Towers, secrets of medieval defense

Discover the evolution of castle towers in France: round or square shapes, defensive and aesthetic functions, with the example of the Château de Thorens.

Moats, secrets of medieval defense

Imagine a mighty fortified castle, majestically perched in the foothills of the Alps, surrounded by dry moats that tell centuries of history. Thorens Castle, with its breathtaking panoramas, exemplifies medieval defensive ingenuity. Discover how these iconic moats, whether filled with water or not, shaped the security of fortresses. Ready to dive into the past and enjoy a unique experience at the heart of history? Book a room at this castle-hotel now and let yourself be enchanted by the secrets of the moats and ramparts of yesteryear.

Cavour painted by Antonio Ciseri – 1861

Cavour painted by Antonio Ciseri – 1861 Among the portraits of Count Cavour, the best known is the one painted by Hayez in 1864. But there is another, executed three years earlier by Ciseri, preserved in the collections of the Château de Thorens. Here, faithful to his style, Ciseri seems to have penetrated the soul […]

FERT, motto of the House of Savoy

FERT, motto of the House of Savoy: four letters for the elevation of the soul… Words and expressions are like fruits: there are some that never reach maturity, but fall almost as soon as they are formed, or dry on the tree; others ripen despite the winds, the rains […]

From the Château de Sales to the chapel

From the Château de Sales to the Chapel of Sales The Château de Sales, the first Thorennaise residence of the de Sales family, was located approximately 200 meters above the Château de Thorens. It was in this residence that Saint Francis de Sales was born on August 21, 1567. Barely 63 years later, Sales was destroyed […]