Château de Châteauvieux

The fortress stands on a rocky peninsula overlooking Lake Annecy, with stone walls rising directly from the water's edge and gardens extending to the shore.

The castle changed ownership in 1698 when Marquis François de Sales acquired it and transformed the medieval structure into a refined residence with new amenities.

The de Sales family added five ornate reception rooms with wooden panels and paintings, creating spaces for theater performances, music concerts, and literary gatherings.

The castle features a lakeside pavilion and multiple terraces, with parts of the property remaining under private ownership and specific visiting restrictions.

The castle's embarcadère pavilion, built in 1770, represents a rare example of 18th-century lakeside architecture that received historical monument status in 1988.

Location: Duingt

GPS coordinates: 45.82890,6.20333

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43