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Château de Crête, Versonnex

Château de Crête

Crête Castle

Versonnex

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Versonnex

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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

On a wooded hill above Versonnex, the ruins of the château de Crête mark the site of a medieval stronghold rebuilt in the 14th century after an earlier fortress was destroyed. Only two of the original four corner towers remain standing, hidden among the trees, remnants of a rectangular fortification once flanked by towers facing the cardinal points. Owned by the municipality since 2016, the site is reached by a steep path and offers no visitor facilities.

Written from Château de Crête

What to know

  • Access is via a steep forest path, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
  • Only two towers survive, partially preserved and standing six to seven metres high.
  • The site is outdoors and freely accessible, with no facilities or supervision.
  • There are no set opening hours or fees, as the site is not managed as a formal monument.
  • The walk is short but involves some climbing, best avoided in wet weather.

Where this château is

Versonnex · Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Versonnex, Haute-Savoie

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Crête freely?
Yes, the site is freely accessible, though it consists of forest ruins with no visitor facilities.
What remains of the château today?
Two of the original four corner towers survive in part, standing six to seven metres tall.
How old is the château de Crête?
The current structure dates from the 14th century, rebuilt after an earlier castle was destroyed.
Is the site difficult to reach?
Access involves steep forest paths, requiring a reasonable level of fitness.

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Sources

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