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Buffavent Castle is a medieval building located in the commune of Lully, Haute-Savoie. Built in the 15th century, it represents a typical example of the castles of this period, although its exact origins and first owners remain poorly documented in the available sources. Its inscription as Historic Monument in 1944 underscores its heritage importance, but precise architectural or historical details are not detailed in the source texts consulted.

In the 15th century, the Savoyard region was marked by a feudal organization where castles played a central role in defending territories and controlling local populations. The local lords, often vassals of the Counts of Savoy, resided there and administered the surrounding lands. This type of monument also served as a symbol of power and refuge in the event of conflicts, which were frequent at that time.

Local economic activities, such as agriculture or transalpine trade, were framed by these seigneurial structures, although the Buffavent-specific archives do not allow its exact role to be clarified in this context.

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