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The Château de la Garde, located in Saint-Vérand in the Rhône department (69), is a historical monument built in the 17th century. This castle is distinguished by its facades and roofs, its internal staircase, its well, as well as by the dining room on the ground floor and the living room on the first floor, all protected by a registration order dated 25 March 1977. These architectural and decorative elements testify to the importance of this place in the built heritage of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

The Château de la Garde is part of a historical context where the castles of that time often served as residences for local noble or bourgeois families. In Saint-Vérand, as in other rural communes in the region, these buildings played a central role in the social and economic organization, reflecting the power and prestige of their owners. Their preservation, like that of the Castle of the Guard, allows today to better understand the 17th century lifestyles and architectural aspirations.

The information available indicates that the castle is located precisely at the following address: 1288 Route de la Garde, 69620 Saint-Vérand. This location, confirmed by GPS coordinates, benefits from an accuracy deemed satisfactory (level 7 on a scale of 10). The monument is referenced in the Mérimée base under the code Insee 69239, attached to the commune of Saint-Vérand in the Rhône department.

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