Aymavilles Castle
Castello d'Aymavilles
A castle with round towers at each corner, standing above vineyards. It was restored and opened as a museum displaying the collections of the Saint-Anselm Academy.
Aymavilles Castle dates from the 13th century. In the 18th century it was remodelled into a noble residence with Baroque decoration. Each of its four corners has a round tower, giving it a distinctive profile. For a long time the castle was closed for repairs, but it has recently reopened with the archaeological, artistic and rare book collections of the Saint-Anselm Academy. Visitors can climb the towers for views. The castle sits in one of the Aosta Valley's major wine-producing areas, so you can stop for a tasting along the way. It lies about 8 km southwest of Aosta and is on the same route as the Pont d'Aël Roman aqueduct bridge.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 in summer (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Sarre Royal Castle
- Saint-Pierre Castle
- Pont d'Aël
- Pila
- Megalithic Area of Saint-Martin-de-Corléans
- Regional Archaeological Museum
- Cryptoporticus of Aosta
- Aosta Cathedral