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Courzieu Animal Park
approx. 6.5 km
An animal park founded in 1980 at Courzieu, now focused on wolves and birds of prey, with a show arena. Expedia lists it among the sights near the estate.
Château de Charfetain: staying at a 17th-century estate in the Monts du Lyonnais
Château de Charfetain is an estate at Brullioles in the Monts du Lyonnais, about 24 km west of Lyon. Expedia dates it to the 17th century and notes several charming outbuildings. Wikipedia lists the château among the sights of Brullioles and links the name to a fortified farm, a maison forte, that appears in the commune’s coat of arms.
At a glance
- Location
- Charfetain, commune of Brullioles, Rhône (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), in the Monts du Lyonnais; about 24 km as the crow flies from Lyon
- Accommodation
- A 17th-century estate with several outbuildings, as described by Expedia; the listing mentions five bathrooms and laundry facilities
- Highlights
- Historic estate in the hills west of Lyon, free Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels provided, one dog allowed
- Guest rating
- No reviews on Expedia yet (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 4 pm · check-out at 12 noon
- Good to know
- One dog allowed · smoking in designated areas only · best reached by car (Sain-Bel station is about 19 minutes away)
Staying at Château de Charfetain: a 17th-century estate west of Lyon
Staying at Château de Charfetain means a night on a rural estate rather than in a hotel. Expedia lists it as “Château de Charfetain, 17th century estate with several charming outbuildings” and places it at Brullioles, in the Rhône department. The listing does not say how many people it sleeps or how the rooms are divided, so it is worth checking the details on Expedia before you plan a group stay.
The practical facts are clear. The listing mentions five bathrooms with hairdryers and soap, a washing machine and laundry facilities, bed linen, towels and toilet paper, central heating, and Wi-Fi in all rooms. Smoking is limited to designated areas.
Surroundings are typical of the Monts du Lyonnais: rolling hills, small villages such as Brullioles and Brussieu, and plenty of space between the buildings. Expedia gives about 19 minutes by car to Sain-Bel station and 7 to 25 minutes to cafés and restaurants in the area.
Photos of Château de Charfetain
The history of Château de Charfetain
- 17th century – Expedia dates the estate to the 17th century and mentions several outbuildings around it.
- Early 20th century – The “ancien château de Charfetain” is pictured in the Dictionnaire illustré des communes du département du Rhône, an illustration reproduced on Wikipedia.
- Heraldry – The coat of arms of Brullioles uses a chevron to signal the maison forte of Charfetain, a fortified farm, and a cross that recalls a family linked to Charfetain, according to Wikipedia.
- Today – Wikipedia names the château among the sights of Brullioles; Expedia lists the estate for overnight stays.
There is no detailed written history of Château de Charfetain on Wikipedia: the village article simply lists it among the local sights, and the article on the communes’ coats of arms describes Charfetain as a fortified farm. This page therefore sticks to those two statements and to what Expedia says about the 17th century.
The illustration used at the top of this page shows the “former château” in the early 20th century, so the building may look different today. The wording “estate with several charming outbuildings” on Expedia suggests a group of farm-style buildings rather than a single palace.
Facilities and services at Château de Charfetain
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026). The listing does not give a full room-by-room description.
Rooms & bathrooms
- Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Five bathrooms
- Hairdryers and soap
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Toilet paper provided
- Central heating
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Rules & practical
- One dog allowed
- Smoking in designated areas only
- Check-in from 4 pm, check-out at 12 noon
Getting around
- Sain-Bel station about 19 minutes by car
- Saint-Étienne – Loire airport about 57 minutes by car
- Cafés and restaurants 7 to 25 minutes by car
Where Château de Charfetain is: Brullioles in the Monts du Lyonnais
Charfetain lies in the commune of Brullioles in the Rhône department, in the hills known as the Monts du Lyonnais. The centre of Brullioles is about 1.6 km away and Brussieu about 1.4 km; Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset is 5 km off. Lyon is about 24 km to the east as the crow flies and Saint-Étienne about 37 km to the south-west. Expedia gives about 19 minutes by car to Sain-Bel station and about 57 minutes to Saint-Étienne – Loire airport, so a car is the practical way to get around.
In Brullioles, Wikipedia mentions a 19th-century church, the Saint-Roch chapel built in 1759 to protect the villagers from the plague, a washhouse and the Trois Chapelles site. Further out, Expedia lists the Mini Train des Monts du Lyonnais, the Courzieu animal park and Sainte-Marie-la-Tourette among nearby sights.
Distances (as the crow flies from Château de Charfetain)
| Brussieu (village) | approx. 1.5 km |
| Brullioles (village centre) | approx. 1.5 km |
| Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset | approx. 5 km |
| Courzieu Animal Park | approx. 6.5 km |
| Oppidum du Châtelard | approx. 7 km |
| Savigny Abbey | approx. 7.5 km |
| Lac du Ronzey | approx. 7.5 km |
| Sain-Bel station | approx. 8.5 km |
| Lyon | approx. 24 km |
| Saint-Étienne | approx. 37 km |
Distances are straight-line; driving times to the station and airport come from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Château de Charfetain
Oppidum du Châtelard
approx. 7 km
A hilltop oppidum at Courzieu, used from the La Tène period into Gallo-Roman times and protected as a historic monument since 1989.
Savigny Abbey
approx. 7.5 km
Remains of a Benedictine abbey founded in the 9th century by Leidrade, Archbishop of Lyon. Few stones survive; they are shown in a lapidary museum in Savigny.
Lac du Ronzey
approx. 7.5 km
A reservoir lake at Yzeron, 709 m above sea level, with a circuit of 850 m. The dam dates from 1980 and the leisure area was renovated in 2013.
Villa La Pérollière
approx. 7.5 km
A large neo-Florentine villa, also known as Villa Mangini, at Saint-Pierre-la-Palud, listed as a historic monument since 1992.
Lyon
approx. 24 km
France’s third most populous city, where the Rhône and the Saône meet. Lyon is the nearest big city to the estate.
Tours & activities near Château de Charfetain
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View details ›Who is Château de Charfetain for?
Groups and families
Five bathrooms, laundry facilities and bed linen suggest a place that suits a larger party; check capacity and layout on the listing first.
Travellers with a dog
Expedia states that one dog is allowed, which makes the countryside setting an option for a stay with a four-legged companion.
Lyon day-trippers
The estate is about 24 km from Lyon, close enough for a city day but far enough to enjoy the quiet of the hills in the evening.
Countryside and history fans
An oppidum, the remains of a Benedictine abbey, a reservoir lake and an animal park all lie within about 8 km.
Good to know before booking Château de Charfetain
- Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 12 noon.
- The listing is for an estate with outbuildings, not a hotel. It does not state how many guests it sleeps, so check the layout and capacity on Expedia before you book.
- One dog is allowed, according to Expedia.
- Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.
- A car is recommended: Sain-Bel station is about 19 minutes away by car and the nearest airport listed is Saint-Étienne – Loire, about 57 minutes away.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Château de Charfetain?
Yes. Expedia lists the Château de Charfetain, described as a 17th-century estate with several charming outbuildings, at Brullioles in the Rhône department.
Are pets allowed?
Dogs are allowed, up to one dog in total, according to Expedia.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 12 noon.
How far is Château de Charfetain from Lyon?
Lyon is about 24 km away as the crow flies. Expedia gives about 19 minutes by car to Sain-Bel station.
What is there to see near Château de Charfetain?
The Courzieu animal park is about 6 km away, the Châtelard oppidum about 7 km, and Savigny Abbey and Lac du Ronzey each about 7 km.
Is there Wi-Fi and laundry?
Yes. Expedia mentions Wi-Fi in all rooms, laundry facilities and a washing machine.
Photos, details of the rooms and available dates are all in the Château de Charfetain listing on Expedia.
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