Château de Virieu (Loire)

{{Short description|Castle in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France}}

{{See also|Château de Virieu (Isère)}}

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

History

It was built in 1633 on the site of a previous castle built as early as 1173.{{Base Mérimée|PA42000007|Château de Virieu}}

Architectural significance

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

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Category:Buildings and structures in Loire (department)

Category:Châteaux in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Category:Monuments historiques of Loire (department)

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