Saint-Germain Castle (or Montjovet Castle), of uncertain origins, marked the history of the Aosta Valley, passing from the Savoy to the Challant family, before finally returning to the Savoy in 1438. Used as a military garrison by Amadeus VIII, it was abandoned in 1661 when the garrison was transferred to the Bard Fort.

Completing the site is the Church of Saint-Germain: a small Romanesque building that, through frescoes and architectural details, preserves the spiritual memory of the local community.

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The Castello di Saint Germain is a medieval castle in ruins, located in the frazione of the same name in the municipality of Montjovet in the Valle d'Aosta, Italy. The …

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The castle played an important role in the history of the Aosta Valley.

Few traces remain of its original appearance, and its exact date of construction is uncertain.

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