Verrès Castle, Medieval castle and museum in Verrès, Italy
The cubic fortress measures 30 meters on each side, with thick stone walls and battlements standing on a rocky promontory above River Evançon.
Built in 1390 by Yblet de Challant, this fortress represents one of the first castles constructed as a single structure rather than multiple buildings within walls.
The castle holds the annual Verrès Carnival, commemorating the 1449 event when Catherine de Challant danced with local residents in the town square.
The castle operates guided tours from Tuesday to Sunday, with extended hours from April through September and special Monday openings in July and August.
The internal structure includes a grand staircase with flying buttresses connecting three floors, incorporating a water cistern for protection during sieges.
Location: Verrès
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 390 m
Height: 30 m
Length: 30 m
Width: 30 m
Address: Localité Le Château, 1 - 11029 Verrès (AO) 11029 11029
Opening Hours: Oktober-März Dienstag-Sonntag 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00; April-September Dienstag-Sonntag 09:00-19:00; Dezember 25 off; Januar 01 off || Juli-August Montag 09:00-19:00 "aperto i lunedì di luglio e agosto"
Phone: +390125929067
Email: beniculturali@regione.vda.it
Website: https://valledaostaheritage.com/fr/chateau-de-verres
GPS coordinates: 45.66902,7.69442
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:28
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