Château des Sires de Faucigny (Bonneville)

The Château des Sires de Faucigny is a medieval castle in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie. I went there after visiting the Tour des Comtes de Genève in La Roche-sur-Foron nearby. It was built in the 13th century to serve as the seat of the Lords of Faucigny. The castle then passed under the control of the house of Savoie and became a jail until the 20th century. It was recently renovated and opened to the public for the first time this year. The two large towers, the rampart between them and the courtyard can be visited. Entrance is free.

Above, the two towers and the rampart, right before the opening, as I was passing by on my way to Le Môle.

Above, courtyard.

Above, view of the stairs from the largest tower.

Above, on the rampart.

Above, Le Môle.

Above, Eglise Sainte-Catherine.

Above, looking towards Massif du Bargy.

Above, Bornes mountains.

Above, in a room below the smaller tower.

Above, path alongside the castle.

Above, Pointe d’Andey.

Above, Rochers de l’Aigle.

Above, gate on the other side of the castle.