Perched high up in the hills overlooking Ambérieu-en-Bugey the Château des Allymes has stood guard over the town since the 14th century. The château was built by the Dauphin of Vienne in 1310. It fell into the hands of the Duke of Savoy in 1335 and became part of France again in 1601.
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The Chateau des Allymes (Allymes Castle) has preserved intact many features of medieval military architecture that defended the territory during the Middle Ages. The Chateau des Allymes is made up of two sections. There is an upper courtyard which is formed by four curtain walls linking the keep (donjon) to the round or watch tower. Secondly there is the outer bailey with the remains of a large fortifying wall and a small watch tower.
In 1960 the Château des Allymes was listed as a...
In 1960 the Château des Allymes was listed as a...
Services
Services
Picnic area
Toilets
Car park
- Accessibility
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
- Activities
- Children's entertainment
- Concert
- Temporary exhibition
- Shows
- Theatre
- Equipment
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Car park
- Parking nearby
- Coach parking
- Free car park
- Services
- Educational visits
- Coach access
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Booking of general amenities
- Guided tours
Rates
Rates
From 1 March 2024 to 31 December 2025
From 1 March 2024 to 31 December 2025
Adult
From 7€ to 10€
Reduced price
From 4€ to 6€
Child
From 4€ to 6€
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Contactless paymentGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 18 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
Wednesday
13:30 - 18:00
Saturday
13:30 - 18:00
Sunday
13:30 - 18:00
Monday
13:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
13:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
13:30 - 18:00
Thursday
13:30 - 18:00
Friday
13:30 - 18:00
Saturday
13:30 - 18:00
Sunday
13:30 - 18:00
Monday
13:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
13:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
13:30 - 18:00
Thursday
13:30 - 18:00
Friday
13:30 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 19:00
Sunday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 19:00
Monday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 19:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 19:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 19:00
Thursday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 19:00
Friday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 19:00
Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 19:00
Sunday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 19:00
Monday
13:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
13:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
13:30 - 18:00
Thursday
13:30 - 18:00
Friday
13:30 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 19:00
Sunday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 19:00
Monday
13:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
13:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
13:30 - 18:00
Thursday
13:30 - 18:00
Friday
13:30 - 18:00
Saturday
13:30 - 18:00
Sunday
13:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
13:30 - 18:00
Saturday
13:30 - 18:00
Sunday
13:30 - 18:00
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- In the country
- Mountain view
- Town outskirts
- Close to GR footpath
