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    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

    Play area
    Picnic area
    Covered picnic area
    Toilets
    Public WC
    Camper van reception area
    Exhibition space
    Car park
    Defibrillator
    Meeting room
    Coach parking
    Private parking
    Free car park
    Cloakroom

    Service

    Pets welcome
    Guided individual tours
    Guided group tours
    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
    Guided tours
    Available for private hire

    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

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    Castle of Saint Michel d'Avully

    465 Chemin d'Avully

    74890 Brenthonne

    Telephone number 04 50 36 11 59 Telephone number 06 27 45 54 57 Website Website Smartphone icon Facebook
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    Information

    Equipped meeting rooms : 7

    Methods of payment

    • Check Check
    • Cash 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

    • In the country
    • Mountain view
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    The Rates

    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

    A Discover

    Cycling loop: Tour des Voirons

    Perfect for a first experience of a "red level" circuit. You'll especially enjoy the little Col de Saxel (943 m), which is ideally positioned at the half-way point and has all the right characteristics for an introduction mountain cycle touring !

    74100 Annemasse

    04 50 95 07 09

    Annemasse

    Cycling loop: Tour des Voirons

    Salon Nature et jardin
    Brenthonne

    Salon Nature et jardin
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    Brenthonne

    Guest rooms at Château d'Avully