Castello de Fenis

Initially built in the 13th century, the castle was enlarged and decorated in the 14th and 15th centuries by Aimone and Boniface I of Challant, assuming its present structure. During the decline of the family in the 17th century, the manor lost its importance and was converted into a rural farmstead. In the 19th century, thanks to Alfredo d'Andrade's interventions and subsequent restorations, the castle was recovered and turned into a museum.

Fénis Castle is located on a small hill without natural defenses, suggesting that its function was more symbolic and administrative than defensive. The manor consists of a pentagonal central body, enclosed in a double crenellated wall, with towers of different shapes and functions. The inner courtyard, decorated in the Gothic style, features a famous fresco of St. George and various inscriptions with moral proverbs.

Today the castle can be visited only by guided tours.

Opening times

October through March: Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

April through September: Tuesday through Sunday (also Mondays in July and August) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Last visit is 30 minutes before closing time.

Closed on December 25 and January 1

Price:

Castle only:

Full: € 10.00

Reduced: € 7.00 (groups of at least 25 people, university students, specific agreements, groups accompanied by licensed tour guide)

Reduced price for children from 19 to 25 years old: € 3.00

Castle + MAV (Museum of traditional Aosta Valley crafts)*:

Full: € 12.00

Reduced: € 9.00 (groups of at least 25 people, university students, specific agreements, groups accompanied by licensed tour guide)

Reduced price for children from 19 to 25 years old: € 5.00

* Castle + MAV ticket is valid on the day of issue only.

Free for under 18s, person with disabilities and one accompanying person, teachers and chaperones of school groups and Piedmont and Lombardy Museum Pass holders