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Château de Varax (Saint-Paul-de-Varax)

🇫🇷 France · 14th century

Château de Varax (Saint-Paul-de-Varax) in France
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The Château de Varax is a historic château in Saint-Paul-de-Varax, Ain, France. It was built in the 14th century. It was almost destroyed in 1593, and subsequently rebuilt. It has been listed as an official historical monument since September 29, 1981.

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Château de Varax (Saint-Paul-de-Varax) ranks #6,114 of 7,787 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #465 of the 516 mapped in France. Founded c. 1350, it is older than 57% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 587 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. 2 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Lyon, 44 km away. See how France compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Château de Varax (Saint-Paul-de-Varax)?

Château de Varax (Saint-Paul-de-Varax) stands in France, at 46.0997°, 5.14275°.

When was Château de Varax (Saint-Paul-de-Varax) built?

The atlas dates its founding to c. 1350. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Château de Varax (Saint-Paul-de-Varax)?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #6,114 of 7,787 worldwide, and #465 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 Varax (Saint-Paul-de-Varax)?

Château de Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, about 15 km away.

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