The stunning Fénis castle in Aosta Valley is one of the country’s most famous fortresses. It is a huge structure, built in a classic castle layout and attracts many thousands of tourists each year. In fact, it looks like a castle that came right out of a children’s storybook!
Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Aosta Valley and witness all that this gloriously scenic region has to offer! Fénis castle dates back to the 1100s and began taking the shape of the castle visitors can see today when many additions and reinforcements were added in the 14th century.
Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Aosta Valley and witness all that this gloriously scenic region has to offer! Fénis castle dates back to the 1100s and began taking the shape of the castle visitors can see today when many additions and reinforcements were added in the 14th century.
It was never taken under siege but saying that, Fénis castle was never intentionally designed to be a primary military keep but as a lavish home for the rich and powerful Challant family.
Although it fell into some disrepair, it was bought at the beginning of the 20th century and restored by expert architects who also redecorated its interior once more with medieval furnishings. Castle Fénis in Aosta Valley is open all year around and the entry fee is only €5 for adults and €3 for children and seniors. There’s a tour taking place every half hour due to the large volumes of visitors it sees each day.
Although it fell into some disrepair, it was bought at the beginning of the 20th century and restored by expert architects who also redecorated its interior once more with medieval furnishings. Castle Fénis in Aosta Valley is open all year around and the entry fee is only €5 for adults and €3 for children and seniors. There’s a tour taking place every half hour due to the large volumes of visitors it sees each day.
Walk around the inner courtyard at the centre of the Fénis castle grounds and gaze upon the grand semi-circular stone staircase.
It leads up to a magnificent large fresco depicting the legend of St. George killing the dragon. The castle is made up primarily of three floors, much of which is open to the public.
Visit the local town of Fénis with some other pretty attractions to discover as well as a fine choice of eateries to enjoy a tasty hot lunch along with some local wine.
The capital town of Aosta is only 13 kilometres drive away and Bard town is within easy driving distance which would both be worthwhile trips on your tourist explorations of this scenic little region.
So come to Aosta Valley on your next vacation to Italy and discover all the beauty and culture it has to offer!
It leads up to a magnificent large fresco depicting the legend of St. George killing the dragon. The castle is made up primarily of three floors, much of which is open to the public.
Visit the local town of Fénis with some other pretty attractions to discover as well as a fine choice of eateries to enjoy a tasty hot lunch along with some local wine.
The capital town of Aosta is only 13 kilometres drive away and Bard town is within easy driving distance which would both be worthwhile trips on your tourist explorations of this scenic little region.
So come to Aosta Valley on your next vacation to Italy and discover all the beauty and culture it has to offer!
Photo credits
picture 1: Redmarkviolinist / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 2: Ilario / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Gian / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Redmarkviolinist / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 2: Ilario / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Gian / CC BY-SA 3.0