Château de l'Echelle

Historic site and monument
Castle

100 rue du Collège, 74800 La Roche-sur-Foron

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Château de l'Echelle is a monument that has lived many lives.

Built at the very beginning of the 13th century, it fulfilled its military role throughout the Middle Ages, before being modified in the 16th and 17th centuries for a long, more mundane and pleasant life, until 1973. After a brief stint as a scrap metal dealer, it has been owned by the town of La Roche-sur-Foron since 1982, and is a much-appreciated cultural center.

As well as being regularly open for art exhibitions and cultural events, it is home to a learned society and its university library.

The 4-hectare park, with its incredible views over the Arve Valley, is a popular public promenade for locals and visitors alike.