Is the château du Barrioz open to visitors?

No verified information confirms regular public access, as the château is privately owned.

How old is the château du Barrioz?

Its origins are thought to date back to the 14th century, with construction attributed to Pierre de Monthouz before 1379.

Where is the château du Barrioz located?

It stands in the commune of Argonay, in Haute-Savoie, alone amid fields to the west of the village.

What architectural style does the château du Barrioz represent?

It is a typical example of the Savoyard fortified house, with a square plan, a broad four-sided roof and two round towers flanking the gateway.

Château du Barrioz

Barrioz Castle

Argonay

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Argonay

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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

Standing alone amid the fields west of Argonay, the château du Barrioz is a former fortified house believed to have been built by Pierre de Monthouz before 1379. Its square shape topped by a broad four-sided roof, along with the two round towers flanking the entrance gate, make it a typical example of this style of defensive architecture in Haute-Savoie. Part of the old surrounding wall still remains, along with the courtyard bordered by the manor house on one side and a farm building on the other.

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What to know

The château is privately owned, which generally limits public access.
It stands alone in the countryside west of the village of Argonay, so visitors need their own transport.
No verified information is available regarding opening times or admission fees.
The building is mainly seen from the outside, in its setting of open fields.

Where this château is

Argonay · Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Argonay, Haute-Savoie

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Frequently asked

Is the château du Barrioz open to visitors?: No verified information confirms regular public access, as the château is privately owned.
How old is the château du Barrioz?: Its origins are thought to date back to the 14th century, with construction attributed to Pierre de Monthouz before 1379.
Where is the château du Barrioz located?: It stands in the commune of Argonay, in Haute-Savoie, alone amid fields to the west of the village.
What architectural style does the château du Barrioz represent?: It is a typical example of the Savoyard fortified house, with a square plan, a broad four-sided roof and two round towers flanking the gateway.