Can you visit the Choisel fortified house?

Only ruins remain, visible from the outside, no indoor visit is documented.

Who built the Choisel fortified house?

Its origins date to the 13th century, and it long served as the seat of the Seyssel family, viscounts of Choisel.

Why are the Choisel towers so low?

They were levelled to roof height in 1794, a measure taken to preserve the building when it was sold as national property.

Where is the Choisel fortified house located?

It stands in the commune of Saint-Paul-sur-Yenne, in Savoie, on a knoll away from the village.

Fortified house of Choisel

Saint-Paul-sur-Yenne

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Saint-Paul-sur-Yenne

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Maison forte de Choisel stands in Saint-Paul-sur-Yenne (Savoie), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Perched on a knoll above Saint-Paul-sur-Yenne, the ruins of the Choisel fortified house recall a Savoyard lordship held by the Seyssel family from the 13th century until the Revolution. The main building, flanked by towers and marked by mullioned windows added in the 15th century, lost its defensive profile in 1794 when the turrets were levelled to roof height to avoid demolition. In the courtyard, a stone base that once supported the local justice cross can still be seen, along with a coat of arms added by a later owner.

Written from Maison forte de Choisel (Savoie)

What to know

These are ruins seen from the outside, with no intact building open for visits.
The site lies away from the village centre, past the Janins hamlet, on slightly elevated ground.
No information on fees, opening hours or accessibility is available for this site.
A visit is limited to viewing the visible structures from outside.

Where this château is

Saint-Paul-sur-Yenne · Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Maison forte de Champrovent 328 route de Champrovent, 73170 Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Choisel fortified house?: Only ruins remain, visible from the outside, no indoor visit is documented.
Who built the Choisel fortified house?: Its origins date to the 13th century, and it long served as the seat of the Seyssel family, viscounts of Choisel.
Why are the Choisel towers so low?: They were levelled to roof height in 1794, a measure taken to preserve the building when it was sold as national property.
Where is the Choisel fortified house located?: It stands in the commune of Saint-Paul-sur-Yenne, in Savoie, on a knoll away from the village.