Château de La Bâtie-Seyssel, Medieval castle in Barby, France
The fortress stands on a rocky outcrop at the foot of Mount Peney, overlooking a bend formed by the Leysse river in Savoie department.
Built in 1469, the castle served as the center of the seigneurie under the Seyssel family control until 1553, marking a significant period of feudal governance.
The castle contains a 15th-century chapel that preserves Roman mosaics from the 4th century, discovered in the nearby commune of Arbin.
Visitors can access the castle through three successive gateways, with the first gate maintaining its original medieval ogival architectural design.
The strategic position of the castle allowed control over an ancient Roman road connecting Savoy to Seyssel through Chambéry and Bourget Valley.
Location: Barby
Address: 441 Rte du Château, 73230 Barby, France
GPS coordinates: 45.57944,5.98444
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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