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Château de Pierre Scize

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Château de Pierre Scize in France
Photo: PHILDIC · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

The Château de Pierre Scize or Château de Pierre Encise was a fortress in Lyon.

It was built on a strategic location in the Middle Ages, facing the Saône at the western entrance to the city, the border between the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of France. Originally home to the archbishop of Lyon, it began to be used as a state prison under Louis XI. The château was demolished in 1793 after the French Revolution.

Text adapted from “Château de Pierre Scize” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Château de Pierre Scize ranks #4,306 of 7,787 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #348 of the 516 mapped in France. 17 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Lyon, 1 km away. See how France compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Château de Pierre Scize?

Château de Pierre Scize stands in France, at 45.7667°, 4.82139°.

How famous is Château de Pierre Scize?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #4,306 of 7,787 worldwide, and #348 in France. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Château de Pierre Scize?

Fort Saint-Jean (Lyon), about 1 km away.

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