Château d'Avully, Medieval castle in Brenthonne, France.
The Château d'Avully is a castle in Brenthonne with a four-sided fortified structure surrounded by moats and containing multiple towers. The buildings include living quarters and service rooms arranged around a central courtyard connected by covered walkways.
The castle was built in the 14th century to control a key passage and secure access to the wider region. Its strategic location made it a military stronghold that monitored local trade and travel routes.
The castle's name comes from the Avully family, who shaped the property across generations and used it as the center of their local influence. The rooms still show how residents lived their daily lives between these walls.
Visitors should check opening times before arrival since the castle is only seasonally accessible and visits are guided. The location is reachable by public transport or car, and you should allow time to explore both the main structures and the surrounding grounds.
Renovation work uncovered fragments of tiles and ceramics beneath the castle, pointing to a former Roman settlement on the site. These archaeological finds reveal the land has a much older history than the medieval structure itself.
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