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Former Ramparts of the Château de Lullin
Medieval remains of the Lullin fortress built in 1304 on the Motte by the Faucigny family: curtain wall with arrow slits set against the rectory, the last witnesses of a 92 m-long stronghold burned down in 1564.
At a glance
Type
Medieval remains — 14th-century stronghold
Access
Free access
Price
Free
Duration
20 to 45 minutes
Best season
Year-round — spring and summer for the village
Parking
Village car park (free)
Town
Lullin
What is Former Ramparts of the Château de Lullin
The former ramparts of the Château de Lullin are the last surviving traces of a major medieval fortress built in 1304 by Hugues du Faucigny on a natural mound that overlooks the Follaz valley by 65 metres, in the village of Lullin (74470), halfway between the Chablais and the Faucigny. Allied with the Count of Geneva against the House of Savoy, the Dauphin of Faucigny fortified the site: 300 metres of ramparts were raised or renovated by 892 workers, turning the village into a fully walled town.
The threat was taken seriously by Amadeus V of Savoy, who sent his son Edward to besiege the fortress. After eleven days of siege in 1305, Lullin fell to the Savoyards, who in turn built permanent stone fortifications. The castle continued to grow until the 16th century, reaching imposing dimensions — 92 metres long by 45 wide — before being destroyed by a fire in 1564. Quickly falling into ruin, it was gradually dismantled and the stone reused for the parish church and several village houses.
Today only a single fragment of the enclosure wall survives, leaning against the back of the presbytery in the village centre. Pierced with arrow slits and built of rough-cut stone, this short stretch of wall is the only physical reminder of the medieval fortress of Lullin and of the dramatic episode in Faucigny–Savoy relations that preceded the final union of the region under Savoy.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Address
Centre of Lullin (74470), curtain wall set against the rectory, near the parish church View on map
Coordinates
46.283° N · 6.522° E
Altitude
≈ 820 m (village of Lullin)
Opening hours
Free access year-round, 24/7. Unguarded outdoor site. Daytime is best for the visit and reading of the remains.
Prices
Free. No ticket desk — remains visible from the village's public space in Lullin.
Official site
Town hall of Lullin: lullin.fr (History section)
Phone
Lullin town hall: +33 (0)4 50 73 81 12
Access / Parking
Free parking in the village of Lullin, near the town hall and the church. The remains are a few minutes' walk from the car park.
Length of visit
20 to 45 minutes to read the ramparts and tour the village; up to 1 hr 30 with a walk through the old village.
Audience
All audiences, fans of medieval history and Savoyard heritage. Families welcome (flat ground in the village).
Accessibility
Remains visible from the road; access to the foot of the curtain wall via village paths (cobbles and pavements). No specific wheelchair facilities.
Animals
Dogs welcome on a lead in the public spaces of Lullin village.
Access
How to get there
Nearest stops
- Chef-lieu · Cars Région Haute-Savoie · 33 m
- Chef-lieu (RD36) · Cars Région Haute-Savoie · Y03 · 46 m
- Chef-lieu (RD22) · Cars Région Haute-Savoie · Y03 · 93 m
- Cars Région Haute-Savoie · Official fares & timetables →
Transport data verified on 2026-06-15 · source transport.data.gouv.fr (Licence Etalab 2.0)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What remains today of the old ramparts of the Château de Lullin?
What remains in Lullin is a curtain wall set against the parish rectory, on which arrow slits can still be made out. It is the last visible vestige of the 92 m-long fortress built in 1304 by Hugh of Faucigny, dismantled after the 1564 fire to be used as a stone quarry.
How can I visit the old ramparts of the Château de Lullin?
Access to the old ramparts of the Château de Lullin is free and open year-round. The remains lie in the heart of the village, against the rectory, a few steps from the church and the town hall. No reservation, no fixed hours: simply stroll through the village.
What are the opening hours of the old ramparts of the Château de Lullin?
The remains of the Château de Lullin are visible 24/7, free access year-round. Daytime is preferable to read the arrow slits and the curtain wall properly. Checked on 10 June 2026.
How much does it cost to visit the old ramparts of the Château de Lullin?
Visiting the old ramparts of the Château de Lullin is entirely free: these are remains in a public space, with no ticket desk or regular guided tour. Checked on 10 June 2026.
What is the history of the Château de Lullin?
The Château de Lullin was built in 1304 by Hugh of Faucigny on the Motte de Lullin to counter Savoy. Edward of Savoy besieged it for eleven days in 1305 and took it. The castle flourished until the 16th century (92 m long) before being burned down in 1564 and turned into a stone quarry.
Where can I park to visit the old ramparts of the Château de Lullin?
Free parking in the village of Lullin, near the town hall and the church. The ramparts of the Château de Lullin are a few minutes' walk away. No parking constraints in the low season.
How long should I allow to visit the old ramparts of the Château de Lullin?
Allow 20 to 45 minutes to walk through the remains of the ramparts of the Château de Lullin and tour the old village. With an extended walk through the village and its surroundings, allow up to 1 hr 30.
What is the best season to visit the old ramparts of the Château de Lullin?
The remains of the Château de Lullin can be visited year-round, but spring and summer remain the most pleasant seasons — the village of Lullin (820 m altitude) can be covered in snow in winter. Autumn offers beautiful light on the medieval stones.
Sources
Sources & verification
- Mairie de Lullin — Histoire et patrimoine
- Haute-Savoie Tourisme — Ancien remparts du château de Lullin
- Alpes du Léman — Ancien remparts du château de Lullin
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