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The fief of the lords of Bagé

The village of Bâgé-le-Châtel has kept its circular location imposed by the surrounding wall erected in the fourteenth century. This is still evidenced by a few towers of the old ramparts and the castle of the Lords of Bagé (private property) which can be seen by taking the rampart walk.

The lords of Bagé extended their possessions of the Seille to the gates of Lyon and made Bâgé-le-Châtel the first political capital of Bresse. In the eleventh century, they had the monks of Tournus build the church of Saint-André-de-Bâgé, the most beautiful Romanesque building in the department of Ain.

If you are passionate about medieval history, a visit is a must for these 2 sites located 500m from each other.

Castle of Bâgé-le-Châtel
Bâgé-le-Châtel
Castle of Bâgé-le-Châtel
Built in the 14th century by the Sires de Bâgé….
Chapelle d’Aigrefeuille
Bâgé-Dommartin
Chapelle d’Aigrefeuille
The last vestige of a former commandery of the Order…
Lavoir de Montépin
Bâgé-Dommartin
Lavoir de Montépin
The original building was covered in hooked slate, which dates…
Remains of Bâgé-le-Châtel medieval city walls
Bâgé-le-Châtel
Remains of Bâgé-le-Châtel medieval city walls
The ramparts were built in 1399, forming a perfect circle…
Romanesque church of Saint André de Bâgé
Saint-André-de-Bâgé
Romanesque church of Saint André de Bâgé
A masterpiece of Romanesque art, it bears witness to the…