Mollard Fort House en Haute-Savoie

Origin and history

Mollard Fort House is a monument located in the commune of Sales, 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 a defensive or residential function, generally reflects the social organization and security needs of local people throughout the centuries.

In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, strong houses were common between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. They often served as residences for noble or bourgeois families, while playing a role in protecting rural territories. Their architecture, adapted to local constraints, bears witness to the lifestyles and social hierarchies of the time, although the specificities of Mollard's strong house are not documented in current sources.