. Castles and chateaux of old Burgundy and the border provinces. where it ultimately burrows through the massifof the chain of which Mont Cenis forms themost notable peak. Just at the confines of Dauphiny and Savoythe Isere sweeps majestically around the fore-foot of the fortress of Montmelian, whichguards the mountain gateway to the snowboundupper valleys. Montmelian can be seen from agreat distance; from a great distance even onemay imagine that he hears the echoes of the 280 Castles and Chateaux of Old Burgundy cries of the victims of the cruel Seigneurs deMontmelian who once lived within i
. Castles and chateaux of old Burgundy and the border provinces. where it ultimately burrows through the massifof the chain of which Mont Cenis forms themost notable peak. Just at the confines of Dauphiny and Savoythe Isere sweeps majestically around the fore-foot of the fortress of Montmelian, whichguards the mountain gateway to the snowboundupper valleys. Montmelian can be seen from agreat distance; from a great distance even onemay imagine that he hears the echoes of the 280 Castles and Chateaux of Old Burgundy cries of the victims of the cruel Seigneurs deMontmelian who once lived within its barbarous acts were many, and historicfacts, not merely legendary tales, perpetuatethem. It is the knowledge that such things onceexisted that makes the suggestion of course, butthese are the emotions one usually likes to havenourished when viewing a mediaeval Montmelians chateau-fort played a very im-portant role in the history of Savoy. It wasone of the finest fortresses of the States of Sa-voy, and was the chief point of attack of Fran-cois Premier, who, in 1535, succeeded finally intaking it, but by treason from within. TheFrench from the moment of their occupationgave it a heavy garrison, and Henri II stillfurther strengthened its massive walls, as did Mountain Background of Savoy 281 also Henri IV later on. He called it a mar-vellously strong place; a stronger one hasnever yet been seen, In Montmelians proud fortress-cliateau, also,were born Amadee III and Amadee IV, Princesof Savoy. Once it was considered, and withreason apparently, the strongest fortress ofSavoy, and was for ages the wall against whichthe Viennois Dauphins battled vainly. Treasonopened its doors to Francois Premier and trea-son delivered it to Henri IV. This last givingover of the chateau was brought about by thewife of Sully, who by sweet insinuations got into the
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