Château de Mussel
Mussel Castle
Valserhône
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- Where
- Valserhône
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To make a day of it
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Château de Mussel stands in Valserhône (Ain), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
The Château de Mussel stands in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, part of the commune of Valserhône, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its round keep, the oldest section of the building, dates back to the 13th century and is believed to date from the time of Peter II of Savoy, while a secondary wing was added in the 15th century. The structure, which exceeds 200 square metres of living space per floor, suggests it was once surrounded by a settlement, remnants of which are said to have been reused in nearby houses.
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What to know
- No verified information is available regarding opening hours or visiting arrangements.
- The building stands within Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, part of the commune of Valserhône.
- Any visit would mainly appeal to those interested in medieval architecture and local Savoyard history.
Where this château is
Valserhône · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Address
129 Rte d'Ochiaz, 01200 Valserhône
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
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- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the Château de Mussel?
- No verified information confirms public opening arrangements.
- How old is the Château de Mussel?
- The round keep dates from the 13th century, around 1250-1255, while an additional wing was added in the 15th century.
- Where is the Château de Mussel located?
- In Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, part of the commune of Valserhône, in the Ain department.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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