Château d'Annecy

Castle Annecy, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

What to expect

The Château d'Annecy is a historic castle and museum showcasing the evolution of a princely residence from the 13th to the 16th centuries. The castle features a unique blend of medieval defensive architecture and elegant styles inspired by the châteaux of Île-de-France. Visitors can explore the castle's various rooms, including the old logis, the logis Perrière, and the logis Nemours, which introduce the French Renaissance style. The museum presents temporary exhibitions and collections related to regional heritage, lake archaeology, medieval sculpture, landscape paintings, contemporary art, and animation cinema. The castle is suitable for families to visit, with a duration of approximately 60 minutes. It offers various services, including guided tours, educational visits, and a library

Plan your family visit to the Château d'Annecy with these blog insights 👇

Visit Annecy with family on weekends

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Château d'Annecy and enjoyed the panoramic views of the old town and the lake

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the museum and the aquariums with fish from the alpine lakes ✨

Annecy Castle

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Château d'Annecy, a recently renovated museum with various exhibits like contemporary art, antique furniture, a history of the lake and fishing, and a small aquarium. It's a bit eclectic, but there's something for everyone

Highlights: The kids liked the various exhibits, and the adults enjoyed the stunning view of Annecy from the castle windows. It was great that entry was free for kids under 12 ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Château d'Annecy with the boys after its renovation. It was a really nice visit, especially with its good condition and view of Annecy

Highlights: We really enjoyed the château's good state and its view of Annecy ✨