Photo: Hagai Agmon-Snir حچاي اچمون-سنير חגי אגמון-שניר, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Castle
Savoy Castle
Castle in Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Style
- Gothic Revival
- Architect
- Emilio Stramucci
- Commissioned by
- Margherita of Savoy
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°45′51″ N, 7°49′36″ E
- Address
- Strada Castello Savoia, 1, 11025 Gressoney-Saint-Jean
History and description
Savoy Castle (Italian: Castel Savoia; French: Château Savoie) is a historic residence situated in Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Italy, near the village of Òbre Biel.
History
The villa, commissioned by Margherita of Savoy, was designed by Italian architect Emilio Stramucci and built between 1899 and 1904, with the first stone being laid on August 24, 1899. Margherita of Savoy took the decision to build her own residence in Gressoney after being fascinated by the beauty of the Lys Valley during her several stays there as host in the villa of Barons Peck-Beccoz, later renamed into Villa Margherita in her honor.
In 1981, the property was acquired by the Aosta Valley region.
Description
The property comprises several buildings, including the castle proper, the Villa Belvedere and the Romitaggio Carducci. The castle is a three-storey eclectic villa characterized by the presence of five towers. The ground floor housed the living quarters, while the noble floor housed the royal apartments and the second floor was reserved to gentlemen of the court.
The castle grounds house the Savoy Castle Alpine Botanical Garden.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Savoy Castle».
People
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Address
Strada Castello Savoia, 1, 11025 Gressoney-Saint-Jean
Aeroporto regionale della Valle d'Aosta / Aéroport régional de la Vallée d'Aoste35.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Savoy Castle?
Savoy Castle is in Gressoney-Saint-Jean (Aosta Valley), Italy. Address: Strada Castello Savoia, 1, 11025 Gressoney-Saint-Jean. GPS coordinates: 45.76407, 7.82670.
What are the opening hours of Savoy Castle?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Oct-Mar Tu-Su 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00; Apr-Sep Tu-Su 09:00-19:00; Dec 25 off; Jan 01 off || Jul-Aug Mo 09:00-19:00 "aperto i lunedì di luglio e agosto". Always check the official website before your visit.
Is Savoy Castle wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is wheelchair accessible.
What else is there to see near Savoy Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Villa Albertini (500 m away), "Beck-Peccoz" Alpine Fauna Regional Museum (1.4 km away), Villa Margherita (1.4 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- CastelloSavoiaAugust192023 01 — Hagai Agmon-Snir حچاي اچمون-سنير חגי אגמון-שניר, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 02E1680001-MIBAC Castel Savoia a Gressoney-Saint-Jean — Mostacchi.angelo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cancello d'entrata di Castel Savoia — Bettylella, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castel Margherita di Savoia — Kabu96, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castel Savoia - Gressoney 20.08 (19) — Erika Laino, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castel Savoia 1 — Anerica2017, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CASTEL SAVOIA SOTTO LA NEVE — MAGDALONG, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castel Savoia visto da vicino — Benedetta Mazzante, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello di Savoia — AlessandroRamberti, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences