Which castle should I visit near Annecy?

Château d'Annecy, in Annecy, 5 km from the centre of Annecy: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 331 reviews. Next come Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Château de Montrottier and Château de Chambéry.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château d'Annecy, Château de Montjoux and Château de Lavours open on Sundays. Check the season on the entry before setting off: some close in winter.

How many castles are there within 60 km of Annecy?

We record 331, across 5 departments: Haute-Savoie (132), Savoie (95), Ain (81), Isère (22) and Jura (1). Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.

Which castle is closest to Annecy?

Palais de l'Isle, in Annecy, 5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Annecy.

Castles near Annecy

331 castles within 60 km

The castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Annecy, from the most visited to the quietest, with the distance from the city centre.

We record 331 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Annecy, across 5 departments. The most visited are Château d'Annecy (Annecy Castle) (0 km), Château de Chambéry (41 km) and Château d'Yvoire (Yvoire Castle) (55 km).

43 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 7. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Annecy: allow a little more by road.

The 60 most visited castles near Annecy

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near Annecy?: Château d'Annecy, in Annecy, 5 km from the centre of Annecy: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 331 reviews. Next come Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Château de Montrottier and Château de Chambéry.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château d'Annecy, Château de Montjoux and Château de Lavours open on Sundays. Check the season on the entry before setting off: some close in winter.
How many castles are there within 60 km of Annecy?: We record 331, across 5 departments: Haute-Savoie (132), Savoie (95), Ain (81), Isère (22) and Jura (1). Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which castle is closest to Annecy?: Palais de l'Isle, in Annecy, 5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Annecy.