Château de Montrottier
A castle above the Gorges du Fier, dating from the 13th and 14th centuries, with well-preserved towers and a collection of weapons and artworks from Asia and Africa.
The castle was built in the 13th and 14th centuries on a hill above the Fier Gorge. Its round main tower is well preserved, and climbing it offers views over the surrounding valleys. At the end of the 19th century, the collector Léon Mares bought the castle and displayed his collection inside, including armour, weapons, Japanese and Chinese porcelain, and African sculpture. In 1916 he donated the castle to the Savoy Florimontane Society. Guided tours run in summer and admission is charged. The castle can be combined with the Gorges du Fier for a half-day outing.
Opening hours
About May–Sep (check the website)
Nearby sights
- Gorges du Fier
- Annecy Cathedral (Saint-Pierre)
- Château d'Annecy
- Annecy Old Town
- Palais de l'Isle
- Basilica of the Visitation
- Jardins de l'Europe
- Pont des Amours