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Fénis, in brief.

Castello di Fénis, frescoed courtyard, Valdostan crafts.

A village best known for its castle, the Castello di Fénis, the most photographed in the region.

Behind its pentagon of crenellated walls and watchtowers, a frescoed courtyard staircase survives from the days when the castle was a seat of the powerful Challant family.

When to visit Fénis

Average highs and lows across the year.

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The turreted ring of Fenis Castle in the Aosta valley

Fénis Castle

A Challant family castle of towers, double walls and Gothic frescoes, the most visited in Aosta Valley.

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Eating and drinking in Fénis

Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.

Sleeping in Fénis

Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.

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