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fortified towerMontvernier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Tour du Châtel
classified historical monumentBuilt 1100
Typefortified tower
Built1100
Best monthsJun · Aug–Sepweather in Montvernier
45.30° N, 6.36° EUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Standing for926 years
built 1100today 2026
When to goMontvernier · weather score
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
October: high / low16° / 6°
iAbout
Tour du Châtel in brief
Tour du Châtel is a fortified tower in Montvernier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
It holds the designation classified historical monument.
The fortified tower dates from 1100.
For a visit, the weather in Montvernier is best in June, August and September; in October afternoons average 16°.
Facts
- Type
- fortified tower
- Designation
- classified historical monument
- Built
- 1100
- Nearest town
- Montvernier
- Region
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Coordinates
- 45.30361, 6.35931
iiLocation
Where to find it
iiiWhen to visit
Climate guideWeather in Montvernier
Month score for sightseeing
Best Jun · Aug–Sep28
Jan
31
Feb
33
Mar
47
Apr
64
May
65
Jun
64
Jul
67
Aug
69
Sep
58
Oct
25
Nov
27
Dec
ivNearby
All monuments in FranceMore heritage close by
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Cathedral
3.2 km S
classified historical monument
Église Notre-Dame de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
3.2 km S
classified historical monument
Around here
Montvernier and around
Montvernier
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France
Jun · Aug–Sepbest months
26°July high
831 maltitude
Mountains
Heritage
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Cathedral
classified historical monument
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Église Notre-Dame de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
classified historical monument