Can the Château de Montcharvin be visited?

No verified information on opening hours, prices or visiting conditions is available for this monument.

How old is the Château de Montcharvin?

The original structure dates from the 13th century, with alterations made in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Where is the Château de Montcharvin located?

It stands in the commune of Cognin, in Savoy, on a hilltop overlooking the old route between Chambéry and Les Échelles.

Who owned the Château de Montcharvin?

It passed through the La Salle, Bonivard, de Duyn and de La Forest families, the latter holding it until the 18th century.

Castle of Montcharvin

Cognin

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Where: Cognin

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

Standing on a steep hilltop in the commune of Cognin, in Savoy, the Château de Montcharvin once guarded the old route linking Chambéry to Les Échelles. This fortified house dates from the 13th century and was altered over the two following centuries; it retains a squared tower with a truncated roofline, two round towers from its enclosing wall, and two gateways of different periods. Inside the main building, a hall with moulded beams and a large 14th-century fireplace have survived.

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Where this château is

Cognin · Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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73160 Cognin

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Can the Château de Montcharvin be visited?: No verified information on opening hours, prices or visiting conditions is available for this monument.
How old is the Château de Montcharvin?: The original structure dates from the 13th century, with alterations made in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Where is the Château de Montcharvin located?: It stands in the commune of Cognin, in Savoy, on a hilltop overlooking the old route between Chambéry and Les Échelles.
Who owned the Château de Montcharvin?: It passed through the La Salle, Bonivard, de Duyn and de La Forest families, the latter holding it until the 18th century.