Castles in Haute-Savoie

74910 Seyssel

The castle of Vens, a former 14th century fortress remodeled in the 17th century, dominates the confluence of Fier and Rhône in Seyssel, Haute-Savoie. The capital of the seigneury of Vens, it illustrates Savoyard defensive architecture.

74570 Fillière

The Château de Sales, an old 16th century fortress in Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie), was the cradle of Saint Francis de Sales. Today, only a chapel marks its historic location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

74930 Reignier-Ésery

Polinge Castle is a historic monument located in Reignier-Ésery, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its history and construction period remain to be clarified.

74700 Sallanches

The Château de Montrosset is a historical monument located in Sallanches, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its history and exact period remain to be specified.

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74890 Lully

Château de la Rochette, a former 13th century castle, dominates Lully in Haute-Savoie. Its remains, including a cylindrical dungeon, bear witness to its medieval past and its inscription to historical monuments in 1932.

74500 Saint-Paul-en-Chablais

The Château de Saint-Paul, located in Saint-Paul-en-Chablais in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is a historic monument whose exact period remains undetermined. It embodies the local heritage of this Alpine region.

74130 Contamine-sur-Arve

The Château de Villy is a historic monument located in Contamine-sur-Arve, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its history and exact period remain to be specified.

74420 Boëge

The Château de Rochefort, located in Boëge en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is a historical monument whose exact period remains undetermined. This iconic site marks the local heritage.