Châtel-Argent

Châtel-Argent
Italy
View of the watchtower keep and curtain wall
Site information
TypeMedieval castle
Open to
the public
yes
Location
Châtel-Argent
Coordinates45°42′07.4″N 7°12′40.4″E / 45.702056°N 7.211222°E / 45.702056; 7.211222
Site history
Built1176
Built byMaster James of Saint Georges
MaterialsLimestone and granite

Châtel-Argent was an Italian medieval castle in the Alpine town of Villeneuve. It is now a ruin. As with many other castles in the region, Châtel-Argent overlooks the Dora Baltea (French: Doire baltée) River which runs through the Aosta Valley.