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Château de Chamoux à Chamoux-sur-Gelon en Savoie

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine défensif
Demeure seigneuriale
Château
Savoie

Château de Chamoux

    D27
    73390 Chamoux-sur-Gelon
Château de Chamoux
Château de Chamoux
Château de Chamoux
Crédit photo : Florian Pépellin - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
19 juillet 1977
Registration for Historic Monuments
Aujourd'hui
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Heritage classified

Façades and roofs of the castle and entrance with its two towers; the vaulted ceilings of the hall, large living room and dining room on the ground floor; the Italian ceiling of the first floor bedroom (Box B 942): inscription by order of 19 July 1977

Origin and history

Château de Chamoux is a historical monument located in the commune of Chamoux-sur-Gelon, Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Although its exact construction period is not specified in the available sources, it is recognized for its remarkable architectural elements, including facades, roofs and decorated ceilings. This castle is part of the local heritage and was partially protected by a decree in 1977, demonstrating its historical and artistic importance.

The castle includes protected elements such as the facades and roofs of the main building, as well as two towers surrounding the entrance. Inside, some ceilings are particularly notable, such as those in the lobby, large living room and dining room on the ground floor, decorated with caissons, as well as an Italian ceiling in a bedroom on the first floor. These architectural details suggest a variety of stylistic influences and a desire for beautification characteristic of aristocratic or bourgeois residences of past times.

Chamoux-sur-Gelon, where this castle stands, is a rural town of Savoie, an area marked by a rich history, between alpine influences and medieval heritages. The castles of this region have often played a central role in the local social and economic organization, serving as seigneurial residences, places of power or symbols of prestige. Although the sources do not specify the original use of this castle, its inscription as historical monuments in 1977 underscores its heritage value and its interest in understanding architecture and regional history.

Today, the Château de Chamoux seems to be a place still present in the local landscape, with a geolocation as satisfactory according to the available data. Its exact address, 6 Rue Comtesse de Sonnaz, and its Insee code (73069) confirm its anchoring in Savoyard territory. However, the practical information about his visit or his current uses (rent, guest rooms) is not detailed in the sources consulted.

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