Saint-Georges-d'Espéranche | |
Commune Status: | Commune |
Image Coat Of Arms: | Blason Saint Georges dEsperanche.svg |
Arrondissement: | Vienne |
Canton: | La Verpillière |
Insee: | 38389 |
Postal Code: | 38790 |
Mayor: | Brigitte Groix[1] |
Term: | 2020 - 2026 |
Intercommunality: | Collines du Nord Dauphiné |
Coordinates: | 45.5567°N 5.0783°W |
Elevation Min M: | 270 |
Elevation Max M: | 460 |
Area Km2: | 24.65 |
Saint-Georges-d'Espéranche (pronounced as /fr/) is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.[2]
The medieval architect and castle builder for Edward I of England, Master James of Saint George, also known as Jacques de Saint-Georges d'Espéranche, constructed the castle for Philip I, Count of Savoy. On 23 June 1273 he met King Edward I of England there, and it is likely the castle inspired the later construction of the UNESCO listed castles of north Wales.[3]