Can visitors go inside the Château de Châteauvieux?

No verified information confirms public access to the interior; the château is mainly viewed from outside or from the lake.

Why is it sometimes called château Ruphy?

The name comes from Baron Scipion Ruphy, who bought it in 1839 and had works carried out, including the crenellation of the tower.

Since when has the château been a protected historic monument?

The château and its 18th-century interior decoration have been listed since 1994, and the neighbouring boathouse pavilion since 1988.

Why is it also called château de Duingt?

This common but inaccurate name comes from its location in the commune of Duingt, though it differs from the actual comital castle of that name.

Château de Châteauvieux

châteauvieux Castle

Duingt

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Château de châteauvieux stands in Duingt (Haute-Savoie), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing on a rocky islet that divides Lake Annecy into two basins, the Château de Châteauvieux owes its present appearance to alterations carried out in the 18th and 19th centuries, built upon medieval origins still visible in a tower pierced with arrow slits. Linked to the shore by a causeway, it once controlled boat traffic between Italy and Geneva. Its setting made it a favourite subject for painters such as Cézanne, and it remains one of the most photographed landmarks on the lake.

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What to know

The château stands on an islet linked to the shore by a causeway, on the edge of Lake Annecy, in the commune of Duingt.
It has been listed as a historic monument since 1994 for the building and its 18th-century interior decoration, and since 1988 for the neighbouring boathouse pavilion.
Available information gives no opening hours, prices, or details on access to the inside of the building.
The site is best appreciated from the lakeshore or from the water, the viewpoint traditionally favoured by painters and photographers.

Practical information

Opening hours

a few days each year, between May and October

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Duingt · Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Duingt, Haute-Savoie

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00118391
Period of construction: 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can visitors go inside the Château de Châteauvieux?: No verified information confirms public access to the interior; the château is mainly viewed from outside or from the lake.
Why is it sometimes called château Ruphy?: The name comes from Baron Scipion Ruphy, who bought it in 1839 and had works carried out, including the crenellation of the tower.
Since when has the château been a protected historic monument?: The château and its 18th-century interior decoration have been listed since 1994, and the neighbouring boathouse pavilion since 1988.
Why is it also called château de Duingt?: This common but inaccurate name comes from its location in the commune of Duingt, though it differs from the actual comital castle of that name.