Château de la Barre
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The Château de la Barre is a residence in the commune of Brégnier-Cordon in the Ain département of France. It stands on the western slope of the Mont de Cordon.
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Château de la Barre | |
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Location | Brégnier-Cordon |
Town or city | Ain |
Country | France |
Completed | 14th century |
Renovated | 20th century |
Owner | House of Cordon |
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The main building dates from the 20th century, but the fortifications date back to a 14th-century castle. The château was originally a court of justice and a toll collection centre, hence its name "La Barre".[1]