• Cultural

Heritage days: the tower of the lords of Faverges

In the Tower of Faverges, History and culture mingle with the unique environment with a 360° view of Faverges. The castle officially becomes part of History on December 8, 1112.
Listed Historical Monument (I.S.M.H)

Cultural Heritage days: the tower of the lords of Faverges Faverges-Seythenex

About

On Saturday 21 September 2024 from 10:00:00 in 16:00:00
Faverges-Seythenex (74210)

Come to discover the architecture, the History of the village and the owners, the formation of the valley with a landscape reading,...

Walking up the 145 steps leading to the panoramic gallery means going for a discovery of the castle's History and that of its owners, learning about its role: at first as a place of power, then as a residence, an industrial building (manufacture then silk factory), a social building (military hospital, Swiss Red Cross camp) and finally a tourist site.

Prices

Free of charge.

Reception

Languages spoken : English, French, Italian
Languages of documentation : English, French

Dates

Saturday 21 September 2024 between 10 am and 4 pm.
Last visit starts at 3:40 pm.

Sunday 22 September 2024 between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Last visit starts at 5:40pm.

Access

Château de Faverges 293 chemin de la Vie Plaine Faverges 74210 Faverges-Seythenex

  • Not accessible in a wheelchair

More informations

Information update on 08/08/2024 by Office de Tourisme des Sources du Lac d'Annecy