The original building was a13th century tower protected by an enclosure. The tower was renovated in the 15th century and became the dwelling place of the Montmayeur lords.
Not to be missed:
On 3 levels, models, drawings and sound archives reveal the secrets of traditional valley construction, from village houses to alpine chalets.
The cellar tells the story of wine in the Middle Ages: the vineyards of Savoy (a hypocras tasting takes you back in time) and the tools used to work the land.
4th floor
Historical maps
- Translation game of a medieval text.
- The Kingdom of Burgundy and Savoy (year 1000)
- The structuring of the Savoyard principality (11th to 16th centuries)
- The place of the Montmayeur family in the Savoyard principality.
Educational wooden games
- The emergence of sports and games in the Middle Ages
- Castle reconstruction in the 13th century
SUMMER
July 3 to August 31, Monday to Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Single admission charge: €4. Free for children under 16.
OFF SUMMER SEASON
No self-guided tours, only guided tours on request (4pers. min.)
On 3 levels, models, drawings and sound archives reveal the secrets of traditional valley construction, from village houses to alpine chalets.
The cellar tells the story of wine in the Middle Ages: the vineyards of Savoy (a hypocras tasting takes you back in time) and the tools used to work the land.
4th floor
Historical maps
- Translation game of a medieval text.
- The Kingdom of Burgundy and Savoy (year 1000)
- The structuring of the Savoyard principality (11th to 16th centuries)
- The place of the Montmayeur family in the Savoyard principality.
Educational wooden games
- The emergence of sports and games in the Middle Ages
- Castle reconstruction in the 13th century
SUMMER
July 3 to August 31, Monday to Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Single admission charge: €4. Free for children under 16.
OFF SUMMER SEASON
No self-guided tours, only guided tours on request (4pers. min.)
Prices
From 03/07 to 31/08/2024
Adult: 4 € (Free for under 16s).
From 01/09/2024 to 01/06/2025
Adult: 6 € (Guided tour only)
Child: 3 € (Guided tour only).
Adult: 4 € (Free for under 16s).
From 01/09/2024 to 01/06/2025
Adult: 6 € (Guided tour only)
Child: 3 € (Guided tour only).
Opening
From 03/07 to 31/08
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Monday and Sunday.
NON-GUIDED VISIT.
From 01/09 to 30/06, daily.
GUIDED TOUR ON REQUEST ONLY
Closed Saturday, Sunday & bank holidays.
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Monday and Sunday.
NON-GUIDED VISIT.
From 01/09 to 30/06, daily.
GUIDED TOUR ON REQUEST ONLY
Closed Saturday, Sunday & bank holidays.
Accepted payment methods
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash
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Château Montmayeur
1139 avenue de Tarentaise Aime
73210 Aime-la-Plagne
73210 Aime-la-Plagne
Altitude
700m
La Plagne Vallée
