Castle of Saint Michel d'Avully

Situated in the Lake Geneva basin, in Chablais, between Thonon and Annemasse, the castle extends over a private domain of 15 hectares on the mountainside. Listed as a Historic Monument, it has been magnificently restored and has recovered all its medieval cachet.

Listed in the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments (ISMH).

Built on an ancient Gallo-Roman site from the 12th century by the family of Avully, the castle was fortified in the 14th century by order of the count of Savoy.

Private property classified as a Historic Monument, discover in a park of 14 hectares a beautifully restored castle having regained its medieval character (water ditches, drawbridge, keep, murals)

Période d'ouvertureFrom 01/01 to 30/06, every Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08 between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.

From 01/09 to 31/12, daily between 2 pm and 6 pm.

General

Main facilities :
- Historic site and monument
Typologie promo SITRA :
- Indoor
- Bad weather alternative
Services :
- Pets welcome
Visit :
- Guided tours
Client profile :
- Groupe (EN)
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- Groupe Affaire/incentive (EN)
- Groups only
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Visites :
- Average group visit length (minutes) 130
- Average individual visit length (minutes) 130
SITRA services :
- 15 people max per group

Equipment & Services

Services :
- Pets welcome
SITRA services :
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
categories :
- Classified or listed (CNMHS)
Parking :
- Car park
- Coach parking
Period :
- 16th C
- 12th C
Interior facilities :
- Toilets
Help for client/transport :
- Coach access
Entertainment :
- Children's entertainment
Prestations salle (EN) :
- Seminar/meeting
- Concert/events
- Convention
- Family Reception/drinks reception
- Exhibition/trade fair