Construction of the castle 1ère moitié du XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
3 juin 1986
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 3 juin 1986 (≈ 1986)
Order of inscription of the castle and its outbuildings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Château de Martinel (Case AD 7): entry by order of 3 June 1986
Key figures
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Sources insufficient to identify key players.
Origin and history
Martinel Castle is a building built during the first half of the 19th century, located in the municipality of Cognin, Savoie. This monument illustrates the residential architecture of this period, marked by the emergence of bourgeois houses on the outskirts of cities. Its listing in the Inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 3 June 1986 reflects its heritage value, although details of its sponsors or its original use are not specified in the available sources.
At the same time, Savoy, then integrated into the kingdom of Piedmont-Sardaigne before joining France in 1860, experienced economic development linked to industry and agriculture. Castles like Martinel often reflect the social status of their owners, serving as secondary residences or prestige symbols. Their high location, as indicated by the address "Amount of Chaloup", also suggests a strategic choice for the view or isolation.
Practical information on opening to the public, renting rooms or services such as guest rooms is not mentioned in the sources consulted. The location of the castle is estimated as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), with an approximate address from GPS coordinates: 9011 Montée de Chaloup, 73160 Cognin. No further clarification is available on its current state or possible transformations since the 19th century.
