Issogne Castle
Castello d'Issogne
A Renaissance noble residence. The cast-iron pomegranate fountain in the courtyard and the murals depicting street life are its most famous features.
Issogne Castle was converted into a comfortable noble residence at the end of the 15th century by Georges de Challant. Its exterior is plain, but its interior is refined. The 'pomegranate fountain' at the centre of the courtyard is the castle's emblem. Crescent-shaped murals on the arcade vividly depict 15th-century street scenes, including an apothecary, a tailor's shop, a bakery and a guardroom, and the murals are hailed as a 'picture book' of medieval daily life. Inside are finely carved wooden ceilings and a small chapel. The castle lies about 1.5 km from Verrès Castle across the river, and the two are often visited together. Visits are by guided tour only.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 in summer; closed Mondays in winter
Nearby sights
- Verrès Castle
- Fort Bard
- Mont Avic Natural Park
- Roman Road of Donnas
- Castello Gamba
- Roman Bridge of Pont-Saint-Martin
- Castel Savoia
- Fénis Castle