Tour des Comtes de Genève (La Roche-sur-Foron)

The Tour des Comtes de Genève (Tower of the Counts of Geneva) is a medieval tower located in La Roche-sur-Foron, near Annecy. The tower is built at the top of the large rock (roche in French) that gave its name to the town. During medieval times, it was actually the keep of a castle belonging to the Counts of Geneva, who had made the town their capital, before they moved it to Annecy. The castle was destroyed a long time ago but nowadays, the tower remains and can be visited at a cost of €2. There is a great view at the top.

Above, entrance.

Above, stairs to a room just below the top of the tower.

Above, viewpoint at the top.

Above, towards Annemasse.

Above, Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste.

Above, Le Môle.

Above, Parc du Château de l’Échelle below.

Above, Pointe d’Andey.

Above, Rochers de Leschaux.

Above, Montagne de Bellajoux.

Above, towards Cluses.

Above, Château de Saix.

Above, Salève in the background.

Above, Château de l’Échelle and Les Voirons in the background.

Above, Montagne de Sous-Dine.

Above, on the way down.

Above, public library.

Above, in the room below the top.

Above, derelict building next to the tower.