Villa du Châtelet

Villa du Châtelet stands at the edge of Lake Geneva with a monumental portico, decorated balconies, and ornate column capitals framing lake views.

Built in 1896 for Jean-Charles Alexandre Taillefer, a legal counsel at the French Embassy in London, the property later housed mineral water operations until 1936.

The villa currently hosts permanent exhibitions, musical performances, literary gatherings, and philosophical workshops that highlight regional heritage and arts.

Located eight minutes from the pier at 31 quai Paul Léger, the villa offers guided tours in multiple languages with admission fees of 8 euros for adults.

The building incorporates a natural slope with extensive cellars, featuring Hungarian-point parquet flooring and colored stained-glass windows from the original construction.

Location: Évian-les-Bains

Inception: 1896

Architects: Jules Lavirotte

Architectural style: Neo-Louis XIII style, eclectic architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: Yes

Operator: Les Amis de la Villa du Châtelet

Address: 31 31 avenue Paul Léger

Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday off; Wednesday-Sunday 14:30-18:30

Phone: +33450836353

Website: http://evianchatelet.org

GPS coordinates: 46.40112,6.60197

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54