La Salle Châtelard Castle
The enchanted castle in the Alps
In the charming village of Château, situated on the extensive La Salle cone, stands imposingly the Châtelard Castle, a historic jewel that stands as a witness to centuries past.
Inside, a fine 18th-century painting depicting the martyrdom of St. Sebastian stands out, as does an exceptional ex-voto painting from 1704, celebrating the salvation of the village of Courmayeur from French invasionIn the chapel to the left of the chancel, an inscription recalls the stay in Courmayeur in 1930 of Prince Umberto of Savoy and Princess Maria José, on their honeymoon.
The bell tower, of uncertain age but dating from the 11th or 12th century, is a unique example in the Aosta Valley.
The spire, reworked later, resembles a tiara, perhaps in homage to the popes of Avignon.
With seven bells from different periods, the bell tower is a distinctive feature of the church.
