After acquiring the village in 1306, the Count of Savoy, Amédée V, had a new castle built and decided to fortify the village to protect it from enemy attack. The castle is not open to visitors.
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From 1308 onwards, the Count set about fortifying Yvoire to prevent attacks by the lords of Faucigny. It was at this time that the castle was built and ramparts erected around the village. Work lasted from 1308 to 1318. The edifice was erected at the end of a point of land, facing the lake, so that the enemy could be seen coming from all sides. Today, the former entrance door on the second floor is clearly visible on the façade.
Owners of the property since 1655, the Bouvier family...
Owners of the property since 1655, the Bouvier family...
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Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- View onto lake, body of water, river, canal
- In the town centre
- Waterside
- Beach within 300 m
