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The castle of Andert is a former 15th century fortress, transformed in the 17th and 19th centuries, located in the commune of Andert-et-Condon (Ain). Originally the center of the lordship of Andert, it was possessed by noble families such as the Grammonts, the Migieus and the Paraz. Its architecture reflects its successive changes, including a transformation into a pleasure house in the 17th century.

The knights of Andert were mentioned as early as 1180, and the seigneury, endowed with medium and low justice, changed hands several times. In 1532 Charles de Grammont became its owner after a family division. The family of La Balme, bound by marriage to the Grammonts, temporarily lost its property due to political conflicts, before their restitution in 1606 by the Parliament of Dijon.

In the 17th century, Guy de Migieu, king's adviser, acquired the castle, which was then modernized (dated 1655). Neogothic changes occurred in the 19th century. The castle was listed as a historical monument in 1990 and reflects the architectural and social evolution of the local nobility between the Middle Ages and the modern era.

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