Historic site and monument

Keep of the Faverges Lords

Château de Faverges

Keep of the Faverges Lords
Description

The imposing Keep was a 360° control station towering over the surrounding valleys.
Purchased by the town of Faverges in 1980, part of its buildings was used as an accomodation centre. The Keep - registered on the Historical Monuments' additional list in 1991 - was restored and provided with a circular hoard inaugurated in 2008.

Tips

The Castle is located on the route of a Treasure Hunt starting from Faverges town centre. This Treasure Hunt is called "The Lords' Treasures" (n°5). Pass 3 sites 3 histoires: tickets for 2 museums + Castle Tower 7 €/adult and 4,50 €/child (5 to 14 years old).

Ouverture

From 08/01 to 16/06, daily.
Closed exceptionally on Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, May 1st and May 8th.

From 17/06 to 31/08
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm. On Saturday between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm.
Closed on Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on 31/07/2024 and 14/08/2024.

From 02/09 to 19/12.
Closed on Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on November 1st and November 11th.
By appointment only. 6 persons min - 48h ahead.

Closed from 20 December 2024 to 5 January 2025.

Tarifs

From 08/01 to 16/06/2024.

From 17/06 to 31/08/2024
Adult: 2 €
Child : 1.50 €.

From 02/09/2024 to 15/06/2025
Adult: 2 €
Child : 1.50 €.

Free entry for children < 5 years.
Child entry valid for 5 - 14 years.
Group rate available for > 10 people.

Pass 3 sites 3 histoires with tickets for 2 museums + Castle Tower: 8 €/adult and 5,50 €/child (5 to 14 years old). Reduced price on Tower tickets for job seekers, students. Free entry for handicapped person's companion.

Contact et accès
293 chemin de la Vie plaine
Château de Faverges
Faverges
74210 Faverges-Seythenex
Haute-Savoie (74)
Informations complémentaires
Services
  • Guided individual tours
  • Educational visits
  • Themed tour
  • Guided tours
Équipements
  • Parking nearby
Moyen de Paiement
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Credit transfer
Langues parlées
  • Italian
  • German
  • English
  • French
Langues de visite
  • Italian
  • English
  • French
Animaux
  • Animaux interdits
Visite
  • Durée moyenne (individuels) : 60 min

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