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I must have travelled the freeway below this massive fort controlling the narrow passage between the steep and dangerous mountain sides more than a hundred times over the past 30 years without reflecting on what you might find inside. This time I took a day trip from home in Switzerland with the aim to discover this surprisingly interesting place steeped in history lasting over 800 years. It's now owned and administered by the region of Aosta and houses 6 museums, a large museum shop, a cozy 11 room hotel and restaurant as well as a café. If you buy a simple entrance ticket you will access two exhibitions of your choice, if you want to see all six museums, the price is about double the ordinary entrance fee. There is ample parking around the castle, the near-most being paying. Access is either via an ingenious series of funiculars or by foot on a winding road. Avoid visiting on a busy day not to spend your time waiting to access the funicular system. I came on a Friday afternoon mid May 2025 and was surrounded by 15 year olds trying to learn Italian history, not the most serene situation. You do need a full day to fully appreciate the place so I will come back to spend a night here before touring the premises.

So much to see here! There are 5? main buildings, each housing different museums and (temporary, rotating) art exhibits. Costs €12 to visit 2 of any things of your choice or €24 to visit everything. But you can visit all the exterior fort for free! This is definitely worth it if you want a quick look and get a good view from the top of the Fort. If you want to visit the museums, you'll need a few hours to spare! Our 2 choices were both in the Carlo Alberto building (at the top). We did the Museum of the Alps which has SO MUCH to see, and quite the diversity of history and information. This took us 2 hours and we didnt look too closely at half of it. Could definitely take 2-4 hours depending on your interests. Absolutely 1 of the best ways to spend a solid chunk of your day here. 2nd, we did the prisons downstairs in the same building. This was cool but much quicker (like 30 mins). It was a toss up between the prison and the Ferdinando building at the bottom.. unsure what all that offers or the time it takes to visit. In total we spent about 3 hours here, and could have spent much longer if we got the full package. Lots of history here and offers a neat view of the valley. I would recommend it, but again, you'll need time if you want to visit any museums. I personally didnt care to visit any of the art exhibitions. From what I've gathered, they kind of have nothing to do with the Fort itself, so didnt seem worth any of my 2 choices.

Have you even been to Valle d’Aosta if you haven’t visited Forte di Bard? The structure is just impressive in its size and location! Inside is pretty bare, but the museums and exhibits are super interesting.

It's a great historical place, full of places waiting to be discovered. You can decide to buy the tickets to one or more museums, or just enjoy the stay at the main Fort without paying any money

Wonderful place . Breathtaking and perfect for a day with children . Nice museums, nice view and the staff was really nice .

Loved it. Beautifuly renovated fort with abundant museum and theatre spaces.

The fort is beautiful but the visits inside are a bit confusing. There are permanent and temporary exhibitions. Obviously you can choose only one with the standard ticket. I recommend the alpine museum, it is really rich. The photo section is especially amazing. However, I find the village Bard and looking to the fort from the outside a more special experience.

This summer residence castle was built for the Queen Margherita of Savoy from 1899 to 2004. It must have been a major undertaking, just like the Margherita refuge that was constructed for her mountain excursions on Monte-Rosa above 4000 m altitude. You are obliged to visit the castle with a guide which will give you all the stories and anecdotes you need to understand what was going on in the royal family in the beginning of the 20th century. I had an excellent and fun guide. The only problem is that you need to have a rather good knowledge of Italian to follow the stories you are told since all guides appear to speak Italian only. When I visited a Friday mid June of 2025, the magnificent interior main stairs were unfortunately under restoration so this section was closed. You had to mount to the first floor via the main tower in a staircase that was used by her guards. The restoration of the castle after it had been purchased by the region of Aosta had managed to recover parts, but far from all of the original furniture. There is one of the rooms on the 1st floor where there are photographs documenting how it looked like in daily life at the time the queen was here as well as of her husband Umberto I. The view from the glassed veranda over parts of Monte-Rosa is exquisite.

In the middle of the mountains, with breathtaking landscapes: the fairytale castle of the queen. The one-hour guided tour tells how the queen decided to build the castle in that small village, the five years it took to complete the work - from 1899 to 1904, how the king never set foot in the castle and the modernization with heating and electricity. From the Pont-Saint-Martin motorway exit to the Castle it takes about an hour by car. Dogs allowed in a carrier. We recommend purchasing one of the many Valle d'Aosta Cards to visit all the sites and castles.

We decided to do the tour. The guide had explained everything about the Castle and the Savoia's family. He was very friendly.

Amazing place to visit in the middle of the mountains. Nothing to do with the very touristic and crowded places. The environment is so peaceful. I could learn a lot from here.

It’s really like a fairy tale castle. Modest price to enter (10€) and you get also a tour guide for the group entrance at the same time. You can walk the grounds at your leisure and enjoy the beautiful landscape and the park. The guide will show you the rooms in the castle and explain a lot of the history. If you’re having a summer holiday in Gressoney, don’t miss to see it, it’s definitely worth it. A couple of hours well spent.

The castle itself is magical, seems like it has been taken out of a fantasy film. Truly beautiful, wonderful scenery in the forest and with Monte Rosa views. We entered the castle for a small fee of a few Euros, but the only way is with a guided tour, which was in Italian so we didn’t understand. It was a shame that the main staircase, supposed to be the most beautiful feature, was in maintenance work. The tour was for an hour and you could not move freely. Despite the subtle disappointment from the tour and maintenance work, the castle was amazing and worth it.

Wonderful house, not really a castle as it’s not fortified. The views of the Monte Rosa massif are the reason the house was built here and they are magnificent. We did a guided tour in Italian only so were a little lacking in detail and had to mostly rely on the short English descriptions in the rooms. One of our party was on crutches at the time of visiting and was finding stairs difficult to negotiate. We enquired about a lift and were told there was one. There was indeed a lift but it was not working - quite annoying and no refund or reduction was offered. On balance worth a visit particularly with older kids as they get a fantastic reduction. Senior citizens on the other hand get no concession whatsoever.

This castle was owned by the same family for over 800 years till the early 19 hundreds, thereafter by a senator from Genoa and finally, now by the Aosta region like most of the restored castles in the Aosta valley. You can only visit it with a guide which will enrich you knowledge and make you visit infinitely more interesting than making the visit on your own. At this time, end of May 2025, there is a temporary exhibition featuring works by the local sculptor François Cerise cutting his wood figurines from large blocks of materials. I found the most interesting part of the castle being the red pine ceiling with its hundreds of of carved figurines. I should have brought theatre binoculars to admire them. That will be for next time...

We wound up going here during a free day on Courmayeur after realizing Forte di Bard was too far for a day trip. Museum was fine but not much else in the area, you also have to pay for the guided tour which is conducted in Italian, our translation app crapped out (Italian is spoken rather quickly!) so we mostly stood around while the Italian guests slowly moved through a narrated tour of all the nuances. Staff were very friendly and might be better if you’ve got a downloaded speech translation app handy. Grotesques and frescos were cool, but just a bit sparse compared to some other places.

I came to and visited it during Christmas time. Fortunately it is open! Really worth to visit I have to say! The views from the castle is quite good and I really love the wooden sculptures inside. The guide is so professional and vivid, more than good! Thank you Mr. M..sorry I forgot the full name of my guide. Thank you for your extra showing around and English guide for me!

The castle was built, restored, adandouned, refurbished many times. Every room and every stone tells a different story. The guided tour is so intriguing. It is one of the most interesting castles of the Valley

The frescoes and artwork were wonderful and our tour guide did a wonderful job explaining about it.

A small but interesting Castle with a lot of history. We were given a fantastic guided tour by Max. €3 for entry into the castle with wonderful views.

Nice from the outside. Visited guides in Italian only, no pictures allowed inside. There are a few info panels in English, but they are very rudementary. They should work on this to attract more international tourists. Guide wasn't too friendly

Very well restored castle in western Italy. Visit is by your only which seems to leave every half hour. Out guide did not speak English but tried nevertheless very hard to accommodate us, which was not an issue because there are good explanation signs at each stop. A very interesting historical site dating back to the 1200's.

Well preserved castle in a beautiful area in north italy (Aosta). Visiting is by guided tour only. The tour is in Italian, and you can rent audio translation aids. The tour takes about 40-45 minutes and walks through most main chambers of the castle. The art is well preserved. Recommended stop on your way to the Italian Alps.

A classic pentagonal fortress, with towers and walls, long abandoned and used by the locals as a warehouse until its restoration, commissioned by an architect on behalf of the State. The large fireplace in the center of the castle is beautifully designed taking into account the cold and the need to keep the interior warm. The visit lasts about an hour, guided only, with numerous insights into the history of the castle and small peculiarities of the past, such as the almost sitting position during the night's rest so as not to be mistaken for a deceased person or the small faces engraved on the towers to keep evil spirits away. Dogs allowed in a carrier. It is recommended to purchase one of the many tourist cards of the Aosta Valley to be able to visit all the sites and castles of the region.

A great piece of history, in fantastic condition. Roberto was an excellent tour guide. He went out of his way to explain in English many highlights.

Stunning from the outside. Pretty basic and repetitive on the inside. Rooms are not decorated, but display a loooot of wooden chests. Only visitable with Italian guide, every half hour. English audiotour available, which provides similar info as the panels in the rooms. You need to give them your id to get a audiotour.

Elegant castle from the 12th century and now owned and administered by the province of Aosta. It has been completely restored from being close to a ruin, including the many indoor and outside paintings depicting religious and noble figures. You cannot visit the castle on your own and have to wait till a guide becomes available which precludes too many people inside the premises at one time. There is a lot to be learnt about how nobles lived and traveled during past centuries including why three legged chairs were used to avoid tipping over on the uneven floor surfaces. It made me remember growing up on the tree legged chair "the ant" designed by the famous Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in the 1950-s. So nothing is really new under the sun...

Interesting history. You must go inside only with a tour, no self guided tours. Amazing artwork frescoes.

Lovely walk up the cobblestone path to get to the building, nicer little walk around the yard outside, but once you get inside, it's another story. Every room is dead empty, no furniture, no signs, just polished concrete floors (a very odd choice) and big rooms full of air. It's a real shame as we had just come from Fenis castle which is miles and miles better than this one!

Massive medieval cubic fortification which has been carefully restored without putting any furniture inside which creates beautiful negative space allowing you to admire the brutal beauty of the space. I could easily image dancing waltz on the polished concrete floor in one of the large rooms. The acoustics must be impressive. You are allowed to visit without a guide but I strongly recommend you take a guided tour to enrich your knowledge. On the northern side of the castle there is a small meadow with oak-trees where I only missed being served a glass of Selosse champagne.

Wonderful building! Very carefully restored. I am amazed about the architectural skills of the builders-every fortifying detail is well done and with thought! Unfortunately in every castle in the region there is only tour guides in italian, which is a strange decision..

One of my most beautiful places I have been I wish I could live there 🙏 ✌️👍

We stopped here so the kids could stretch their legs. It was empty inside which was great for them to run around. Very cool inside and out but it’s not the most memorable castle you’ll see.

The medieval architecture of the castle is truly amazing. The only downsize is that you have to walk uphill for 10mins so it is not accessible for all. Otherwise, amazing!

Originally a military outpost then abandouned and restored. Every stone tells a story, traps, walls, loopholes, battlements. Absolutely fascinating. The walk up to the Castle is demanding but it's an important part of the visit. It helps you understand how impregnable the Castle was. Only guided tours.

Impressive view from castle entrance, however, it's closed during weekdays. Almost no description in English

They only provide guided tours. They are only available in Italian. They don't let you look around. Impressive views from around the castle

We went in the afternoon when there was no light and we were all alone. Magical experience to wander in the snow and see the aastle enlightened by the light and the mist. Beatiful but doesnt have much history neither things to see. Its a simple castle, the arquitecture is not especially beatiful.

Guided tour was nice but I can't speak for English tours. It is one of the most interesting places to know the history of, since it is not known by many but it really deserves a little spot in your memories

Beautiful castle and even better guides, great explanations about the castle owning families through the centuries

It should be one of the most wonderful castle, but It's always closed.. no tour, anything..

Was closed when we visited but was worth the walk as the view was great

Went there one the 20 February 2025, it was dark however it looks beaut with all the light, in a drone’s point of veiw ( Pictures from all around the object)

Roman theatre was a vibrant hub of cultural expression, showcasing a variety of performances that captivated audiences. The architecture of these theatres was impressive, often featuring semi-circular seating arrangements that enhanced acoustics and visibility. Actors donned elaborate masks and costumes, allowing them to portray a range of characters and emotions with dramatic flair. Additionally, the plays often drew on themes from mythology and history, reflecting the values and beliefs of Roman society.

Even though it is currently closed for restoration work and expected to reopen in May 2025, you can still appreciate the most striking feature of the theater - its southern facade, which stands at a height of 22 meters. The facade is punctuated by a series of arches and windows, and its imposing presence dominates the surrounding cityscape. The theater's cavea, the semicircular seating area for the audience, is also partially visible. Though much of the structure is in ruins, it still offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Roman entertainment.

Free for under 18s and only €8 per adult, the ticket gave us access not only to the theatre, but 4 other historical sites in Aosta. All within 15 mins walk and also by the main shopping/eating area. Lovely

Stunning archeological site, well preserved and maintained, the ticket to enter is cheap and gives access to other archeological sites nearby that are definately worth visiting. A must do when visiting Aosta. This site is all in the open so bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the weather.

Amazing place to visit it is so beautiful and old, very easy to get to and located right in the center of aosta. This is a must visit and if you come here during you have to visit it during the night for the amazing Christmas market inside.

The ruins are remarkable for the grandeur of the building and the stunning natural backdrop of the snow-capped Alps. Admission costs €8. (April 2023) and the same ticket is valid for two other archaeological sites in Aosta (the paleochistian church of San Lorenzo and the forum cryptopoticus) plus the archaeological museum.

Residence of the Challant family, changed hands over time and became the realization of Vittorio Avondo's dream. The one-hour guided tour is useful for understanding the history of the place and the meaning of its many symbols. We recommend purchasing the ticket on abbonamentomusei.it to visit all the castles and sites of the Aosta Valley. Dogs allowed in a carrier. Free parking nearby.

Extraordinary castle, presently early June of 2025 under renovation. I strongly recommend you prepare your visit by reading about its history. Your are obliged to take a guided tour which will enrich your experience. Our group had a very sympathetic guide who easily explained in French or English if you couldn't follow his jokes in Italian.

The outside may not be the most impressive, but the interiors are magnificent. With beautiful fresco's and medieval graffiti throughout the entire castle. We were the only non-italians in our group, but the lovely guide made a lot of effort to also do some English explanation for us.

From the street it seems anything but a castle and you could have the will to come back because it would seem worth chump change from parking lot. Don't go away! Once entered you can see one of the best preserved castle of Valley. And it's huge with a lot of frescoed rooms. 5€ for a guided visit it's the worth of it (free for children with less than 6 years). Very competent guide in Italian language.

Beautiful castle in a wonderful area with scenic views. We were recommended a stop here by a local guide and we were so glad we didn’t skip it. The tour is in Italian but you are given written information and there is one video that can be viewed in English if you ask the tour guide. The rooms and restorations are marvellous, especially the frescos and the preserved colouration. It was also fun to try and decipher all the middle age graffiti on the walls. Highly recommended.

After visiting most of the castles in Valle d’Aosta, I have to say this is my favourite for the quality of the guided tour, the amount of rooms accessed, and of course the well-preserved frescoes!

From the outside it doesn't look too attractive. Really. But inside... so many interesting and unique exhibits and wall paintings. Go there if you are interested in history.

Fantastic experience, the sight and the history hidden underground😍Imagine how it were once upon a time 😲

Roman remains near Aosta Cathedral, small part of a what was a huge complex, forming part of a Roman Forum complex, with some impressive underground structures - archways, of the Augustan era. A clear example of ancient Rome's brilliant engineers. Recommended visiting, with an audio / visual presentation at the very end of the complex below, all at a reasonable price.

some time inside this underground space will take you to the early 1st c AD. Take a slow walk through this place and you will have an idea about the designers that lived back in the day. No English guide (use Grok for some help)

Hello 👋 It seems a long corridor mysterious, with music,you feeling emerged in a ancient era . By the way, that day was free ( it was a Wednesday,I don't know the very reason why)

I didn’t expect to much for something quite small but Romans have left quite huge amount of stone history … not much fir like 20min but still worth it

Stunning and a bit hidden. Very well preserved and maintained, very nice to visit on a hot summer day, very well made illustrative film playing on loop in italian and then English too. A must do.

Excellent attraction with a great video in Italian and French, very informative about the Aosta history and how the crypt was built. Particularly fascinating to see the CG reconstruction of the town. Entrance is paid for as part of the day pass from the tourist office at the Praetorian gate.

(Translated by Google) Among the monuments from the Roman period in Aosta, the Arch of Augustus stands out. It was dedicated to the first emperor and built in 25 BC to celebrate the triumph over the Salassi and the founding of the new colony. The arch is characterized by its austere grandeur, typical of the Republican period. It features a single round arch and is flanked by semi-columns with Corinthian capitals. (Original) Fra i monumenti emersi del periodo romano ad Aosta, spicca l’Arco di Augusto. Esso fu dedicato al primo imperatore e costruito nel 25 a.C., per festeggiare il trionfo sui Salassi e la fondazione della nuova colonia. L’arco si caratterizza per la sua severa imponenza, tipica del periodo repubblicano, è a un solo fornice a tutto sesto, e fiancheggiato da semicolonne con capitelli corinzi.

(Translated by Google) It is currently under renovation, so stroll around the surrounding area, stroll through the historical monuments, and feel the leisurely and slow-paced atmosphere. (Original) 正在整修中所以逛逛周圍地區，漫步在歷史悠久的古蹟中，感到悠閒慢活的氣氛。

(Translated by Google) It is under renovation in September 2025 (Original) A settembre 2025 è in ristrutturazione

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended, but unfortunately the monument was covered due to restoration (Original) Sehr empfehlenswert, nur leider war das Denkmal wegen Restaurierung verhüllt

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately it is covered due to ongoing renovation work! (Original) Purtroppo è coperto per lavori di ristrutturazione in corso!

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately it is under renovation and therefore nothing can be seen (Original) Purtroppo è in ristrutturazione e quindi niente nnbsi vede

(Translated by Google) Visited in the evening during a stroll, characteristic. Made famous by the series Rocco Schiavonem. (Original) Visitato in serale durante una passeggiata, caratteristico. Reso famoso dalla serie Rocco Schiavonem

The Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral is in the very center of cute Aosta. It's very large and took almost 4 centuries to be built, from 11 cent onwards. However, the interiors were pretty underwhelming and disappointing - something you don't expect in Italian Churches. Free to enter

Actually, we wanted to go see Criptoportico forense, but we entered the cathedral instead, and so we discovered a series of hidden treasures: the little museum at the back (with beautiful carved wooden panels), the early Christian church located beneath the floor, the Ottonian frescoes from the 11th century that are now above the ceiling, and a cloister with unusual round/hexagonal columns. All of this was accompanied by the narration of the very kind, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide of the Cathedral museum (Matteo Del Col). Highly recommended, especially the frescoes! It seems that few people are aware of their existence. It's just a few euros for a 1h+ excursion.

Beautiful Church, Mixed with old and new art and architecture style!!! It is open during week days after 3 p.m. and it offers a great spiritual silence for your prayers and a great atmosphere!!! Really enthusiastic about this church.

I have a chance to have a mass (Eucharist) here. Thanks GOD. They are renovating some back building. The building itself quite maintained. They have a museum inside the church but it’s closed in the morning. There are few parking lots not so far from the church. Nice to walk around the church.

It is a very pretty church. It does close daily for lunch. Worth a visit. Free entry.

Cathedral with very beautiful facade. Decorated with terracotta figures relating to the life of Jesus and Mary. The interior is also beautiful, many chapels. It was rebuilt on the foundations of the Rome forum.

Unfortunately it was closed in the middle of the day.

Small regional museum filled with interesting artifacts and supporting detailed information. Entrance is included with the your Valle d’Aosta cultural pass and with a visit. Please be aware that the museum does close for lunch.

A good collection of local historic artefacts. Presentation is looking good. That part would have earned 4 to 5 points. But .... unless you are fluent in Italin, you will have to search for the few info tables in english. Dear local tourist board, please improve on the information in other languages!

One of the best places with art. Nice and fredly people, stuff is always ready to help and inform you.

Interesting! Start here to understand the history and architecture of Aosta. Supercool heavily adorned horse breast plate from 1st century. Could do with more English though

Very interesting, lots of Roman ruins to be seen, great value for 7 euros for entrance to 4 sites unfortunately very few English translations.

Amazingly informative archaeology exhibits and incredible picasso exhibition for only 6 euros!!

Small museum with significant and interesting local finds from Roman period and later.

This is one of the few sights that reaches back to the pre-christianic era and show the layers built on top of it. The architecture and the history of the place earn a definite 5 points. But... dear tourist board, here are a few suggestions: the tickets to the place have to be bought at another location and the film shown follows its own language sequence, indiscriminately of who is watching. In our case we would have had to wait about 20 minutes, before the english version would start again. Please fix for future visitors.

As part as a 3-location ticket good for a quick visit

This place is very interesting. Huge amount of history covering 2000 years. Originally used to bury bishops, a video (in both Italian and English) is on show detailing the development of the site. If the video is playing in Italian go for a look around and come back to hear the English version, it's worth it.

An interesting necropolis that apparently had hundreds of bodies buried (practically layered on top of one another) here - providing archeologists with more than a thousand years of uninterrupted history on burial practices. The exhibitions are well labelled, and informative but overall the site is pretty small. It takes about 15 minutes to see it all, give or take. They sell a ticket for 4 or 5 of the main sites around Aosta that includes entry to this location.

Not worth it.

Carima

I love ancient history. If you come to Aosta this place is a must see. With one ticket you can see 3 separate sites of interest and the ticket is good for 6 months. So worth it!

Guided tour was only held in Italian despite being obvious we only spoke English. Terribly boring castle with lots of modern scaffolding. There are so many better castles elsewhere

The castle is extremely nice. Despite having been abandoned for several centuries and never truly renovated, it is possible to imagine how it was back in the Middle Age. Deserve a mention the effort of the municipality that opens it every summer. Not to forget the young students that with passion and expertise guide the tourists through the history of the castle and its development. Moreover the ticket is very cheap! Perfect destination for romantic tourists with the gift of imagination!

It’s closed now, but where’s ways to get in… I celebrated my birthday by having a picnic with my bf and dogs in the garden by the castle. It was a cloudy n rainy day but that made it even more enjoyable for me as I it was pretty spooky and melancholic… also, it’s so magical to explore a place like this all alone 🧚🏻‍♀️ Sadly I can’t attach any videos here, don’t have a lot of photos to add, but I promise it’s worth visiting in any kind of weather

Make sure to check on the beautiful area behind the castle (a bit down the road, then a short climb on foot). The scenery is dramatic. Maybe you'll see a salamander.

Despite published hours of operation, the place was closed, and looks like it has been for a while. Some photo ops are there on the exterior perimeter, but there are a number of steep dropoffs to be aware of.

Went for the Celtics festival. Lots of fun. And the had raptors in the castle on exhibition 🏰

Beware the hours on Google. Definitely not open when listed.

Good for people who love archaeology

Cool

(Translated by Google) a beautiful tower in whose walls a leprosy patient spent his last years, to prevent the bacterium from spreading. This fortification, for this reason, is called the Leper's Tower. The construction instead took place on the remains of a Roman fortification and in ancient times the De Friour family lived there, mentioned in a document for the first time in 1191. I trust that like me you are curious about the history of this tower, a little understated, a little ignored but very interesting. I would have loved to see her inside (Original) una bellissima torre nelle cui mura un malato di lebbra trascorse i suoi ultimi anni, per evitare che il batterio si diffondesse.Questa fortificazione, per questo motivo, è detta Torre del Lebbroso. La costruzione invece avvenne sui resti di una fortificazione romana e ad abitarla, anticamente, fu la famiglia De Friour, citata in un documento per la prima volta nel 1191. Confido che come me siate curiosi della storia di questa torre, un po sotto tono, un pochino ignorata ma molto interessante. Avrei tanto voluto vederla dentro

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful. Unfortunately, this evocative building, of great historical and artistic value, cannot be visited inside. (Original) Molto bella. Purtroppo questa suggestiva costruzione, di grande valenza storica e artistica, non è visitabile al suo interno.

Locked up building on a non-descript corner next to a field with some garbage piles. Nothing to read, no context, nothing. I suppose if you know the history and want to touch the building it MIGHT be worth it.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful monument but... Unfortunately, it's closed, no explanation! (Original) Jolie monument mais... Malheureusement fermé aucune explication !

(Translated by Google) Apart from an explanatory plaque, it is unfortunately not accessible. Worth seeing for the history. (Original) A part une plaque explicative , elle n'est malheureusement pas accessible. A voir pour l'Histoire

Umbert I Savoia's hunting lodge. Very informative guided tour. Castle offers great views too. A bit of a shock for animal lovers though.

Excellent views of the river and mountain valley in two directions from the castle.

Not sure why it’s called a castle. Quite small. Grounds are peaceful to walk around and the view is beautiful. Not worth a dedicated trip though.

Excellent castle to learn about the Savoy family. One room contains the most ibex and chamois antlers and is interesting to see.

To see more than the ground floor, you take a guided tour for €8, which runs fairly often and takes about half an hour. I found the history of the kings of Italy who used it as a place to go to hunt interesting, as it was full of portraits of the Royal families. The hunting trophies forming the decoration of the main hall were quite remarkable,

Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto II are the two kings who enhanced and enjoyed this sober-looking residence the most. The Sarre Castle which can be visited today is located not far from Aosta. A Castle that tells of the boundless passion for hunting of these two Kings. The primitive existence dates back to 1200. The gallery is the hall of honor with a strong impact with skulls of hundreds of Chamois and thousands of Ibex horns, over 3,600....

Stunning castle, really well preserved and maintained, much better seen with the guide explaining the upper floors. Convenient parking just 5 minutes walking distance. Definately a must do if passing by Aosta or the valley.

A pity that it is closed a part from the Summer months Lovely chapel … Brings back lots of memories…

Christian sanctuary situated in Courmayeur, at the foot of Mont Chétif, offers beautiful views of surrounding areas. Easy to park.

Antico Santuario , interni d'epoca, ambiente che rilascia emozioni e luogo di preghiera. Si arriva a piedi parcheggiando l'auto in un grande parcheggio circa 200 m prima. Di fronte al Santuario c'è un caratteristico negozio di souvenir . Guardando in fronte alla montagna si puo' ammirare il massiccio del Monte Bianco coi suoi ghiacciai. Ancient Sanctuary, intérieurs d'époque, un environnement qui donne des émotions et un lieu de prière. Vous pouvez vous promener en garer votre voiture dans un grand parking à environ 200 m avant. Face au sanctuaire, il y a une boutique de souvenirs caractéristique. Surplombant la montagne, vous pourrez admirer le massif du Mont-Blanc avec ses glaciers. Ancient Sanctuary, period interiors, an environment that gives emotions and a place of prayer. You can walk by park your car in a large parking lot about 200 m before. In front of the Sanctuary there is a characteristic souvenir shop. Looking out over the mountain you can admire the Mont Blanc massif with its glaciers. Antikes Heiligtum, zeitgenössisches Interieur, eine Umgebung, die Emotionen und einen Ort des Gebets vermittelt. Sie können Ihr Auto auf einem großen Parkplatz etwa 200 m vor dem Haus parken. Vor der Wallfahrtskirche befindet sich ein charakteristischer Souvenirshop. Mit Blick auf den Berg können Sie das Mont-Blanc-Massiv mit seinen Gletschern bewundern. Staro svetišče, vintage notranjosti, okolje, ki daje čustva in kraj molitve. Lahko parkirate svoj avto na velikem parkirišču približno 200 m pred tem. Pred svetiščem je značilna trgovina s spominki. Če pogledate nad planino, lahko občudujete masiv Mont Blanc s svojimi ledeniki.

Interesting interior!

It is a Christian holy place that is certainly worth visiting.

Very peaceful and beautiful.

Beautiful place, fun to see the walls filled with art.

A well preserved medieval castle which is still lived in. Very informative guided visits.

Big.

Situated in a small quiet park on the edge of the old town. It was the summer retreat recently of Pope John 2nd. Just a peaceful place to sit especially on a very warm day. Some interesting old buildings nearby also.

(Translated by Google) A small castle, partially rebuilt/renovated, having long been a private residence. Currently, only one floor is open to visitors, but the rooms are very beautiful. The visit was very pleasant, thanks also to the knowledgeable and informative guide (Roberta). (Original) Castello piccolo, in parte ricostruito/ristrutturato, dato che è stato a lungo dimora privata: al momento solo un piano è visitabile, ma gli ambienti sono molto belli. La visita è stata molto piacevole grazie anche alla guida (Roberta) preparata e molto chiara

(Translated by Google) A medieval castle with interesting architectural features, the guided tour lasts about 50 minutes, with explanations inside and outside the castle. Inside the castle is an important document, the papal bull authorizing the marriage between Catherine of Challant and Pierre Sarriod d'Introd. (Original) Castello mediovale con interessanti richiami architettonici, la visita è guidata e dura circa 50 minuti con spiegazioni all’interno ed esterno del castello. All’interno del castello è presente un documento importante, la bolla papale che autorizzava il matrimonio tra Caterina di Challant e Pierre Sarriod d'Introd.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful medieval castle renovated in the early 20th century. Guided tour (very good). The ticket price is reasonable. Worth a visit, though it's a shame it's only open in summer for now. (Original) Bellissimo castello medievale ristrutturato all'inizio del Novecento. Visita con guida (bravissima). Costo del biglietto esiguo. Da visitare, peccato per ora solo d'estate.

(Translated by Google) Guided tour by reservation, very beautiful castle, with a very interesting history and very knowledgeable guide (Original) Visita guidata su prenotazione, castello molto bello, con una storia molto interessante e guida molto preparata

I was dubious about visiting the museum, but the history that is diplayed in there is amazing for a mountaineer/serious hiker. I, for example, didn't know that women started climbing as early as second half of 19th century. Besides, seeing the equipments the early mountain guides used to make those climb possible is just humbling.

A small museum about alpinism and the history of alpine guides. Moderately interesting and good way kill extra time in Courmayeur. Entry was 5 euros.

A small but very interesting museum about Walter Bonatti, and the Italians conquerring K2.

Good but too small museum. I thought that i will see and read mo interesting facts about mountains and mountaineering.

(Translated by Google) Not a large but very interesting museum, an overview of the past of mountain guides where we discover that they did not only work in the Alps but demonstrated their expertise on all continents and on the most difficult occasions. The exhibits are beautiful, the captions are thoughtful. In this period (August 2017) the exhibition ICE CATHEDRALS is set up on the top floor with the splendid photographs taken of the Himalayas by Vittorio Sella at the beginning of the last century. It's worth the visit. (Original) Museo non grande ma molto interessante, una carrellata sul passato delle guide alpine dove si scopre che non hanno lavorato solo sulle Alpi ma hanno dimostrato la loro perizia in tutti i continenti e nelle occasioni più difficili. Belli i reperti, curate le didascalie. In questo periodo (agosto 2017) all'ultimo piano è allestita la mostra CATTEDRALI DI GHIACCIO con le splendide fotografie scattate sull'Himalaya da Vittorio Sella all'inizio del secolo scorso. Vale la visita.

(Translated by Google) Interesting facts about the origins of Alpine Guides. Amazing! (Original) Curiosità sulla nascita delle Guide Alpine. Stupisce!

(Translated by Google) Small but very well-kept museum, it is still worth a visit. (Original) Museo piccolo ma molto curato ne vale comunque la pena visitarlo

(Translated by Google) A stunning church, in the true sense of the word, it leaves you speechless. A small village like Antagnod boasts a church as lavish as any in the entire Aosta Valley, with its enormous carved and gilded wooden altar, its monolithic columns, its beautiful organ used for concerts, and its tall and unique bell tower. Its location in the center of the village, accessible only on foot, is also beautiful, with a small square in front and a small cemetery behind it, a museum of sacred art, and a splendid view of Monte Rosa. (Original) Chiesa stupenda, nel senso proprio che lascia stupefatti. Un piccolo borgo come Antagnod ha una chiesa ricca come nessuna forse in tutta la Valle d'Aosta, con il suo enorme altare in legno scolpito e dorato, le sue colonne monolitiche, il bell'organo che viene usato per concerti, l'alto e particolarissimo campanile. Molto bella anche la collocazione nel centro del borgo, raggiungibile solo a piedi, con piazzetta antistante e piccolo cimitero retrostante con museo di arte sacra e splendida vista sul Monte Rosa.

(Translated by Google) Very pretty church, in Aosta Valley style, right in the center of the village. In front you will find a very pretty square and a very particular cemetery. Absolutely worth visiting if you pass through Antagnod! (Original) Chiesa molto carina, in stile valdostano, proprio al centro del paesino. Davanti troverete una piazzetta molto carina e un cimitero particolarissimo. Assolutamente da visitare se passate da Antagnod!

(Translated by Google) A church worth visiting. The high altar is fabulous! (Original) Chiesa da visitare. Altare maggiore favoloso!!!

(Translated by Google) Stunning and beautiful place of worship (Original) Stupenda e bellissimo luogo di culto

(Translated by Google) It is one of the most famous churches in the Aosta Valley, famous for its all-gilded baroque altar. Adjacent to the church is the cemetery, as once used... From the church square, magnificent panoramic view of the entire Monte Rosa massif. (Original) È una delle chiese più note della Valle d'Aosta, famosa per il suo altare barocco tutto dorato. Adiacente alla chiesa si trova il cimitero, come usava una volta... Dal piazzale della chiesa, magnifica vista panoramica su tutto il massiccio del Monte Rosa.

(Translated by Google) The main altar is a true work of art that absolutely deserves a visit: it is a wooden masterpiece of Aosta Valley art. The other "treasures" of the Church are preserved in the museum. It's a shame about the table where Mass is celebrated: it is modern and contrasts with the rest of the church. In any case, anyone who comes to Antagnod cannot fail to visit this church! (Original) L'altare maggiore è una vera opera d'arte che merita assolutamente una visita: è un capolavoro ligneo di arte valdostana. Gli altri "tesori" della Chiesa sono conservati nel museo. Peccato per la tavola dove si celebra la Messa: è moderna ed è in contrasto col resto della chiesa. In ogni caso chi viene ad Antagnod non può non far visita a questa chiesa!

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful church in the center of the village (Original) Chiesa molto bella nel centro del paese

Well worth the hike

(Translated by Google) Reached the site on foot from the path that starts from the town of Villeneuve next to the Dorabaltea river. Car parked in the village, there is parking as you enter and pass the church on the left. It takes 20 minutes. Another route starts from the cemetery. There is a small parking lot. On the site there is a chapel, the keep, the ruined surrounding walls and the cistern for collecting water. The construction dates back to 1270 documented by archives of the time. Free Entrance. We found a gate we didn't enter we looked around and the chapel. There are no entry restrictions, we considered that it is a ruin, as a precaution we did not go through the gate. Some days of the week they organize guided tours at a cost of €3. In any case, a sign is displayed with the history of the site. (Original) Raggiunto il sito a piedi dal sentiero che parte dal paese Villeneuve di fianco al fiume Dorabaltea. Auto parcheggiata in paese, c'è parcheggio entrando e passando chiesa a sinistra. Ci vogliono 20 minuti. Un'altro percorso parte dal cimitero. C'è un piccolo parcheggio. Nel sito si trova una cappella il mastio le mura di cinta diroccate e la cisterna per la raccolta dell'acqua . La costruzione risale al 1270 documentata da archivi dell'epoca. Entrata libera. Abbiamo trovato un cancello non siamo entrati abbiamo viso intorno e la cappella. Divieti in ngresso non ci sono, abbiamo considerato che è un rudere, per precauzione non abbiamo varcato il cancello. Alcuni giorni della settimana organizzano visite guidate al costo di 3€. In ogni modo é esposto un cartello con la storia del sito.

(Translated by Google) This castle can be reached on foot from the bridge over the Dora Baltea in about 20 minutes. It stands on a rocky promontory and dominates the village of Villeneuve. Built around 1200 for defensive purposes, in a strategic position, it has always been owned by the Savoy family. There is a watchtower, an ancient chapel, and a defensive wall that protected the now-destroyed residence. Stunning views! (Original) Questo castello si può raggiungere a piedi dal ponte sulla Dora Baltea in circa 20 minuti. Sorge su un promontorio roccioso e domina il paese di Villenueve. Venne costruito intorno al 1200 a scopo difensivo, in una posizione strategica, é sempre stato proprietà dei Savoia. C è una torre di vedetta, un'antica Cappella, un muro difensivo che proteggeva l'abitazione ormai distrutta. Panorama stupendo!

(Translated by Google) A very nice place with a beautiful viewpoint! The climb is very gentle and easy to do. If you're not used to the steepness, I recommend taking breaks along the way; it's not challenging, but it's definitely worth it. There's also a bench at the top where you can rest! You can climb from behind the village church, or from the main road, which begins an easy climb to a church, and then there's a fork to reach the summit. (Original) Posto molto carino con un bellissimo punto panoramico! La salita e molto tranquilla e percorribile senza difficoltà….. se non si è abituati per la pendenza consiglio soste durante la salita che non è impegnativa ma comunque si fa sentire…..sopra c’è anche una panchina per riposarsi! Si può salire da dietro la chiesa del paese che dalla statale che inizia una salita easy per raggiungere una chiesa e poi c’è il bivio per raggiungere la cima .

(Translated by Google) What would this site once have been like? The view is beautiful, on one side a cliff and on the other as well. An arduous road to climb, not for everyone. But various paths wind their way, there are various indications. If it hadn't been abandoned or so it seems it would certainly be more attractive. However it is magical!!! (Original) Come sarà stato un tempo questo sito? Il panorama è bellissimo, da una parte un dirupo e dall'altra pure. Una strada impervia per salire, non per tutti. Però si snodano vari sentieri, ci sono varie indicazioni. Se non fosse stato abbandonato o almeno così sembra sarebbe sicuramente più attrattivo. Comunque è magico!!!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful view, free of charge, and a view of the castle ruins. There are two roads to get there, both in poor condition, making them unsuitable for strollers or those with walking problems. One road leads up from the village and the other from the wall that runs along the river (the path begins with stone steps). (Original) Bellissimo panorama, non si paga nulla, si vedono le rovine del castello. X salire ci sono 2 strade, entrambe dissestate, non praticabili con passeggini o x persone con problemi alle gambe, una strada sale dal paese e l'altra dal muraglione che costeggia il fiume ( inizio.percorso con scalini in pietra)

(Translated by Google) Fascinating castle for its location and the fact that it requires a lot of effort to get there. Unfortunately, there's only one panel that doesn't explain much. What a shame! (Original) Castello affascinante per la posizione e il fatto che si debba raggiungere. Purtroppo c'è solo 1 pannello che spiega poca roba. Peccato!

The castle is always open, the tower is not visitable inside. You can easily reach the castle by car and then, in 10 minutes by feet you will be on the top of the castle. Nice place with a nice view of Ayas valley!

Surprisingly well preserved castle with wonderful view - access steep and not convenient for hadicapped people.

This place is beautiful, but the ruins of the Castle of Graines is further south and slightly west

Good place, good view, good location. Great!

It's free, but not that interesting, maybe for kids

Beatiful ruins

great views from the castle

From the highway you can already admire the imposing square lines with the four towers that merge into what looks like a fairytale castle. The visit begins in the gardens, where you can see how the many owners have renovated it, transforming it from a fortress to a luxury residence, with numerous collections and photographs of the families who lived there. The video on the fourth floor is interesting, illustrating the structural changes and 3D models of the castle. The audio guide reveals hidden corners such as the "fake" ceiling of the cathedral and the paintings of the owner's daughter along a room. Dogs allowed in a carrier. It is recommended to purchase one of the many Valle d'Aosta Cards to visit all the sites and castles.

Beautifully restored castle owned by the same family over centuries and now by the Aosta region. As with other castles in the Aosta valley owned by the region, the most recent renovation that started around 2000 is beautiful and what is shown among the many objects from the region requires you spend quite some time here. You can rent an audio-guide in the ticket building that you pass on your left hand side when entering the metal gates close to the parking.

Our dogs friends not allowed 🥺🐾 but with the crazy hot 🥵 we stay out in the tree shade at the garden . Nobody come to complain. Parking 🅿️ around is free with parking disc.

A small fairly tale looking castle, nice to walk around. There is a tour but did not go inside as apparently no interiors were preserved, rather a museum telling the history. Nice stop when travelling in Aosta valley

At the beginning I didn’t want to go as the castle wasn’t so inspiring to me, but then it has been the most interesting and wonderful visit. There are spectacular landscapes, and people who work there very kind and friendly. Thank you for your warm welcome

The only good thing are the exterior views which are beautiful. Don’t waste your time with the interior, a complete tourist trap / rip off. Small sparse rooms with everything pretty much restored. Interesting relics are behind extremely reflective glass / not dark room so you can barely see them. 10 euros for entry, but should be like 2.

Just like my ex: impressive on the outside, very basic on the inside

(Translated by Google) 📍Montmayeur Castle year 1271 🅿️ There are two paths and two starting points. The first (most beautiful) starts from the Grand Haury hamlet of Arvier, while the other (which I did) starts from the SR25 before the third tunnel after the La Ravoire hamlet (coming from Arvier) 🥾 We start from the tunnel following path no. 2 of land that descends to the river, then cross the wooden bridge and zigzag up the other side. A path entirely in the shade up to the castle. In less than 20 minutes you arrive at the ruins. 🗺️ One-way data: Length: 800 m Height difference: approximately 110 m Travel time: less than 20 minutes Signpost: n. 2 Difficulty: E (Original) 📍Castello di Montmayeur anno 1271 🅿️ Ci sono due sentieri e due punti di partenza. Il primo (più bello) parte dalla frazione Grand Haury di Arvier, mentre l’altro (che ho fatto) parte dalla SR25 prima della terza galleria dopo la frazione La Ravoire (venendo da Arvier) 🥾 Si parte dalla galleria seguendo il sentiero n. 2 di terra che scende fino al fiume, si attraversa poi il ponte in legno e si risale a zig zag sull’altro versante. Un percorso tutto all’ombra fino al castello. In meno di 20 minuti si arriva ai ruderi. 🗺️ Dati solo andata: Lunghezza: 800 m Dislivello: 110 m circa Tempo percorrenza: meno di 20 minuti Segnavia: n. 2 Difficoltà: E

(Translated by Google) Little known, it is located on a cliff overlooking the access to Valgrisanche, in an impervious and well-hidden place, mysterious and the subject of many legends Built in 1271 by a branch of the Lords of Avise family, today all that remains is the keep overlooking the abyss and the remains of parts of a tower and walls. It can only be reached on foot from 2 possible routes. The most convenient one starts from the village of Grand-Haury, where you take an easy downhill path (the starting point is passing under an arch between 2 houses in the village, it seems like access to a courtyard...) which leads to the castle cliff , and shortly to the castle itself. All in about 20 minutes. Great panorama in a dominant position. Entrance is free. (Original) Poco conosciuto, si trova su di una rupe che domina l'accesso alla Valgrisanche, in un luogo impervio e ben nascosto, misterioso ed oggetto di molte leggende Costruito nel 1271 da un ramo della famiglia dei Signori D'Avise, oggi ne rimane il mastio a strapiombo sul baratro ed i resti di parti di una torre e delle mura. Si raggiunge solo a piedi da 2 possibili percorsi. Il più comodo parte dal villaggio di Grand-Haury, dove si imbocca un facile sentiero in discesa ( la partenza è passando sotto un arco tra 2 abitazioni del paesino, sembra l'accesso ad un cortile...) che porta alla rupe del castello, ed in breve al castello stesso. Il tutto in circa 20 minuti. Grande panorama in posizione dominante. L'ingresso è libero.

(Translated by Google) we only saw it in the distance because the path wasn't very passable, and with walking problems it's not recommended, or at least I didn't feel like it. some places are sometimes better seen from afar (Original) lo abbiamo visto solo in lontananza perchè non era molto praticabile il sentiero, e con problemi di deambulazione non è consigliato, o almeno io non me la sono sentita. certi posti a volte è meglio vederli da lontano

(Translated by Google) Magnificent place, be careful you have to be in a good physical situation to climb and be careful with the leaves in winter it slips a lot (Original) Endroit magnifique, attention il faut être en bonne situation physique pour monter et attention avec les feuilles l’hiver ça glisse beaucoup

(Translated by Google) We didn't venture there, we just looked at it from the road. It's very beautiful despite being in disrepair. (Original) Non ci siamo avventurati per arrivarci, lo abbiamo guardato dalla strada. Molto bello nonostante sia diroccato

(Translated by Google) From a lithological point of view, the rock on which Arvier Castle stands is gray albitic mica schist, with a brownish patina and characterized by the presence of chlorite and quartz veins: originating from debris deposits containing volcanic material, it presents Alpine metamorphism. In the nineteenth century, it deserved the nickname of vulture's nest due to its impervious position. From the castle the Ravoire rock climbing wall is visible. According to legend, around 1450 a Count of Montmayeur who, in a dispute with a cousin, had been found guilty by the court of Chambéry, invited the president of the jury of the court Guy de Feissigny on a pretext, and as soon as he arrived at his home he did so behead. The president's head was then delivered to the judges of Chambery, as "a document missing from the trial". To escape capture, the Count of Montmayeur fled to the mountains and then had the fortress of Montmayeur built. (Original) Dal punto di vista litologico, la roccia su cui sorge il castello di Arvier è micascisto albitico grigio, dalla patina marroncina e caratterizzato dalla presenza di clorite e venature di quarzo: originatasi da depositi di detriti che presentano materiale vulcanico, presenta metamorfismo alpino. Nell'Ottocento, meritò l'appellativo di nido d'avvoltoi per la sua posizione impervia. Dal castello si offre alla vista la palestra di roccia de la Ravoire. Secondo una leggenda, intorno al 1450 un conte di Montmayeur che, in lite con un cugino, era stato ritenuto colpevole dal tribunale di Chambéry, invitò con un pretesto il presidente della giuria del tribunale Guy de Feissigny, e appena giunto nella sua dimora lo fece decapitare. La testa del presidente fu quindi recapitata ai giudici di Chambery, come "documento che mancava al processo". Per sfuggire alla cattura il conte di Montmayeur sarebbe fuggito sulle montagne e avrebbe quindi fatto costruire la fortezza di Montmayeur.

(Translated by Google) A ruin in a strategic and suggestive position. (Original) Un rudere in una posizione strategica e suggestiva.

(Translated by Google) The traditional houses in the valley, unfortunately, were closed when I went, so I couldn't see the inside (Original) Le case tradizionali della valle, purtroppo, erano chiuse quando sono andato, quindi non ho potuto vedere l'interno

(Translated by Google) A real gem in Val Vogna... we stumbled upon it by chance but it was a wonderful discovery... Roberta welcomed us even though we hadn't booked the visit and gave us the opportunity to understand the history of the Walser populations a little better... Super recommended (Original) Una vera e propria chicca in Val Vogna..ci siamo capitati per caso ma è stata una bellissima scoperta.. Roberta ci ha accolti nonostante non avessimo prenotato la visita e ci ha dato modo di capire un po meglio la storia delle popolazioni Walser.. Super consigliato

(Translated by Google) Wonderful experience! The typical Walser house is perfectly preserved. Inside there are many traditional Walser tools and objects. The owner was our guide, explaining very well and with great enthusiasm. An essential stop for anyone passing by (Original) Esperienza meravigliosa! L'abitazione tipica Walser è perfettamente conservata. All'interno ci sono tantissimi attrezzi e oggetti di tradizione Walser. La proprietaria ci ha fatto da guida spiegando benissimo e con grande entusiasmo. Tappa fondamentale per chi passa di lì

(Translated by Google) Very happy to have visited this place! Concrete and empathetic sensorial experience for who and how people lived in those places! The guide is very passionate! (Original) Soddisfattissimo di aver visitato questo posto! Esperienza sensoriale concreta ed empatica per chi e come si viveva in quei luoghi! Appassionatissima la guida!

(Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Molto interessante

(Translated by Google) Maybe it would be nice if it were open. The only thing visible is a chapel with a beautiful wooden altar (Original) Forse sarebbe bello, se fosse aperto. L'unica cosa visibile è una cappella con un bellissimo altare di legno

(Translated by Google) The museum is beautiful and truly impressive! It's really worth a visit! (Original) Il museo è bellissimo e veramente suggestivo! Vale proprio la pena visitarlo!

Torre Fromage

(Translated by Google) It was built around the 11th-12th century by the "Casei" family also called "Fromage" existing since 1125. Restored in 1381 it was also enlarged. It is currently owned by the Valle d'Aosta Autonomous Region and is used for important exhibitions. It has been equipped with an external metal ladder which has safety functions. (Original) È stata costruita intorno all'XI-XII secolo dalla famiglia "Casei" anche chiamata "Fromage" esistente dal 1125. Restaurata nel 1381 venne anche ampliata. Attualmente è di proprietà della Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta ed è usata per importanti esposizioni. È stata dotata di una scala metallica esterna che ha funzioni di sicurezza.

(Translated by Google) Located near the majestic Roman Theater of Aosta, the Tour Fromage is a show that cannot be missed, considering its positioning along the truly breathtaking Roman Belvedere. The visit is recommended! (Original) Situato nelle vicinanze del maestoso Teatro Romano di Aosta, la Tour Fromage è uno spettacolo che non può non essere tralasciato, considerato il suo posizionamento lungo il Belvedere Romano, davvero mozzafiato. La visita è consigliata!

(Translated by Google) Part of a medieval palace, used for temporary exhibitions. The position on the edge of the Roman theater sacrifices it (Original) Parte di un palazzo medioevale, utilizzata per mostre temporanee. La posizione al margine del teatro romano la sacrifica

(Translated by Google) Suggestive Roman remains, worth seeing if you stop in Aosta. During the Christmas period there are adjacent Christmas markets. (Original) Suggestivi resti romani, da vedere se fate tappa ad Aosta. Nel periodo natalizio adiacenti mercatini di Natale.

(Translated by Google) Many redevelopment projects (Original) Muitas obras de requalificação

(Translated by Google) It's called tour fromage or cheese tower, I didn't see any cheese, very disappointed. (Original) Si chiama tour fromage ovvero torre formaggio, io non ho visto nessun formaggio, molto delusa.

(Translated by Google) It embellishes a large square, the most central and important in the city, which is already very beautiful in itself. It is a beautiful neoclassical style building, built in the first half of the 19th century. Inside, accompanied by the town hall concierge staff, it is possible to visit the elegant Sala Ducale, rich in stucco and gilding. (Original) Impreziosisce un’ampia piazza, la più centrale ed importante della città, di per se’ già molto bella. Si tratta di un bel l’edificio in stile neoclassico, edificato nella prima metà del XIX secolo. All’interno, accompagnati dal personale della portineria del municipio, è possibile visitare l’elegante Sala Ducale, ricca di stucchi e dorature.

(Translated by Google) Piazza Chanoux represents the "good living room" and the functional heart of Aosta. Surrounded by historic buildings and overlooking the Alps, it is the hub from which the city's main streets branch off. At the center of the square stands the Monument to the Alpini, erected in 1924. On the main side, the neoclassical Town Hall stands out, with its richly decorated pediment. Next to it stands the 18th-century Hôtel des États, formerly the seat of the local parliament, the Conseil des Commis. (Original) Piazza Chanoux rappresenta il "salotto buono" e il cuore funzionale di Aosta. Circondata da palazzi storici, con vista sulle Alpi, essa è il fulcro da cui si diramano le vie principali della città. Al centro della piazza emerge il monumento all'Alpino, realizzato nel 1924. Sul lato principale spicca il palazzo neoclassico del Municipio, ricco di decorazioni sul frontone. Al suo fianco si erge l'hotel des États, del diciottesimo secolo, già sede del parlamento locale, il Conseil des Commis.

(Translated by Google) The Hôtel de Ville town hall designed in neoclassical style by the architect Michelangelo Bossi, the town hall took the place of the monastery of San Francesco. Work on its construction began in 1835 and ended in 1841. The main facade of the building, the one facing south, overlooks Piazza Chanoux. Of note, in addition to the richly decorated pediment, are the two statues located at the base of the facade. The sculptures represent the two waterways that lap the city: the Dora Baltea and the Buthier torrent. On the roof of the town hall there is a clock on the western side and a sundial on the eastern side. Inside the palace, among other rooms, there is the ducal hall and the former council hall. In the first, the frescoed ceiling is noteworthy, with portraits of Duke Amedeo VI of Savoy, Sant'Anselm, Jean-Baptiste de Tillier and Renato di Challant and the inlaid wooden floor. In the second, mention must be made of the commemorative plaques dedicated to Jean-Laurent Martinet and Federico Chabod, and to the Aosta-Ivrea railway project and the proclamation of the Republic. The Hôtel des États is adjacent to the town hall and occupies the western portion of the north side of Chanoux square. It was built as a single-storey building at the beginning of the 18th century and was later elevated and took on its current appearance. The building hosted the assembly of the States General and the Conseil des Commis, the local legislative assembly closely dependent on the Savoy Crown, which had authority in matters of taxes, health and public order. Today this building hosts temporary exhibitions. Really very interesting for its beauty (Original) Il municipio Hôtel de Ville progettato in stile neoclassico dall'architetto Michelangelo Bossi, il municipio prese il posto del monastero di San Francesco. I lavori per la sua edificazione presero il via nel 1835 e terminarono nel 1841. La facciata principale dell'edificio, quella esposta a sud, si affaccia su piazza Chanoux. Da notare, oltre al frontone riccamente decorato, sono le due statue situate alla base della facciata. Le sculture rappresentano i due corsi d'acqua che lambiscono la città: la Dora Baltea e il torrente Buthier. Sul tetto del municipio spiccano un orologio, sulla parte occidentale e una meridiana, su quella orientale. All'interno del palazzo, tra le altre sale, trovano posto il salone ducale e l'ex sala consiliare. Nel primo sono degni di nota il soffitto affrescato, con ritratti del duca Amedeo VI di Savoia, di Sant'Anselmo, Jean-Baptiste de Tillier e Renato di Challant ed il pavimento in legno intarsiato. Nella seconda sono da citare le lapidi commemorative dedicate a Jean-Laurent Martinet e a Federico Chabod, e al progetto della ferrovia Aosta-Ivrea e della proclamazione della Repubblica. L'Hôtel des États è adiacente al palazzo comunale e occupa la porzione occidentale del lato nord di piazza Chanoux. Fu costruito come edificio a un piano solo agli inizi del XVIII secolo e successivamente venne sopraelevato e assunse l'aspetto attuale. L'edificio ospitò l'assemblea degli Stati Generali e il Conseil des Commis, l'assemblea legislativa locale alle strette dipendenze della Corona Sabauda, che aveva autorità in materia di imposte, sanità, ordine pubblico. Oggi questo edificio ospita mostre temporanee. Davvero molto interessante per la sua bellezza

(Translated by Google) Aosta's Town Hall is an elegant neoclassical building that dominates the city with its imposing façade. Opposite lies Piazza Émile Chanoux, a spacious and charming square, the beating heart of city life. (Original) Il Municipio di Aosta è un elegante edificio neoclassico che domina la città con la sua facciata imponente. Di fronte si apre Piazza Émile Chanoux, ampia e suggestiva, cuore pulsante della vita cittadina.

(Translated by Google) Aosta is a town in Valle d'Aosta founded by the Romans in 25 BC. The settlement, built next to the confluence of the Buthier torrent with the Dora river, is an exemplary model of urban planning and, due to the importance of the Roman remains still visible, it has been defined as the Rome of the Alps. In fact, Aosta preserves important monuments of the Roman city such as the Arch of Augustus, the Porta Pretoria, the theater, the forensic cryptoporticus, the amphitheater, the urban domus, the walls almost entirely preserved, but many things are still covered under modern buildings. (Original) Aoste est une ville du Val d'Aoste fondée par les Romains en 25 avant J.C. La colonie, construite à côté du confluent du torrent Buthier avec la rivière Dora, est un modèle exemplaire d'urbanisme et, en raison de l'importance des vestiges romains encore visibles, elle a été définie comme la Rome des Alpes. En effet, Aoste conserve d'importants monuments de la ville romaine tels que l'Arc d'Auguste, la Porta Pretoria, le théâtre, le cryptoportique médico-légal, l'amphithéâtre, la domus urbaine, les murailles presque entièrement conservées, mais beaucoup de choses sont encore couvertes sous les bâtiments modernes.

(Translated by Google) Very large square you had just married a Moroccan mixed people beautiful integration all clean fountain fresh and good water (Original) Piazza molto grande si era appena a sposata una marocchina popolo misti integrazione bellissima tutto pulito fontana acqua fresca e buona

(Translated by Google) A lovely square from which you can admire the town hall during these festive days. In the square there is a large Christmas tree and a small ice rink... to enjoy the holidays in the city centre (Original) Una graziosa piazza da cui si può ammirare il minuicipio in questi giorni di festa . Nella piazza un grande albero di Natale e la piccola pista del ghiaccio ... per vivere allegramente le feste in centro città

Small but cute

(Translated by Google) Ancient palace in Aosta Undergoing restoration, inside there are magnificent frescoes from the 1700s (Original) Palazzo antico di Aosta In fase di restauro, al suo interno magnifici affreschi del 1700

(Translated by Google) A splendid palace in the heart of Aosta, expertly restored and home to the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage and Activities of the Aosta Valley. Highly qualified and knowledgeable staff. Sincere thanks to Geom. Longo and Architect Brunello. (Original) Splendido Palazzo nel cuore di Aosta, sapientemente restaurato e sede della Soprintendenza per i beni e le attività culturali della Valle d'Aosta. Personale altamente qualificato e preparato. Un sincero ringraziamento al Geom. Longo e all'Arch. Brunello.

(Translated by Google) Visits are only available during Heritage Week, free of charge, with a guided tour in Italian. Don't miss this opportunity if you're there in mid-September. Choose the Friday or Saturday of the opening, as there's a sound and light show for the week's opening. (Original) Visite uniquement pendant la semaine du patrimoine, gratuite, guidée en italien. À ne pas manquer si vous vous trouvez là mi septembre. Choisir le vendredi ou samedi de l'ouverture car il y a un son et lumière pour l'inauguration de la semaine .

(Translated by Google) Finally Piazza Roncas on a human scale... without cars... and a beautiful wheel that acts as a mill... the interesting regional museum is nice to see... (Original) Finalmente Piazza Roncas a misura D uomo...senza auto...e una bella ruota che fa da mulino...bello da vedere il Museo regionale interessante...

(Translated by Google) A place that tells the story of the past (Original) Un posto che racconta la storia passata

(Translated by Google) The building is very beautiful and the internal museum and the internally set up exhibitions always create a very stimulating and interesting whole. (Original) Il palazzo è molto bello ed il museo interno e le mostre internamente allestite creano un tutto sempre molto stimolante ed interessante.