[2024 Annecy Attraction] Travel Guide for Castle of Annecy (Chateau d'Annecy) (Updated Nov)

Strolling through the medieval Annecy Castle

Annecy Castle (Château d'Annecy) is located in the heart of the old town, built between the 12th and 16th centuries. It was once the residence of the Counts of Geneva and the Dukes of Geneva-Nemours. After several fires, it was abandoned in the 17th century. In 1953, it was purchased and extensively renovated by the city's rulers, and in 1956, it officially became an exhibition venue. Today, the interior of the castle is a museum showcasing Annecy's history, from the Bronze Age, Roman Gaul period, and early Middle Ages, as well as early Savoy and Burgundy folk items and wooden furniture, and landscape paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Annecy Castle features large polygonal walls with beautiful walkways. It consists of the 38-meter-high Queen's Tower, the Vieux Logis with its stone column hall, the mid-18th century Saint Peter's Tower, and the Saint Paul's Tower. At the end of the 14th century, the Nemours family had a watchtower, and in the second half of the 17th century, a homestead, along with the Perrière Tower and homestead. The terrace also offers magnificent views of the old town of Annecy. The road from the town to Annecy Castle (Château d'Annecy) is a continuous uphill cobblestone path, but it is the highest point in Annecy, offering views of the narrow streets and red brick rooftops of the old town from outside the castle. Annecy Castle (Château d'Annecy) Opening hours: 10:00~12:00, 14:00~17:00 Address: Place du Chateau, 74000 Annecy, France