Castle of Saint Michel d'Avully

  • Historic site and monument
  • Castle
465 Chemin d'Avully, 74890 Brenthonne
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.).
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...

Services

Services

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Temporary exhibitions
Shows
Activities
Concerts
Free parking
Private car park
bus parking
Meeting room
Car park
Public toilets

Rates

Rates

From 1 September 2024 to 30 June 2025

Until 30 June 2025
Adult
10€

Child rate
5€

Student
8€

Unemployed person
8€

Adult group
8€

Children's group
5€

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

ChequeCheque
CashCash
Online paymentOnline payment

Openings

Openings

Monday
13:30 - 18:00

Tuesday
13:30 - 18:00

Wednesday
13:30 - 18:00

Thursday
13:30 - 18:00

Friday
13:30 - 18:00

Saturday
13:30 - 18:00

Sunday
13:30 - 18:00

Location

Location

Castle of Saint Michel d'Avully
465 Chemin d'Avully, 74890 Brenthonne

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • In the country
  • Mountain view

Access

Access
  • 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)
Updated on 18 March 2025 at 11:32
by Office de Tourisme intercommunal Destination Léman
(Offer identifier : 110784)
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