To be privately owned
CastleVersoix
Versoix Castle
In the Swiss canton of Geneva, Versoix Castle, a structure of medieval fortification art, evolved into a representative residence. It is on a part of the promontory in the municipality of Versoix.
History+
The origins of Versoix Castle date back to the 13th century. Between 1258 and 1268, Peter II of Savoy had a fortress built on this site, forming the core of the new village of Versoix. Towards the end of the 18th century, a farm surrounded by gardens was located here. The former residence of the "lords of the castle," high-ranking officials until the end of the 18th century, was later inhabited by farmers, including the Riondel family and Paul Courvoisier, the mayor of Versoix. In 1930, the lawyer and deputy Hermann Dutoit acquired the property and had it restored. The castle's connection to the bearded lady Josephine Boisdechêne, who was born in Versoix in 1831 and presumably grew up in this house, is.
Location+
Versoix Castle is located in the municipality of Versoix in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland, at an altitude of approximately 386 meters above sea level.
On site+
Today, Versoix Castle is privately owned. It is a four-story building that utilizes the unevenness of the terrain. The facades are designed, with symmetrically arranged windows and numerous doors and windows adorned with limestone keystones. The park extends to the height of the third floor. Structural changes are barely noticeable, apart from a large covered hatch and a window enlarged in 1930.
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Source: swisscastles.ch
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