Castle

Castel Savoia

Gressoney-Saint-Jean (AO)
included
included
As in fairy tales, its white, pointed turrets emerge from the dense forest. The fairy tale continues inside, in a bizarre blend of Art Nouveau and Neo-Gothic, where daisies dominate, in homage to Queen Margaret of Savoy for whom the castle was built.

The laying of the foundation stone of Castel Savoia, the beloved residence where Queen Margherita of Savoy spent a quarter of a century summer holiday, took place in 1899. Five years later the castle was completed, in a multifaceted eclectic style mixing neo-medieval and neo-Renaissance suggestions with the sinuous lines of Art Nouveau.
The interior preserves the original furnishings: wall paintings, stained glass, wooden carvings and furniture made according to the taste of the sovereign, evoked in all rooms by the flower bearing her name. The castle also features a special rock garden rich in botanical species.

Reservation recommended especially on weekends. Reservations can be made at this link (by paying the pre-sale) or on site at one of the tourist offices that are Museum Pass sales points (Aosta, Pont Saint-Martin and Courmayeur). The season ticket holder must always pass by the ticket office before the visit.


Accessibility: For the physically disabled, access by car is possible as far as the inner courtyard of the castle, subject to a phone call to the ticket office. Access is only possible on the ground and first floors. Presence of lift and disabled toilets.


Hours:
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 19:00
Friday: 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
Additional information about extraordinary openings and closings:
Closed at Christmas and on 6 January
NB: Information may vary. Always check the museum website for up-to-date times and fees.

Do you have subscription?
Piedmont - Aosta Valley Card: included
Lombardy - Aosta Valley card: included
Formula Extra card: included
Don't have a subscription?
  • Full price ticket: €8.00
  • Reduced ticket: €6.00
Questo museo fa parte di:
Locality Belvedere Gressoney-Saint-Jean (AO)

Services and accessibility

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