Château de Montfalcon, Medieval castle ruins in La Biolle, France
The castle remains include a 400-meter irregular polygonal enclosure with a 12th-century square Roman keep at its highest point.
The first official document mentioning the castle dates from January 12, 1252, when Bernard Farguil de Montfalcon sold it to Beatrice of Savoy.
The castle represents the medieval defensive architecture of the Savoy region, positioned to monitor trade routes between Chambery and Annecy.
The ruins stand at an elevation of 542 meters, offering access to visitors interested in exploring medieval military architecture.
Archaeological excavations near the site uncovered Roman inscriptions and ancient stones from an earlier settlement in Albens.
Location: La Biolle
GPS coordinates: 45.77200,5.92012
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:22
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