Château de Treffort

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Le château en bref

The Château de Treffort, in Val-Revermont in the Ain department, has foundations dating back to the 12th century; it was originally built by the Coligny family. Annexed by the Burgundians in 1285, it became the property of the Counts of Savoy in 1289. A fortress with eight towers, equipped with a drawbridge and residential quarters for the comital family, it notably preserved lead-glazed tiles made in Meillonnas. Badly damaged during the war between Savoy and France around 1600, it was bought in ruins in 1909 by the architect Tony Ferret, who rebuilt it as his personal residence. Today it operates as a museum tracing its history from the 12th century to Ferret's reconstruction, and also offers guest accommodation with around ten beds.