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.
Built on an ancient Gallo-Roman site in the 12th century by the d'Avully family, the château was fortified in the 14th century by order of the Count of Savoy.
At the end of the 15th century, it was sold to the de Saint-Michel family of Geneva, who gave it its final appearance. Bought by the Saint François de Sales family in the 18th century, it then suffered the ravages of the French Revolution, before falling into ruin and oblivion for almost two centuries...
Today, the building is proud of its appearance, and invites you to discover its gardens, its farmyard, its moat, and its magnificent rooms decorated with murals that tell the story of life in the Middle Ages and the history of the States of Savoy (museum).
Privately owned and classified as a Historic Monument, this 14-hectare park is home to a magnificently restored château that has regained its medieval character (moat, drawbridge, keep, murals).
The château can be visited all year round, either on your own or on a guided tour, and is also available for private events (weddings, receptions, etc.).
At the end of the 15th century, it was sold to the de Saint-Michel family of Geneva, who gave it its final appearance. Bought by the Saint François de Sales family in the 18th century, it then suffered the ravages of the French Revolution, before falling into ruin and oblivion for almost two centuries...
Today, the building is proud of its appearance, and invites you to discover its gardens, its farmyard, its moat, and its magnificent rooms decorated with murals that tell the story of life in the Middle Ages and the history of the States of Savoy (museum).
Privately owned and classified as a Historic Monument, this 14-hectare park is home to a magnificently restored château that has regained its medieval character (moat, drawbridge, keep, murals).
The château can be visited all year round, either on your own or on a guided tour, and is also available for private events (weddings, receptions, etc.).
Période d'ouvertureChâteau d'Avully opens its doors all year round
From July 1st to August 31st
Open by appointment Monday to Friday, 1.30 pm to 6 pm.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August (for private functions).
September 1st to June 30th
Open daily by appointment.
From July 1st to August 31st
Open by appointment Monday to Friday, 1.30 pm to 6 pm.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August (for private functions).
September 1st to June 30th
Open daily by appointment.
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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- Groups only
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- 90 m2
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- Visites :
- Average group visit length (minutes) 130
- Average individual visit length (minutes) 130
- Grouping by age (EN) :
- Children
- SITRA services :
- 5 people min per group
- 15 people max per group
- 5 yrs old min
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
15 kms from Thonon-les-Bains on the D903
30 kms from Geneva (A411, D1206 and D903)
60 kms from Annecy (A411, D903, D1206 and D903)
30 kms from Geneva (A411, D1206 and D903)
60 kms from Annecy (A411, D903, D1206 and D903)
Individual rates :
Adults €10
Students, Jobseekers, Disabled 8€ (free for children under 5)
Children aged 5 to 12 5€ (free for children under 5)
Guided tour supplement 2€.
Group rates adults / from 5 people
Admission 8€ / person
Family 2 adults + 2 children 25€ (+ 5€ / additional person)
Children's group rates / from 5 children
Admission €5 / child
Adults €10
Students, Jobseekers, Disabled 8€ (free for children under 5)
Children aged 5 to 12 5€ (free for children under 5)
Guided tour supplement 2€.
Group rates adults / from 5 people
Admission 8€ / person
Family 2 adults + 2 children 25€ (+ 5€ / additional person)
Children's group rates / from 5 children
Admission €5 / child
- Method of payment :
- Online payment
Contact
465 Chemin d'Avully
74890
Brenthonne
Phone : +33 4 50 36 11 59
Mob : +33 6 27 45 54 57
- Reception :
- English
- Spanish
- Dutch
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