Château de la Frasse en Haute-Savoie

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Origin and history

Château de la Frasse is a monument located in the commune of Sallanches, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. This type of building, often linked to local history, could serve as a seigneurial residence, fortification or symbol of power in the region.

In the general historical context of Savoie and Haute-Savoie, castles played a central role in social and economic organization. They served as checkpoints for commercial roads, shelters in times of conflict, or administrative centres for local lords. The population lived mainly in agriculture, livestock and handicrafts, while buildings such as the Château de la Frasse marked the landscape and social hierarchy.