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Castles near Annecy
30 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
The closest is Château d'Annecy, 1 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Chillon Castle — #124 of 3,708 worldwide — 84 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, founded 1000.
The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Switzerland (19), France (6), Italy (5).
Within 25 km of Annecy
- Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
7 km south-east · Castle
The Château de Menthon is a medieval castle located in the commune of Menthon-Saint-Bernard, 12 kilometres south of Annecy in the Haute-Savoie…
- Château d'Annecy
1 km south-west · Castle
The Château d'Annecy is a restored castle which dominates the old French town of Annecy in the Haute-Savoie département.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Toblerone Line
57 km north · Fortress
The Toblerone line is a 10 km long defensive line made of "dragon's teeth" fortifications built during the Second World War between Bassins and…
- Palais Wilson
35 km north · Palace & château
The Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland, is the current headquarters of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
- Château de Chambéry
41 km south-west · Castle
The Château des ducs de Savoie, also known as Château de Chambéry, is a fortified castle dating from the 11th century.
- Coppet Castle
47 km north · Castle
Coppet Castle is a château in the municipality of Coppet of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
- Prangins Castle
56 km north · Castle
Prangins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Prangins of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
- Nyon Castle
54 km north · Castle
Nyon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Nyon of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
- Chateau de Tournay
38 km north · Castle
The Tournay Castle is a castle in the municipality of Pregny-Chambésy, in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.
- Dardagny Castle
34 km north · Castle
Dardagny Castle is a castle in the municipality of Dardagny in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Chillon Castle
84 km north-east · Castle · #124 worldwide
Chillon Castle (French: Château de Chillon, pronounced [ʃɑto d ʃijɔ̃]) is a medieval island castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the…
- Palais de Rumine
80 km north-east · Palace & château
The Palais de Rumine (French pronunciation: [palɛ d ʁymin]) is a late 19th-century building in Florentine Renaissance style in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Aigle Castle
80 km north-east · Castle
Aigle Castle is a castle in the municipality of Aigle of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
- Bastille
84 km south · Fortress
The Bastille is a fortress culminating at 476 m above sea level, located at the south end of the Chartreuse mountain range and overlooking the city…
- Vufflens Castle
75 km north · Castle
Vufflens Castle is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Vufflens-le-Château in the canton of Vaud.
- Château d'Ouchy
78 km north-east · Palace & château
The Château d'Ouchy is a hotel built on the site of a former medieval castle in the Ouchy lakeside neighbourhood of Lausanne, Switzerland by…
- Saint-Pierre Castle
88 km east · Castle
Saint-Pierre Castle is a late 12th century castle located at Saint-Pierre in the Aosta Valley, Italy.
- Château de Vizille
96 km south · Castle
The Château de Vizille is a castle in the French town of Vizille near Grenoble.
- Château Saint-Maire
80 km north-east · Castle
Château Saint-Maire is a castle in Lausanne, Switzerland, that serves as the seat of the cantonal government, the Council of State of Vaud.
- Fort de la Redoute Ruinée
64 km south-east · Ruin
The Fort de la Redoute Ruinée was a French fort overlooking the Col de la Traversette near La Rosière in the Alps between 1892 and 1945.
- Château Allaman
67 km north · Palace & château
Allaman Castle is a castle in the municipality of Allaman in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
- Morges Castle
73 km north-east · Castle
Morges Castle is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Morges in the canton of Vaud. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
+ 8 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q50189.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Annecy?
The Castlemap atlas maps 30 landmarks (21 castles · 2 fortresses · 4 palaces & châteaux · 3 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Annecy, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Annecy?
Château d'Annecy, a castle 1 km south-west of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Annecy?
Chillon Castle, ranked #124 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 84 km north-east from Annecy.
What is the oldest castle near Annecy?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, founded 1000 — 7 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Geneva (33 km) · Lausanne (80 km) · Besançon (150 km) · Turin (151 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.