Saint-Pierre Castle
Castello di Saint-Pierre
A fairy-tale castle perched on a rock, with a cluster of spires. It is the most eye-catching sight from the main valley road.
Saint-Pierre Castle dates from the 12th century and was remodelled in neo-Gothic style at the end of the 19th century, when four small turrets were added, giving it an especially dreamlike look. The castle was long used as the Regional Natural Science Museum. After years of restoration it reopened, with exhibits on the castle's history and natural history galleries. Climbing the tower offers views over the Dora Baltea valley. The castle lies about 9 km west of Aosta, and you can get a full view of it from the main road. Across the hillside opposite stands Sarriod de La Tour Castle.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 in summer (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Aymavilles Castle
- Sarre Royal Castle
- Pont d'Aël
- Pila
- Megalithic Area of Saint-Martin-de-Corléans
- Regional Archaeological Museum
- Cryptoporticus of Aosta
- Aosta Cathedral