Photo: Enrico Robetto, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°41′29″ N, 7°11′11″ E
- Address
- Plan-d'Introd - 11010 Introd (AO)
History and description
Introd Castle (Italian: Castello di Introd, French: Château d'Introd) is a castle located in Introd, Aosta Valley, Italy.
History
The castle dates back to the 12th century, when it was built as a relatively simple structure consisting of a square keep surrounded by a moderately thick curtain wall. It is mentioned in the documents of the castellany of Châtel-Argent in 1244. To improve its defenses, Pierre Sarriod ordered an expansion in 1260, transforming it into a true fortress. Further modifications in the 15th century gave the castle a more rounded shape.
The castle suffered two major incidents in modern times that necessitated further restorations: a fire in the second half of the 19th century and another at the beginning of the 20th century. In the latter case, the owner, Cavalier Gonella, commissioned the direction of the restoration work in 1910 to architect Jean Chevalley, resulting in the castle's current appearance.
The property was bought by the Aosta Valley region in 2023 for a price of 3.65 million euros.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castello di Introd».
Photos
Getting there
ArvierTrain, nearest
2.1 km as the crow flies
Castello di IntrodPlan-d'Introd - 11010 Introd (AO)
Aeroporto regionale della Valle d'Aosta / Aéroport régional de la Vallée d'Aoste15.1 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 Castello di Introd?
Castello di Introd is in Introd (Aosta Valley), Italy. Address: Plan-d'Introd - 11010 Introd (AO). GPS coordinates: 45.69134, 7.18640.
What else is there to see near Castello di Introd?
Nearby you’ll find: Parc animalier d'Introd (200 m away), Maison Bruil (600 m away), Necropoli di Champrotard (1 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
- Castello Introd — Enrico Robetto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Campanile dal Castello di Introd P1140344 — Elena Tartaglione, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castello d'Introd - da est — Congolandia.g, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello d'Introd - da nord — Congolandia.g, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello d'Introd - facciata est — Congolandia.g, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello d'Introd - finestre — Alessandro Cantamessa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castello d'Introd - fronte — Alessandro Cantamessa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castello d'Introd - Mastio — Congolandia.g, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello d'Introd - retro — Alessandro Cantamessa, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences