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Keep of the Faverges Lords
Description
This monumental heritage dates from the 13th century and is located between the Savoie County and Geneva County. The team of the Viuz-Faverges archaeological museum invites you to enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the tower.
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.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 08/09/2025 to 20/12/2025
- From 05/01/2026 to 14/06/2026
- From 15/06/2026 to 06/09/2026
- From 08/09/2026 to 20/12/2026
- From 05/01/2027 to 14/06/2027
- From 15/06/2027 to 06/09/2027
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme des Sources du Lac d'Annecy - 25/11/2025
www.sources-lac-annecy.com
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Price(s)
From 08/09 to 20/12/2025 Adult: 2 € Child : 1.50 €. From 05/01 to 14/06/2026 Adult: 2 € Child : 1.50 €. From 15/06 to 06/09/2026 Adult: 2 € Child : 1.50 €. Free entry for children under 5. Child entry valid for 5 - 14 years. Group rate available for 10 people or more. Pass 3 sites 3 histoires with tickets for 2 museums + Castle Tower: 8 €/adult and 5,50 €/child. Reduced price on Tower tickets for job seekers, students. Free entry for handicapped person's companion.
Open period
From 05/01 to 14/06 daily. Closed exceptionally on Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, May 1st and May 8th. From 15/06 to 06/09 on Saturday between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm. From Monday to Friday between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm. From 08/09 to 20/12 from Monday to Saturday. Closed exceptionally on November 1st and November 11th. By appointment only. 6 persons min - 48h ahead.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 32 45 99
Email : musee.archeoviuz@free.fr
Website : https://www.archeoviuz.fr
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/DonjonFaverges
Location complements
Castle of Faverges Annecy-Albertville Bus line LIHSA 51 - Bus stop "La Soierie"
Tips
Pass 3 sites 3 histoires: tickets for 2 museums + Castle Tower 8 €/adult and 5,50 €/child (5 to 14 years old).
Reception complements
From the Tisserands carpark, you can get to the castle by foot following the signs.
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Animals
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