How old is the Château de la Tour-des-Échelles?

Its origins date back to the 12th century, as the fortified house of the des Échelles lordship.

What can be seen inside the château?

It contains 17th century frescoes depicting several neighbouring castles, including Poncin and Pont-d'Ain.

Is the château a protected monument?

Yes, the building and garden have been listed as historic monuments since 1949, and the wall paintings have been classified since 1977.

Which families owned the château?

It first belonged to the des Échelles lords, then passed by marriage to the Moyria family in 1320, who kept it until 1780.

Château de la Tour-des-Échelles

Jujurieux

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Château de la Tour-des-Échelles stands in Jujurieux (Ain), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 16th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Jujurieux, in the Ain department, the Tour des Échelles is a former fortified house whose origins go back to the Middle Ages, held for centuries by the des Échelles and then the Moyria families. Visitors can see a French formal garden and, inside, a set of 17th century wall paintings depicting several neighbouring castles of the period, including Poncin, Pont-d'Ain and Saint-Germain. These paintings, found under the entrance porch vault and in one of the tower's rooms, are among the most protected features of the site.

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What to know

The site is protected as a historic monument, with a listing for the château and garden and a classification for the wall paintings.
No verified information on opening hours, prices or visiting conditions is available here.
The property combines a medieval tower, a French formal garden and interior frescoes from the 17th century.
The most notable frescoes are located under the entrance porch and in a room on the second floor of the east tower.

Where this château is

Jujurieux · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Jujurieux, Ain

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00116416
Period of construction: 12th century, 16th century, 17th century

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How old is the Château de la Tour-des-Échelles?: Its origins date back to the 12th century, as the fortified house of the des Échelles lordship.
What can be seen inside the château?: It contains 17th century frescoes depicting several neighbouring castles, including Poncin and Pont-d'Ain.
Is the château a protected monument?: Yes, the building and garden have been listed as historic monuments since 1949, and the wall paintings have been classified since 1977.
Which families owned the château?: It first belonged to the des Échelles lords, then passed by marriage to the Moyria family in 1320, who kept it until 1780.