Chenal Castle

Montjovet, Italy

Chenal Castle was built probably in the 13th century and had a rectangular floor plan. It belonged to the lords of Montjovet and only later became property of the Challant family, following the marriage between Ebalo the Great and Alexie of Chenal: in this way the two houses could control the passages along the road between Chenal and the Montjovet castle. The castle is nowdays in ruins.

References:

Aosta Valley Tourism

Address

Localita' Ruelle 1, Montjovet, Italy

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

More Information

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Rating

4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Lorenzo Gallo (3 years ago)
Breathtaking view but undeveloped vestiges

serena gorret (4 years ago)
Beautiful view, too bad it is not valued ..

Romano Pagnoni (4 years ago)
Sentieri e posto poco tenuti ( in ordine )

Boris Turchik (Hydra) (4 years ago)
Not much left from the castle itself but great views around the valley!

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