Located near fascinating medieval town of Annecy, Thorens Glières' Castle is one of the major tourist attractions in France. Built on an 11th century AD fortress, the beautiful Thorens Glières' Castle is made of hypogeum and secret dungeons. The invincible Thorens Glières' Castle commands the entrance of the famous plateau des Glières region- a key stronghold for the resistance and a World War II battle site. The Castle is a must visit attraction for those who want to get an insight into the rich and fascinating history of France.
The Thorens Glières' Castle is known for its valuable Salésian treasure, consisting of the 12th-17th centuries ornaments, ministerial furniture, Episcopalian documents, and amazing tapestry work related to Tobie. Thorens was also the country estate of Camille de Cavour, the founder of the Italian unity, and houses many interesting art collections and souvenirs related to him. The Castle also houses the beautiful chalet of Saint François de Sales, a renowned 17th century Saint, who was Bishop of Geneva and Annecy, and the author of "L'introduction a la vie dévôte," considered the most read book after the bible. A visit to the Thorens Glières' Castle promises to take you through a thousand of years of history of the region.
Thorens Glieres is also known for its enchanting mountain scenery, and the place also provides excellent conditions for hiking the Alps Mountain, sailing on the lake, skiing, wakeboarding, paragliding, mountain biking, cycling, and nature walking. Visit the beautiful Thorens Glières' Castle on your France Tour with TSI Holidays and get enchanted with the fascinating charm of the place that never fails to impress its visitors.
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