Is Faucigny castle still standing or is it in ruins?

It is a ruined site: the main keep was demolished in 1891 and the residential buildings gradually disappeared from the 16th century onward.

Who built Faucigny castle?

Its oldest parts date from the 11th century and it was the birthplace of the house of Faucigny, before passing to the house of Savoy in 1262.

Can you visit the inside of a building at Faucigny castle?

No, only open-air ruins remain, with no interior to visit.

Is the site hard to reach?

The castle stands on a rock more than 250 metres above the valley, so reaching it involves an uphill walk.

Château de Faucigny

Faucigny Castle

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Château de Faucigny stands in Faucigny (Haute-Savoie), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rock overlooking the Arve valley at more than 700 metres of altitude, the ruins of Faucigny castle mark the birthplace of the lords of Faucigny from the 11th century onward. Traces remain of the fortified gate flanked by two towers and of the seigneurial hall, though the square Romanesque keep was pulled down in the 19th century. The site is chiefly visited for the view over the valley and for the history of this small lordship that once controlled this alpine passage.

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What to know

The site consists of open-air ruins, reached by a path climbing up to the rocky outcrop.
Access is on foot and requires a fair amount of physical effort, as the site stands more than 250 metres above the valley.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or entry fees.
The visit is mainly about the ruins themselves and the surrounding view, with no covered building to enter.

Where this château is

Faucigny · Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

CR dit des Ruines, 74130 Faucigny

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Château phone number

+33 4 50 36 89 18

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Is Faucigny castle still standing or is it in ruins?: It is a ruined site: the main keep was demolished in 1891 and the residential buildings gradually disappeared from the 16th century onward.
Who built Faucigny castle?: Its oldest parts date from the 11th century and it was the birthplace of the house of Faucigny, before passing to the house of Savoy in 1262.
Can you visit the inside of a building at Faucigny castle?: No, only open-air ruins remain, with no interior to visit.
Is the site hard to reach?: The castle stands on a rock more than 250 metres above the valley, so reaching it involves an uphill walk.