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The Château de Poizieu is a building located in the commune of Chozeau, in the department of Isère, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its origins date back to the 14th, 16th and 17th centuries, reflecting successive phases of construction or transformation. This monument illustrates the civil architecture of these periods, although the precise details of its evolution remain partially documented.

The castle has been partially listed as historic monuments since 18 October 1979. This protection applies specifically to the facades, roofs and chimneys of the large hall, highlighting their heritage value. The protected elements are referenced in the Merimée base under C 1, and the site is located at 121 Chemin du Matelot in Chozeau.

In medieval and modern times, castles in this region often played a central role in local social and economic organization. They served as seigneurial residences, territorial control sites or administrative centres. Although the sources do not specify the exact functions of the castle of Poizieu, its inscription and preservation testify to its importance in the built heritage of Isère.

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