Château de Montrottier

Château de Montrottier is a castle with pentagonal ramparts and a cylindrical tower overlooking the Fier River gorge. Its rooms hold collections of bronze panels, weapons, ceramics, and period furniture spanning multiple centuries.

The castle was built between the 13th and 15th centuries and passed through the hands of several families, including Duke Amadeus VIII of Savoy and the Menthon family. These changes in ownership shaped both its architecture and the collections brought together inside.

The castle displays Renaissance bronze panels, weapons, ceramics, and furniture from various periods and regions throughout its interior spaces. Visitors can see these objects arranged as they were collected, providing a window into how people lived and created across different times.

The castle welcomes visitors from April through September with guided tours available in multiple languages. Wear comfortable shoes since the grounds are uneven and include stairs throughout the interior.

The collection remains arranged exactly as collector Léon Marès left it when he donated the property in 1916. This unchanged display lets visitors see how one person chose to gather and present objects across time.

Location: Lovagny

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: Académie Florimontane

Address: Montrottier

Opening Hours: January-March Wednesday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-17:30; July-August Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:30, Sunday 10:00-18:30; September-October Wednesday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-17:30

Phone: +33450462302

Website: http://chateaudemontrottier.com

GPS coordinates: 45.89860,6.03890

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41