Visit: The hamlet of Proméry in Pringy

Name: Visita: La aldea de Proméry en Pringy
Start: 2022-09-17T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Château de Proméry

The guide tells you the story of the lords of Monthoux and their fortified house. Between rural heritage and contemporary constructions, this heterogeneous neighborhood will surprise you.

17 i 18 septiembre 2022Passed

Ville d'Annecy

Guided tour led by Danielle Obringer-Grelot, tour guide.
Annecy "City of Art and History"
The Cities and Countries of Art and History label marks the national recognition of a territorial project that places heritage and architecture – its knowledge and valorization – as an essential element of cultural policy and urban development.
In Annecy, the Ministry of Culture-accredited guide-speakers accompany you in your discovery of heritage.
Duration 2h. Rendezvous in front of the castle of Proméry, at the corner of the roads of Tessy, Cuvat and Proméry.

About the location

Château de Proméry

70 route de Cuvat 74370 Pringy

Haute-Savoie
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Former stronghold, the castle of Proméry, located slightly away from a hamlet of old houses, occupies a special place in the history of the old houses. It was rebuilt at the beginning of the 17th century by René Favre, senator of Savoie. Located at the foot of the Ferrières mountain, this old fortified house built in the thirteenth century, monitored the road to Geneva and Cuvat against the entry of possible enemies to Annecy. In 1618, the house became the property of René Favre de la Valbonne, State Councillor and Senator of Savoy, who rebuilt it to give it its current appearance. Despite the square towers, the castle became a residential building. The square-plan frame is associated with a forebody consisting of round towers and a portal with a pediment adorning the entrance to the castle. During the French Revolution, the castle was sold as a national property. In 1967, a fire ravaged part of the roofs. The ruined castle is saved and happily renovated.