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Château de Thénières, Ballaison

Château de Thénières

Thénières Castle

Ballaison

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Ballaison

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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

The Château de Thénières overlooks the village of Ballaison from the edge of Mont de Boisy, with views reaching as far as Lake Geneva. Built in 1863 by the architect Bruger for Ernest de Boigne, on the site of a medieval castle that no longer survives, it was designed in a picturesque style inspired by Scottish architecture, close to Balmoral Castle. Its silhouette combines a massive round tower with several turrets, typical of nineteenth century romantic taste. The building, now housing local public administration offices, is mainly seen from the outside.

Written from Château de Thénières

What to know

  • The château now houses local government offices and is not open for tourist visits.
  • The exterior and grounds, with views over Lake Geneva, can be seen from around the site.
  • A fitness trail nearby offers a walk around the estate.
  • No visiting hours or admission fees apply, as the building is not open to the public as a monument.

Where this château is

Ballaison · Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

74140 Ballaison

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de Thénières?
No, the building houses public offices and its interior is not open to visitors.
Who built the Château de Thénières?
It was built in 1863 by the architect Bruger for Ernest de Boigne.
What architectural style is the château?
It is inspired by romantic Scottish architecture, in the spirit of Balmoral Castle.
What remains of the medieval castle of Ballaison?
No trace of the earlier medieval castles has survived.

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Sources

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