The castles

The only remaining example of Italian Renaissance architecture in Haute-Savoie, the chateau has been beautifully renovated and welcomes visitors to im...

Situated in the Lake Geneva basin, in Chablais, between Thonon and Annemasse, the castle extends over a private domain of 15 hectares on the mountains...

Historic, cultural and winemaking centre in Haute-Savoie, the Castle de Ripaille is also one of the biggest and most remarkable natural sites on the b...

Château de Duingt, on the peninsula, is literally in the heart of Lake Annecy. Built in the 13th century, Châteauvieux was originally built on an isla...

On a promontory, the restored ruins show a fine fortification with two round corner towers and a circular keep. Built in imitation of Comtal fortresse...

This castle no longer exists. The only trace which remains of this relic is a marker at the foot of the steps near to the church, marked with the date...

Château de Sonnaz was built in 1666 on the ruins of Thonon’s medieval château. It belonged to the Gerbaix de Sonnaz, one of Savoie’s oldest families....