Description
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.).
Chains and labels
Equipment at your disposal
Equipment
Service
Spoken languages
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Dutch
Meeting room
Room
:
salle des Armoiries
maximum capacity
:
200
Surface area
:
250
m²
Room
:
Salle des Dames
maximum capacity
:
80
Surface area
:
110
m²
Room
:
Musée histoire de Savoie
Surface area
:
350
m²
Room
:
Salle de Cruet
maximum capacity
:
100
Surface area
:
120
m²
Room
:
Salle des Messieurs
maximum capacity
:
100
Surface area
:
120
m²
Room
:
Salle de Chasse
maximum capacity
:
70
Surface area
:
90
m²
Room
:
Salon du Baron d'Avully
Surface area
:
40
m²
Groups
Minimum number of persons : 5
Maximum number of persons : 15
Castle of Saint Michel d'Avully
465 Chemin d'Avully
74890 Brenthonne
Information
Methods of payment
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Check
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Cash
- Online payment
The opening time
Opening hours
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.
Localisation
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)
- In the country
- Mountain view
The 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
A Discover
Château d'Avully invites you to an immersive Escape Game, in the heart of a historic site set in a majestic mountain setting.
465 chemin d'Avully
74890 Brenthonne
04 50 36 11 59