Château-Neuf d'Allinges, Medieval castle ruins in Allinges, France.
Château-Neuf d'Allinges is a castle ruin standing on a hilltop at 712 meters elevation and surrounded by medieval defensive walls. The site contains a Romanesque chapel with partially preserved wall paintings inside.
The castle was founded in the 10th century and served for centuries as an administrative center of the Chablais region. It experienced significant upheaval during the religious conflicts of the 16th century.
The site attracted religious figures in the 16th century who chose it as a base for their mission work in the region. The preserved frescoes in the chapel reflect the spiritual life that once defined this place.
The site is open year-round and can be explored with or without a guide. Wear proper footwear as the paths on the hillside can be uneven and slippery depending on weather conditions.
The northeast wall displays three distinct construction periods, visible in its differing arrow slits and crenellated sections. These variations reveal how the castle's builders adapted their defensive techniques over generations.
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