Château des Allymes

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 Historic Monument and was saved from total ruin. It has been open to the public since 1966. The château is managed by the Association des Amis du Château des Allymes (Friends of the Château des Allymes) and today it houses exhibitions, concerts and conferences. Since 1984 the château has officially been the property of the town of Ambérieu-en-Bugey. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the listing of the château, an exhibition room was opened in 2010. It is named in honour of René de Lucinge (1553-1624), Lord of Allymes, who was instrumental in the integration of Ain into France in 1601 with the Treaty of Lyon.

Opening times

From 07/02 to 31/03 weekends between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. Closed from Monday to Friday.

From 01/04 to 30/04 daily between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/05 to 30/06 from Monday to Friday between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. Weekends between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08 daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 7 pm.

From 01/09 to 30/09 from Monday to Friday between 1.30 pm and 7 pm. Weekends between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 7 pm.

From 01/10 to 01/11 daily between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.

From 19/12 to 31/12 daily between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.

Price:

Reduced price: 4 to 6 €
Adult: 7 to 10 €
Child (17 years): 4 to 6 €.

Free entry for children < 4 years.
Group rate available for > 4 people.