Construction of the fort house 1er quart XVIe siècle (≈ 1625)
Period of initial construction of the castle.
1er décembre 1988
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 1er décembre 1988 (≈ 1988)
Protection of facades and roofs by stop.
17 mars 1994
Partial classification of the castle
Partial classification of the castle 17 mars 1994 (≈ 1994)
Protection of interior painted decorations.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs (Case A 840, 841) : inscription by order of 1 December 1988; Second floor painted decor room and first floor wallpaper room (cad. A 840, 841): classification by order of 17 March 1994
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources do not cite any historical actors.
Origin and history
Château de la Croix is a fortified house built in the early 16th century in the commune of Scionzier, Haute-Savoie. This monument, typical of the defensive architecture of the Savoyard Renaissance, is distinguished by its facades and roofs protected since 1988, as well as by remarkable interior decorations, including 17th century murals and panoramic wallpaper dating back to the 1840s. These elements reflect the stylistic evolutions and residential uses of the castle over the centuries.
Partially classified as historical monuments in 1994, Château de la Croix illustrates the heritage importance of the fortresses in Savoie. Its location in Scionzier, in a department marked by a dense concentration of castles, reflects the strategic role of these buildings in the territorial and social organization of the region. The protection of its interior decorations also underlines the artistic value of these spaces, preserved despite subsequent transformations.
The building, now owned by the municipality, preserves traces of its past through its architectural and decorative elements. Although the sources do not mention historical figures related to its construction or occupation, its inscription and its ranking among historical monuments make it a privileged witness to local history. The available data do not specify whether the castle is open to visit, but its legal status makes it a heritage accessible for cultural or administrative purposes.
