ヴィレット＝シュル＝アン周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ19

The site features the remains of fortifications dating from the 11th to the 19th centuries. The former castle of the Lords of Loyes (ruins of the Château de la Pie), the modern castle, the formal garden, and the kitchen garden are all visible. In the 18th century, major work was carried out on the Château de Loyes, but a fire destroyed the tops of the towers and the roof. In 1840, renovations were undertaken, including the construction of outbuildings, a woodshed/cellar, and stables. At the end of the 19th century, a church was built, dividing the castle mound in two. The castle entrance was modified at the end of the 19th century, along with the neo-Gothic wall. The garden, originally laid out in the early 18th century, was modernized by Luizet and Barret at the end of the 19th century; a landscaped garden was added to the formal garden. The castle mound is accessible via a footpath. Inside, a 17th-century staircase with ramps is adorned with the coats of arms of its various owners, painted in the 19th century. https://pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/merimee/PA01000030

Ruins with explanatory panels. A beautiful view of the Ain plain. A must-see!

This spot didn't impress me: "blue lake" is an exaggeration, it's a very small reservoir... lots of people on the banks too.

Smaller pond than lake..more green than blue. Average.

Attention dogs prohibited..

The remains of the Château de Loyes. The castle is currently closed, but you can still appreciate the impressive exterior.

Blue Lake, as you can imagine, owes its name to the bright shades of blue that its water takes on. The bridge that spans the lake makes it look bigger than it is, but it is actually the dam that creates the lake on the Gardon River.

The Château de Saint-Germain, dating from the 11th century, is an old fortified castle whose ruins still remain on the site. It is located 460 meters above the Albarine valley, on a promontory which gives it strategic importance. As a result, the castle underwent numerous seizures in an attempt to take control of it. A nice place to immerse yourself in history, but also to enjoy the view of the valley.