Maison de Mosse

The building is now owned by the region and hosts the offices of the Association Valentine des Archives Sonora.

The D'Avis family built this house-fortress beside the Roman Gaul Road which passed through the Runaz territory from east to west. Towards the end of the X century the D'Avis signoria was divided among four brothers: Jean la'Ancien got Valgrisenche, Boniface got Avise, Rolet would reign over Leverogne and Planaval, and, lastly, Jean le Jeune became Lord of Runaz.

They probably transformed the house-fortress into a residence: the beautiful windows dating back to the XVI century are proof of this. The style is Late Gothic, finished in Villeneuve stone. The entrance portal is also very interesting. The Maison Mosse hosts exhibitions that are open during the summer or on booking during other periods of the year.

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