Château de Thorens

At the exit of the village of Thorens-Glières, on the road of the famous plateau of Glières, the castle appears in proud silhouette in a beautiful mountainous setting.

In the 17th century, the very old family of Sales, originating from La Roche-sur-Foron, saw a fast rise, occupied the highest charges at the House of Savoy in Turin and went from the titles of baron to those of count and finally marquis.

When he was a prime minister for the Kingdom of Piémont-Sardaigne, Cavour concluded the risorgimento to the profit of the Savoy House, with the aid of his old friend, Emperor Napoleon III.

The Château de Thorens contains the personal effects of this statesman, his furniture, and his works of art; in particular, the sumptuous desk in the style of "Boulle Napoléon III" on which was signed the Treaty of Annexation.

Passing through the works of art; Flandres tapestries; masterpieces of paintings; and the furniture of the Italian Renaissance, the Baroque period and the Second French Empire, the visitor finally enters the heart of the castle.