Château d'Arenthon, Alex

Name: Château d'Arenthon
Address: Alex, France

#2 among attractions in Alex

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The castle of Alex is a former fortified house, of the XIVth century, center of the seigniory of Alex, erected in county in 1783, which stands on the commune of Alex in the department of Haute-Savoie, in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Coordinates: 45°53'23"N, 6°14'26"E

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Château d'Arenthon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Annecy, Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, La Tournette, Mont Veyrier.

3.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Annecy
98 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Lake Annecy is a pristine natural wonder that has captivated visitors for centuries. Known for its crystal-clear waters, which are amongst the cleanest in the world, the lake is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a...
2.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Menthon-Saint-Bernard
65 min walk • 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 department of France. Standing on a 200 metres tall rock, its stone towers loom over Lake Annecy, the Roc de Chère National Nature Reserve, and Menthon-Saint-Bernard.
4.8 miSE
Dramatic peak with mountain and lake views
La Tournette, Annecy
124 min walk • The Tournette is a mountain in the Bornes Massif in Haute-Savoie, France. It is the highest of the mountains surrounding Lake Annecy and has a prominence of 1,514, qualifying it as an Ultra.
2.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Veyrier, Annecy
74 min walk • Mont Veyrier is a mountain located in the French Alps, in Haute Savoie. It culminates at 1,291 metres, and dominates the east side of Lake Annecy.
2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dents de Lanfon
51 min walk • The Dents de Lanfon is a mountain in south-eastern France rising to 1824 m. Situated above Talloires on the east bank of Lac d'Annecy in Haute-Savoie. It is framed by mount Veyrier to the north, and by Le Lanfonnet and La Tournette to the south.
5 miNW
Area
Annecy-le-Vieux, Annecy
128 min walk • Annecy-le-Vieux is a former commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the commune Annecy.
4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Refuge du Parmelan
103 min walk • Refuge du Parmelan is a refuge in the Alps.
4.4 miS
Forts and castles
Château d'Héré, Duingt
111 min walk • The castle of Héré is an old fortified house, from the end of the XIVth century, which stands on the commune of Duingt in the department of Haute-Savoie in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
3.6 miSW
Outdoor activities
Roc de Chère National Nature Reserve, Talloires
92 min walk • The Roc de Chère National Nature Reserve is a major ecologic site in southeastern France. A protected nature reserve since 1977, it covers a small area of 69 hectares. It is located near the commune of Talloires, on the eastern bank of Lake Annecy at an elevation of 448 metres.
5.3 miW
Park
Le Pâquier, Annecy
135 min walk • The Pâquier or Champ de Mars is a vast landscaped promenade of seven and a half hectares in the commune of Annecy located on the shores of Lake Annecy and offering one of the most beautiful perspectives on the lake and the surrounding mountains.
5.3 miW
Bridge
Pont des Amours, Annecy
135 min walk • The Pont des Amours is a footbridge located on the edge of Lake Annecy at the entrance of the Canal du Vassé; its official name is "Passerelle du Jardin Public" but the inhabitants of Annecy have long since renamed it "Pont des Amours".