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The Manor House of the Cheylas Tower is a medieval building located in the commune of Le Cheylas, Isère (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). Built in the 15th century, it embodies the civil architecture of this period, marked by the transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Its facades and roofs, protected by a decree of 18 July 1951, testify to its heritage importance.

The monument is referenced in the base Mérimée under the code Insee 38100, corresponding to the town of Le Cheylas. Although its detailed history is not specified in the available sources, its inscription as Historic Monument underscores its architectural and cultural value. The location, noted with satisfactory accuracy (level 8/10), places the manor house at the approximate address 5034 La Tour, in a typical rural setting of Isère.

In the 15th century, the Alpine region was marked by an agro-pastoral economy and growing trade, thanks in particular to the routes linking Grenoble to the surrounding valleys. The mansions of that time often served as residences for local lords or wealthy families, playing a central role in the social and administrative organization of rural territories. Their preservation, like that of the Cheylas Tower, offers an overview of the lifestyles and hierarchies of the era.

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