Selection of the most beautiful monuments in Haute-Savoie

Museum of Architecture and Heritage
74000 Annecy

The Palais de l'Isle, an ancient 12th century fortress in Annecy, is a listed historical monument transformed into a centre of heritage interpretation, located on an island of Thiou in Haute-Savoie.

Revival Gothic style castle
74410 Duingt

The château d'Héré, an old house fort dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, stands in Duingt, Haute-Savoie. Restored in the 19th century, it combines medieval and neo-Gothic architecture in a preserved setting.

Medieval and Renaissance Castle
74200 Thonon-les-Bains

The castle of Rigaille, a former 14th century mansion transformed into a cartreuse and then a bourgeois residence, dominates the Léman in Thonon-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie). Its estate combines historical heritage, vineyards and preserved forest.

Medieval and Renaissance Castle
74330 Lovagny

The Château de Montrottier, a former 13th-century fortified house rebuilt in the 15th, 18th and 19th centuries, dominates Lovagny in Haute-Savoie. This medieval Savoyard gem, surrounded by the Gorges du Fier, houses exceptional collections of art and history in a preserved architectural setting.

Castle
74290 Menthon-Saint-Bernard

The castle of Menthon, a 13th century fortified house rebuilt in the 19th century, overlooks Lake Annecy in Menthon-Saint-Bernard in Haute-Savoie, combining medieval and neo-Gothic architecture.

House
74500 Larringes

The castle of Larringes, a former 10th century fortress rebuilt in the 14th century, dominates the Haute-Savoie from a strategic nipple. This medieval monument, located in Larringes, offers panoramic views of the Alps and Jura.

Castle
74210 Faverges

Faverges Castle, a former 13th century castle rebuilt in the 15th century, dominates Faverges-Seythenex in Haute-Savoie. Partially classified as historical monuments, it illustrates Savoyard military architecture.

Renaissance style castle
74270 Clermont

Clermont Castle, a 16th century Renaissance building, dominates the commune of Clermont in Haute-Savoie. Former episcopal residence, it combines Italian architecture and medieval remains in a preserved Alpine setting.