En un regard
Le château en bref
Mussel Castle is in fact located in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine (today Valserhône), in the Ain département, and not in Scionzier in Haute-Savoie as the commune currently recorded for this entry indicates: a check and a correction of the location are recommended. Its round tower, the oldest element, was built between 1250 and 1255 under Peter II of Savoy; the main building dates from around 1320, with an annexe added in the 15th century. Each storey offers more than 200 m² of living space. The castle was originally surrounded by a village, remains of which have been found built into neighbouring houses.