How old is the château de la Serraz?

Its origins date back to the 13th century, when it was the seat of the lordship of la Serra.

Is the château de la Serraz a protected monument?

Its façades and roofs have been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 30 May 1978.

Can visitors tour the château de la Serraz?

No official information about visiting conditions is currently available.

Who were the lords of the château de la Serraz?

The first recorded lord was Amblard de Briord, and the fief later passed to the Briord family, including Claude de Briord, lord of la Serra and la Cras.

Château de la Serraz

Serraz Castle

Seillonnaz

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Where: Seillonnaz

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Château de la Serraz stands in Seillonnaz (Ain), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de la Serraz stands on a hillside in the commune of Seillonnaz, in the Ain department. Established in the 13th century as the seat of the lordship of la Serra, it retains façades and roofs protected as a historic monument. Its history is tied to the Briord family, who held the fief from the early 14th century following a land exchange with the Dauphin of Viennois.

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What to know

Only the façades and roofs of the château are listed as a historic monument, under a decree of 30 May 1978.
The building stands on a hillside overlooking the commune of Seillonnaz.
Its origins date back to the 13th century, when it served as the seat of the lordship of la Serra.
No official information is available regarding access or visiting conditions.

Where this château is

Seillonnaz · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

01470 Seillonnaz

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00116578
Period of construction: 13th century

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Where is the château de la Serraz located?: It stands in the commune of Seillonnaz, in the Ain department, on a hillside.
How old is the château de la Serraz?: Its origins date back to the 13th century, when it was the seat of the lordship of la Serra.
Is the château de la Serraz a protected monument?: Its façades and roofs have been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 30 May 1978.
Can visitors tour the château de la Serraz?: No official information about visiting conditions is currently available.
Who were the lords of the château de la Serraz?: The first recorded lord was Amblard de Briord, and the fief later passed to the Briord family, including Claude de Briord, lord of la Serra and la Cras.