Musee Chateau has watched over the town below since the 12th century. However, the only part of the castle still standing from this time is the Queen’s Tower with its 4 m (13 ft) thick walls; the rest of the castle was completed in the 16th century. The structure suffered from multiple fires, but remained strong enough to serve as a military barracks until 1947. It's now a museum housing Alpine popular art, such as furniture, sculptures, photography, and modeled chalets. Stand on the castle terrace and look out over the narrow streets of the old town, or visit the lookout tower for a wider view of the area. Arrange to visit Musee Chateau and other attractions in Annecy using our Annecy road trip site.
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We were quite disappointed with this castle visit. From the outside it looks fine, big, imposing and threatening (as many castles do). Inside, compared to the castles in Normandy and Brittany, it...
We were quite disappointed with this castle visit. From the outside it looks fine, big, imposing and threatening (as many castles do). Inside, compared to the castles in Normandy and Brittany, it... more »
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This castle is simply magnificent ! It shows all the beauty of medieval Annecy, especially when you go through the old town to the top of the hill. Once inside, exhibitions can be presented but the...
This castle is simply magnificent ! It shows all the beauty of medieval Annecy, especially when you go through the old town to the top of the hill. Once inside, exhibitions can be presented but the... more »
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One of these days I really need to pay for the full tour, but I am always so taken by the town and the lake that I want more time to explore. This is a great example of the old world though and I do enjoy walking up to and around the area.
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One of the best places to see the whole city of Annecy. The museum has a lot to see about the history, interesting things about the lake and etc. If you are visiting Annecy I think this is one of the places you should visit.
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