00e2teau de Champ-Renard is not only a former fortified house but also an active winery.<\/p>

Long closed to the public, the estate now offers historical tours, tastings of its wines, and accommodations at the ch\u00e2teau, as well as customized private event packages for receptions and corporate events.<\/p>

We invite you to discover the unique history of our castle near Lyon<\/strong> and how it has evolved over the centuries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Champ-Renard: From Fortified Castle to Beaujolais Winery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ch\u00e2teau du Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong><\/a> Built in the heart of the Middle Ages, Champ-Renard boasts a particularly rich history where local and broader historical events intertwine. When it was built by the Gl\u00e9teins of Jarnioux around 1250\u2014before being entrusted to the lords of Beaujeu in 1284\u2014the castle occupied a defensive position. <\/p>

Located 40 km northwest of Lyon, it defended the territory against enemies approaching from the south and east. At that time, it had a keep, as well as a moat and a drawbridge, making it a true fortified castle. <\/p>

The estate would have several successive owners over the centuries, the most famous of whom was undoubtedly Jean Agnot, a squire to the king who went down in history for bravely rescuing the knight Bayard during the Battle of Garigliano. Jean Agnot\u2019s descendants would live on the estate for more than two centuries. <\/p>

In 1765, the ch\u00e2teau became a vineyard at the initiative of its new owner, the Marquis d\u2019Espinay de Laye. The future U.S. President Thomas Jefferson was received by the marquis in his capacity as U.S. ambassador. A great wine lover, Jefferson was passing through the region and was particularly interested in cultivation and production techniques, which he hoped to import to America. <\/p>

Finally, until the early 19th century, high, middle, and low courts were held at the castle, which made it possible to settle disputes among the village residents.<\/p>

Subsequently, the estate became the family home or vacation home of various owners.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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