Can you visit the château de Beaufort freely?

It consists of open-air ruins on the Vanches plateau, but no precise information exists on visiting conditions.

What is the origin of the château de Beaufort?

Its foundation is linked to Bernard de Beaufort, in the early 10th century.

Did the château de Beaufort have a religious role?

Yes, from 1536 its chapel became a place of devotion known as Notre-Dame-des-Châteaux.

Is the château de Beaufort different from the château de La Sallaz?

Yes, they are two separate buildings, located on opposite banks of the Argentine river.

Château Beaufort

Beaufort

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Beaufort

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château de Beaufort stands in Beaufort (Savoie), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

On the Vanches plateau near Beaufort, in the Savoie region, stand the remains of a medieval fortress said to date back to the early 10th century, associated with Bernard de Beaufort. From the 14th century the site became the seat of a lordship held by the sires of Faucigny, before taking on a religious role from 1536 onward thanks to its chapel, known as Notre-Dame-des-Châteaux. It should not be confused with the nearby château de La Sallaz, on the opposite bank of the Argentine river. The site will appeal to those interested in ruins and the feudal past of the Beaufortain valley.

Written from Château de Beaufort (Beaufort)

What to know

These are open-air ruins, with no known opening hours or fees.
The site sits on the Vanches plateau, above the village of Beaufort.
Reaching it likely involves some walking, though the exact terrain is not specified.
No information is available regarding accessibility, parking or dogs.

Where this château is

Beaufort · Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

73270 Beaufort

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Beaufort freely?: It consists of open-air ruins on the Vanches plateau, but no precise information exists on visiting conditions.
What is the origin of the château de Beaufort?: Its foundation is linked to Bernard de Beaufort, in the early 10th century.
Did the château de Beaufort have a religious role?: Yes, from 1536 its chapel became a place of devotion known as Notre-Dame-des-Châteaux.
Is the château de Beaufort different from the château de La Sallaz?: Yes, they are two separate buildings, located on opposite banks of the Argentine river.