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Castles
Castles, towers and fortified houses
Castles, towers and fortified houses are a distinctive element of the Aosta Valley landscape
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In addition to the castles which can be visited inside, many other castles, towers and fortified houses make Aosta Valley landscape unique and unmistakable.
Discover them all.
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Ussel Castle
Standing on a marked, rocky promontory, Ussel castle overlooks the south side of the residential area of Châtillon.
Built by Ebalo II of Challant in the mid 14th century (the date i…
Mougne Tower
Situated west of the village of Epinel, at the centre of an important crossroads, the Castle of Tamberel was built in 1198. Also known as “Tor de Mougne”, it belonged to the noble…
Royal Castle
Situated in the centre of the town, next to the church, the building dates back to the start of the period of the episcopal lords (12-13th century).
It was later bought an reconstructed b…
Malluquin Tower
Situated in Piazza Petigax, a short distance from the Valdois Evangelical church, in the Middle Ages this building belonged to the Malluquin family, for whom evidence exists in Courmayeur sinc…
Passerin d'Entrèves fortified house
Standing in the centre of the Entrèves village, this typical country fortified house from the 14th century (1351), was designated as an aristocratic residence, more for the tourist attraction o…
Pramotton Tower
It is the first tower that can be seen by entering the Aosta Valley, and it dates back to the 13th century.
Situated at about thirty minutes walk from the hamlet of Pramotton, on the righ…
La Crête Castle
Located in the village of La Crétaz, just before the centre of the village, it was once the residence of the lords of La Crête.
The most interesting part is the circular tower, which i…
Vachéry Tower
Located in the hamlet of Vachéry, which gave its name to the family owning the tower, the building has a square floor plan with stone walls almost two metres thick, and openings and entrance…
Fénis Castle
Free entry for mothers accompanied by their children on 12 May 2024Buy your ticket…
The fortified houses
Jaccond, Maisonnasse or Soala House
Probably built in the 12th century, taller than five metres, it possibly served as a lazaretto during the 1630 plague. It was perhaps on…
