Château de Quincivet dans l'Isère

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Origin and history

Quincivet Castle, located in Saint-Vérand in the Isère department, is a building built in the late Middle Ages, probably in the 15th century. It was first certified in 1415 as the "Fort House of Quincivet". This monument, characteristic of the Dauphinian architecture, is distinguished by its pebbly masonry facades, finely-worked mantle windows, and canal tile roof. It has retained much of its original state, including its two bunk rooms connected by a spiral staircase, as well as monumental chimneys.

The castle remained in the La Porte de L'Arthaudière family until the French Revolution, after having been inherited from the Bressieux, holders of one of the four Baronies of the Dauphiné. Between 1789 and 1794, an ephemeral commune even bore the name of Quicinet before being attached to Saint-Vérand. In 1980, the facades, roofs, screw stairs and fireplace of the large hall were listed as historical monuments. A major restoration was undertaken in the 1970s to preserve this heritage.

The château is accessible via the route départementale 518, linking Saint-Marcellin to Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs. Although private property, it has exceptionally opened its doors to the public at Heritage Days in 2018. Its location, near the road to Varacieux, makes it a witness to local history and late medieval architecture in Dauphiné.

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