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Poype de Ternier
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The château was home to a seigneury, the Ternier family, with a small local jurisdiction. The château comprised a keep, a courtyard, living quarters and a chapel dedicated to Saint-Nicolas.
After being occupied by the Bernese from 1536, and then by the Genevese in 1589, the Duke of Savoy Charles Emmanuel attempted to reconquer it. To force the occupiers to surrender, cannons were fired and the castles (Comtal and Poype) were partly destroyed.
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Free access.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme des Monts du Genevois - 12/06/2025
www.montsdugenevois.com
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Open period
All year round, daily.
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Caution: the climb to the ruin runs along the edge of a cliff and can be slippery. Please take care.
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