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Castle of Montveran
Datas de abertura
From 01 July to 30 September, every Monday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm
Exceptionally closed on 15 August
Visits every hour
Idioma(s) falado(s): French
Número máximo de pessoas: 25
Meios de pagamento aceitos
Check
Cash
Preços
Adult: 8 €.
Free entry for children < 12 years.
Group rate available for > 5 people.
Not accessible in a wheelchair
This magnificent castle was built in 1316 by Pierre de Luyrieu, high on a rock overlooking the town of Culoz. The castle has remained intact since it was first built except for the towers which were restored after the revolution.
Serge Prokofiev and Henriette d'Angeville spent time there.
High up on a rock, at the foot hills of the Jura sits the magnificent Montveran Castle.
Behold of Saxony defeated the Saracens from the Rock of Montveran in 1000.
In 1316 Pierre de Luyrieu built the castle on the Mont Veran as a defensive strong hold.
Following the Revolution ( 1789) some of the towers were destroyed.
At a later date Montveran was restored.
Many illustrious visitors came to Montveran.
The Connetable de Bourbon(1523), The “ Frere Serpollet”, Henriette d’Angeville who climbed the Mont-blanc in 1838, Serge Prokofiev ( 1929).
The unique view from the terrace offers an”aperçu “of the Alps and the lac du Bourget.
Serviços
Serviços
Guided tours
Instalações
Public WC
Car park
Private parking
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