Bois Dieu Castle
Chateau de Bois Dieu, Lissieu, France
Description:
In the Rhône-Alpes region, in the south-east of France, the local color and natural beauty of the environment will not leave anyone indifferent to what they see, and medieval castles in the villages will give an unforgettable experience. One of these castles is Bois Dieu.
Bois Dieu Castle is located in the Rhône region, northwest of Lyon. In 1640, the son of the writer Antoine du Verdier began construction of the castle, at the end of the seventeenth century the new owner built a chapel next to it. The castle consists of the main building and two outbuildings, forming the shape of the letter U. The central building of the house is slightly expanded and crowned with a triangular pediment. The steps of the central house and outbuildings are made of stone and decorated with various stucco elements.
The name of the castle translates as “God of the Forest”. The castle is surrounded by a park with centuries-old trees. In summer and winter, you can just walk, breathe the cleanest air and enjoy the surrounding beauty.