Spectacular 4.25m Euro Medieval Castle For Sale In Savoie, France

Overview of the Castle

Take a look inside of this spectacular medieval castle for sale in Savoie, France. Priced at €4.25m, the splendid medieval fortified castle dates from the 11th-15th centuries, perched high above the valley in a commanding defensive position, between Chambery and Albertville. This imposing fortress represents a significant feature of the history of the department of Savoie. The Castle has 600 square meters of habitable space on three floors. Restored in the 19th century, the castle property is widely acknowledged to be amongst the best-preserved walled citadel in Savoie.

Features and Condition

Constant upkeep has meant that the stone walls are in a remarkably good state of repair. All the features you would expect to find in such a building, including a dungeon, an old sentry's walk, towers, stables, and even it's Chapel. The castle property is classified as a historical monument, the fortresses are set on grounds of 1 hectare with uninterrupted and extensive South facing views across the valley towards the Alps. It's like stepping back in time, in a castle property that has withstood the test of time.

Surrounding Scenery and Attractions

Stunning mountain scenery including Mont Blanc, the beautiful city of Annecy, and the villages and scenery around Lake Geneva combine to make the Haute-Savoie one of the most stunning departments in France, for both summer and winter visitors. The Haute-Savoie department is situated in the Rhone-Alpes region of eastern France, with Annecy as its capital (or prefecture) town, the border with Switzerland to the north, and the border with Italy to the east. You'll want to note that the Savoy Alps fall into two departments to include Haute-Savoie and also Savoie immediately south of here around Chambery.

Distinct Regions of Haute-Savoie

The Haute-Savoie can fall into three distinct regions with quite different characteristics to include the southern shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) to the north, Annecy, and the shores of Lake Annecy to the southwest, and the mountainous region in the east and southeast of Haute-Savoie. Annecy in the southwest of the department has plenty of things to enjoy including its picturesque setting on the shores of Lake Annecy. Also close to Annecy a lovely day trip along the shores of the lake will take you to the lovely villages of Talloires, Menthon Saint Bernard, and Veyrier du Lac on the waterside.

Outdoor Activities and Nearby Towns

A few kilometers west of Annecy is the Gorges du Fier, also a great place to visit, with a path fixed to the cliff enabling you to hike into an otherwise inaccessible gorge. To the south of Lake Annecy, are the steep forested slopes that are within the northern part of the Natural Regional Park of the Massif des Bauges. Certainly less dramatic than the scenery further east in the department but still very attractive to explore. The combination of Annecy itself, the lake, and villages make this a popular area of France to visit. North is the town of La Roche-Sur-Foron, one of the most interesting medieval towns in the department, and to the west of Lake Annecy at Alby-sur-Cheran there is also a pleasant historic center to explore.