House of Vallièges en Haute-Savoie

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Origin and history

Vallièges is one of the six medieval fortified buildings in Lugrin, Haute-Savoie. It was first mentioned in 1371 as the "strong tower of Lugrin", when Jean de Neuvecelle was infused with Mermet de Flumin. This type of building, common in the area, served as both a seigneurial residence and a local defence point.

In 1407, Pierre le Jeune de Neuvecelle made an act in this house, confirming his occupation by this family. A will is also written in 1430, attesting to its residential use. In 1539, André de Neuvecelle signed an act in front of the "Château" of Valliège, suggesting an evolution of his status or his name. The transmission of the estate continued in 1561, when André gave it to Jacques du Nant.

In the 19th century, the strong house changed hands: it was sold in 1817 by Athanase Bron d的Évian to Claude Mercier. Unlike other buildings in Lugrin, destroyed or deeply transformed, Vallièges remains as a witness to the medieval defensive structures of Chablais. Its history reflects the seigneurial dynamics and architectural changes of the region between the 14th and 19th centuries.

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