Located at the top of the town of Gruyères, Gruyères Castle is the former residence of the count and tells eight centuries of art, history and legends. From the ramparts to the French gardens, from the Guards room to the romantic lounges, the Castle takes you on an unforgettable adventure. Gruyère is in Switzerland, approximately […]
Conflans is a medieval village near Albertville. Overlooking the city, sheltered behind its 14th century walls, the medieval city of Conflans offers the charm of yesterday. Discover the baroque church, enjoy incredible views of Combe de Savoie valley, the Bauges and Chartreuse mountains. In the heart of the city, enter the art and History museum,
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To be honest, I am not a huge fan of the Annecy Castle Museum, it is a nice place to visit on a rainy day and still interesting but I just wish it would be more medieval orientated. I find that the modern art exhibition is a bit strange but maybe it is because I
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Menthon St Bernard’s Castle has been watching over one of the most beautiful alpine landscape for some 1000 years. It is rising like a fortress, defying the surrounding mountains. This noble castle has for many centuries remained inhabited by the counts of Menthon, an affluent Genevois family. In fact, according to the legend, St. Bernard
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Learn more about Annecy’s Castle and Legend. The historical symbol of Annecy, its construction extended over four centuries (from the 12th to the 16th). The counts of Geneva made it their home from the 13th century. The town acquired the Castle in 1953 and restored it with help from “Historical Monuments” which made it possible
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