Château-Neuf d'Allinges, or Château-Neuf, is an ancient castle fort from the 10th century, located on a hill named 'butte des châteaux' in the village of Allinges, Haute-Savoie, France. The ruins share the hill with those of Allinges-Vieux, from which they are only 150 meters away. The castle was originally accompanied by a town walled by fortifications. Today, only few traces of the town's fortified walls remain.
The two castles were in constant conflict for nearly 70 years between the first half of the 14th century and 1355, following a succession struggle between the House of Savoy and the heirs of Faucigny. Accessible from the hameau of Mâcheron and from Allinges via the rue d'en Haut, the Château-Neuf ruins offer a panoramic view of Thonon-les-Bains and le Léman.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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