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Fortified house of Gimilieu

Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu

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Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu

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Maison forte de Gimilieu stands in Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu (Savoie), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

In Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu, in Savoie, the Gimilieu fortified house stands on a hillock overlooking the area around Prélian, along former salt routes. Built in the 13th century, it belonged in turn to the Gimilieu family and then the Rossillon family, before falling into a long decline, becoming little more than a modest farm by the 18th century. Visitors can see a quadrangular courtyard, a square tower, a main dwelling reached by a stair turret, and remnants of Romanesque openings.

Written from Maison forte de Gimilieu

What to know

  • No verified information is available on opening hours or visiting arrangements.
  • The site sits on a small hill, so reaching it involves a short walk uphill.
  • The building remains primarily an architectural witness of the medieval and post-medieval periods, combining Romanesque and Gothic elements.
  • No data is available regarding accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility.

Where this château is

Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu · Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Gemillieu, 73170 Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

When was the Gimilieu fortified house built?
It dates from the 13th century, with remnants of earlier Romanesque openings.
Who owned Gimilieu castle?
The Gimilieu family until 1419, then the Rossillon family for several centuries, before passing to the counts of Chambost de Lépin after the French Revolution.
What can still be seen at Gimilieu today?
A quadrangular courtyard, a square tower, a main dwelling with a stair turret, and Romanesque openings.
Can Gimilieu castle be visited?
No verified information on visiting arrangements is available.

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