Monthey Castle, Monthey, Switzerland

Monthey Castle was built in the early 15th century by Duke of Savoy. It was damaged by fire in 1607. Today Monthay castle is a museum.

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Philippe MIGNOT (4 years ago)
NOTICE TO ALL !!!!! DON'T THROW AWAY OLD "THINGS" WITHOUT TELLING A LEADER, MANY TOO MUCH OF OUR HERITAGE IS DESTROYED. thank you! THANK YOU!!!

Ingela de Witte (5 years ago)
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mila p (6 years ago)
It's fantastic.

Dak (6 years ago)
Beautiful

Enola Marietan (6 years ago)
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