Castle

Castello Sarriod de La Tour

Saint-Pierre (AO)
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Unquiet and bizarre, grotesque and irreverent, all the fantastic imagery of medieval man lives in the Sala delle Teste, one of the most original masterpieces of secular wood carving of the 15th century.

Almost nine centuries of construction and remodelling have shaped the heterogeneous fortified complex that, from its foundation (11th-12th centuries) until the early 20th century, belonged to the noble Sarriod family. In addition to the remains of a rare 13th-century wall painting cycle in the chapel, the interior preserves valuable evidence of the 15th century, the time when the family reached the height of its political prestige.
Unique in its kind is the 15th-century ceiling of the reception hall, supported by 171 wooden shelves carved with monstrous creatures, grotesque figures and fantastic animals: a true journey into the rich medieval imagination.

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 physically disabled persons in wheelchairs, the castle is accessible from the municipal car park, if accompanied, and the visit is limited to the ground floor and part of the first floor. The presence of an accompanying person is recommended. Availability of a lift inside the castle. Presence of disabled toilets.


Hours:
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00
Friday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00
NB: le informazioni possono variare. Controlla sempre il sito del museo per orari e tariffe aggiornate.
Crediti fotografici: i crediti fotografici, qualora presenti, sono visualizzabili cliccando sull'immagine, con apertura tramite pop-up.

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Piedmont - Aosta Valley Card: included
Lombardy - Aosta Valley card: included
Formula Extra card: included
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  • Full price ticket: €6.00
  • Reduced ticket: €4.00
Questo museo fa parte di:
rue du Petit-St-Bernard Saint-Pierre (AO)

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