Construction of the castle 1er quart du XVIIe siècle (≈ 1725)
Period of initial construction documented.
4 juillet 1972
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 4 juillet 1972 (≈ 1972)
Protection of facades, roofs, staircase and garden.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs, the interior staircase, the terraced garden (cad. C 270, 269): entry by order of 4 July 1972
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources insufficient to identify key players.
Origin and history
Bresson Castle is a building built during the first quarter of the 17th century. Located in the municipality of Moissieu-sur-Dolon, it embodies the architecture of this period, marked by a transition between Renaissance and classical styles. Its facades, roofs, and interior staircase and terraced garden were protected by an inscription under the title of Historic Monuments in 1972.
The building is part of the rural landscape of Isère, a region where the castles of that time often served as residences for local noble or bourgeois families. These buildings reflected the social status of their owners and played a role in the economic and agricultural organization of the surrounding territories. The castle of Bresson, with its preserved architectural elements, bears witness to this regional history.
The location of the castle, at 494 Montée des Murs, is documented in the Merimée base, with geographical accuracy deemed satisfactory. Although the information on its current use (visits, rental, accommodation) is not detailed in the available sources, its heritage inscription underlines its historical and cultural importance for the commune and the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
