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Château des Allymes
Opening period
In April & October : every day (including public holidays) from 1.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
In May-June & September:
Monday to Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (and public holidays) from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
(NB: Ascension Day, Friday open on weekend hours)
In July and August: Every day from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 1.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (including public holidays).
Autumn, winter and Christmas school holidays (zone A)
Every day from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Exceptional closures on January 1 and December 25.
In January, February (excluding winter holidays), March and November-December (excluding Christmas period): Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 1.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (including public holidays)
Language(s) spoken: English, French
Pets allowed: Non
Si l'animal ne peut pas rester à la maison, le château fournit deux cages taille L ou un poteau avec crochet, dans un espace à l'ombre.
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Visite et documentation en anglais possible.
From: 6 ans
Max. number of people: 18
Means of payment accepted
Check
Cash
Bank/credit card
Travellers Cheque
Contactless payment
Rates
Reduced price: 4 to 6 €
Adult: 7 to 10 €
Child (17 years): 4 to 6 €.
Free entry for children < 4 years.
Group rate available for > 4 people.
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Perched high up in the hills overlooking Ambérieu-en-Bugey the Château des Allymes has stood guard over the town since the 14th century. The château was built by the Dauphin of Vienne in 1310. It fell into the hands of the Duke of Savoy in 1335 and became part of France again in 1601.
The Chateau des Allymes (Allymes Castle) has preserved intact many features of medieval military architecture that defended the territory during the Middle Ages. The Chateau des Allymes is made up of two sections. There is an upper courtyard which is formed by four curtain walls linking the keep (donjon) to the round or watch tower. Secondly there is the outer bailey with the remains of a large fortifying wall and a small watch tower.
In 1960 the Château des Allymes was listed as a Historic Monument and was saved from total ruin. It has been open to the public since 1966. The château is managed by the Association des Amis du Château des Allymes (Friends of the Château des Allymes) and today it houses exhibitions, concerts and conferences. Since 1984 the château has officially been the property of the town of Ambérieu-en-Bugey. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the listing of the château, an exhibition room was opened in 2010. It is named in honour of René de Lucinge (1553-1624), Lord of Allymes, who was instrumental in the integration of Ain into France in 1601 with the Treaty of Lyon.
Services
Activities
Concert
Temporary exhibition
Shows
Theatre
Children's entertainment
Services
Educational visits
Coach access
Tourist brochures
Tourist information
Booking of general amenities
Guided tours
Facilities
Free car park
Coach parking
Parking nearby
Covered picnic area
Car park
Toilets
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