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 08/01/2024 to 16/06/2024
- From 17/06/2024 to 31/08/2024
- From 02/09/2024 to 19/12/2024
- From 08/01/2025 to 16/06/2025
- From 17/06/2025 to 31/08/2025
- From 02/09/2025 to 19/12/2025
Additional information
Reception complements
From the Tisserands carpark, you can get to the castle by foot following the signs.
Location complements
Castle of Faverges
Annecy-Albertville Bus line LIHSA 51 - Bus stop "La Soierie"
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).
Contact
Phone : 04 50 32 45 99
Email : musee.archeoviuz@free.fr
Website : www.archeoviuz.fr
Facebook : www.facebook.com/donjonfaverges
Open period
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.
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.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme des Sources du Lac d'Annecy - 19/03/2024
www.sources-lac-annecy.com
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Price(s)
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
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.
