• Historic site and monument

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.

Historic site and monument Castle of Saint Michel d'Avully Brenthonne

About

Brenthonne (74890)
Animals allowed
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours on request
Average duration of an individual visit : 02h10

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.).

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    Prices

    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

    Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash, Online payment

    Reception

    Open to children
    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : Dutch, English, Spanish, French
    Languages of documentation : English, French
    Languages visits : English, Spanish, French, Dutch
    Languages informatives signs : French

    Opening

    Château 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.

    Labels and rating

    12th C
    16th C
    Registered at the monuments and historic sites

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Educational visits
    • Coach access
    • Motorhomes allowed
    • Room hire
    • Booking obligatory
    • Themed tour
    • Set down on-site for groups
    • Tourist routes
    • Tourist brochures
    • Tourist information
    • Booking of general amenities
    • Available for private hire
    Equipments
    • Cloakroom
    • Covered picnic area
    • Car park
    • Free car park
    • Private parking
    • Coach parking
    • Public WC
    • Defibrillator
    • Camper van reception area
    • Play area
    • Picnic area
    • Exhibition space
    • Meeting room
    • Toilets
    Activities
    • Handicrafts workshops
    • Permanent exhibition
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Entertainment evenings
    • Shows
    • Activity
    • Children's entertainment
    • Concert

    Access

    465 Chemin d'Avully 74890 Brenthonne

    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    • Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
    • Incline >5% but reasonable

    More informations

    Information update on 13/02/2024 by Office de Tourisme intercommunal Destination Léman