What is the most beautiful castle in Savoie?

The most visited in Savoie is Château de Chambéry, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 10 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.

How much does a visit cost?

The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 0 of these castles are free.

How is this selection made?

Among the 95 castles recorded in Savoie, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.

The 10 most beautiful castles in Savoie

10 châteaux

Chosen among 95 recorded castles

What to see in Savoie when you only have a weekend: the 10 most visited castles according to their visitors’ reviews, among those open to the public whose visiting conditions we checked on the official website. For each: what you see, the entry price, the link to the full entry.

Ranked by attendance, from the number of Google reviews. “Beautiful” is your word; what we measure is what visitors choose.

No. 1
Château de Chambéry
Chambéry
In Chambéry, the château des ducs de Savoie sits on the town's highest ground, a stronghold whose origins go back to the Middle Ages. Reworked over the centuries, it recalls the era when the city served as capital for the House of Savoy.
Hours, prices and access
No. 2
Château de Servolex (Servolex Castle)
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Château de Servolex, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Savoie), France. Location, access and practical information.
Hours, prices and access
No. 3
Château de Chantemerle (Chantemerle Castle)
La Bâthie
Perched on a rocky ridge above the Isère valley near La Bâthie, the ruins of the château de Chantemerle mark a site chosen by the archbishops of Tarentaise to watch over the approach to their province.
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No. 4
Castle of La Mar
Jongieux
The château de La Mar, also known as château de Cordon, stands in the commune of Jongieux in Savoie. This former fortified house dates back to the 13th century and served as the seat of a local seigneury.
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No. 5
Château des Allues (Allues Castle)
Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny
The château des Allues stands in Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny, in the Savoie region. This former fortified house dating from the 16th century has been converted into a place combining dining and accommodation, with its chapel turned into a restaurant hall.
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No. 6
Château de Montmayeur (Montmayeur Castle)
Villard-Sallet
Château de Montmayeur, in Villard-Sallet (Savoie), France. Location, access and practical information.
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No. 7
Château de Montmayeur (Montmayeur Castle)
Aime
In Aime, Savoie, the tower of Montmayeur raises its massive keep near a bridge over the Isère river, whose toll it once controlled. Built from the 13th century and altered through the 16th, it retains a square keep over 19 metres high, flanked by a stair tower and a residential wing.
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No. 8
Castle of Feissons
La Léchère
The château de Feissons survives only as ruins, remnants of a medieval fortified house standing in the commune of La Léchère, in Savoie.
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No. 9
Château de Triviers (Triviers Castle)
Challes-les-Eaux
Château de Triviers, in Challes-les-Eaux (Savoie), France. Location, access and practical information.
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No. 10
Château de la Roche du Roi (Aix-les-Bains)
Aix-les-Bains
Château de la Roche du Roi (Aix-les-Bains), in Aix-les-Bains (Savoie), France. Location, access and practical information.
Hours, prices and access

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most beautiful castle in Savoie?: The most visited in Savoie is Château de Chambéry, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 10 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.
How much does a visit cost?: The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 0 of these castles are free.
How is this selection made?: Among the 95 castles recorded in Savoie, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.