Château de Séchilienne, château français situé à Séchilienne
Château de Séchilienne is a fortress dating to the 13th century featuring a large keep and a round defensive tower that remain partially intact. The main building displays large windows from later periods, while arrow slits and crenellations show its original military purpose.
The Alleman family acquired the lands in 1226 from the Dauphin and controlled the territory for several centuries. In the 15th century the castle was enlarged, in the 17th it became a residential residence, and in 1944 German forces partially destroyed it during World War II.
The name reflects the local region and its past inhabitants. Today the ruins show how the structure evolved from a defensive stronghold into a residential estate for nobility.
The site sits on a hilltop overlooking the valley and surrounding landscape, accessible by a walking path. Visitors should be prepared for uneven ground and deteriorated structures, making sturdy footwear essential.
The keep contained flooring dated to 1455 showing the structure was in active use at that time. This discovery reveals the building was fully operational even as the region experienced major political upheaval.
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