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.).
- Historic site and monument
Castle of Saint Michel d'Avully
About
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
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
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
- 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
- Handicrafts workshops
- Permanent exhibition
- Temporary exhibition
- Entertainment evenings
- Shows
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Concert
Contacts
Access
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
- Incline >5% but reasonable
Information update on 13/02/2024 by Office de Tourisme intercommunal Destination Léman