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The
tour of the castle offers a walk through eight centuries of architecture,
history and culture.
The building was constructed between 1270 and 1282 in the typical square
plan of the fortifications in Savoy. The end of the 15th century stands
out as the golden age in the history of the counts. In 1476, count Louis
takes part in the Burgundy war by the Confederates’ side. Following
this deed of valour, modernization works were undertaken. The adjustment
of the esplanade with its chapel, the spiral staircase in the courtyard
and the transformation of the main building go back to that time. Thus,
the castle loses its fortress appearance to become a stately residence.
The baroque interiors remind one of the time when the bailiffs sent by
Fribourg lived there. The romantic landscapes were painted in mid 19th
century by J.-B. Camille Corot, Barthélemy Menn and other well
known artists.
Temporary exhibitions, various activities and a multimedia presentation
about the castle and his history (starting from summer 2007) mark the
passage to the 21st century.
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