What remains of the Entremont castle today?

Only scattered remains of a medieval fortress survive, the castle having been dismantled in the early 14th century.

Where is the Entremont castle located?

The ruins stand in the hamlet of Teppaz, near Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, on a mound above the Cozon gorges.

Can the Entremont castle be visited freely?

The outdoor ruins are accessible on foot, with no ticket or fixed opening hours.

Why was the castle destroyed?

It was dismantled by the Count of Savoy after a siege in 1307, following a shift in allegiance by the lord of Entremont.

Château d'Entremont

Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont

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Where: Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont

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Château d’Entremont stands in Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Isère), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The ruins of the Entremont castle stand on a rocky outcrop above the Cozon and Guiers Vif gorges, in the hamlet of Teppaz near Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont. The site originated as a 10th-century motte, later becoming the seat of a lordship held by the Montbel family, before being dismantled in the early 14th century following a siege by the Count of Savoy. Only scattered remains survive today, traces of this stronghold once fought over by Dauphiné and Savoy.

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What to know

The site consists only of ruined remains, with no restored building to visit.
Reaching it requires a walk uphill to the mound where the ruins stand.
No opening hours or fees are indicated, as the site is freely accessible.
Sturdy footwear is advisable given the uneven natural terrain.
There are no facilities for visitors with reduced mobility.

Where this château is

Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont · Isère · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, Isère

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What remains of the Entremont castle today?: Only scattered remains of a medieval fortress survive, the castle having been dismantled in the early 14th century.
Where is the Entremont castle located?: The ruins stand in the hamlet of Teppaz, near Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, on a mound above the Cozon gorges.
Can the Entremont castle be visited freely?: The outdoor ruins are accessible on foot, with no ticket or fixed opening hours.
Why was the castle destroyed?: It was dismantled by the Count of Savoy after a siege in 1307, following a shift in allegiance by the lord of Entremont.