With your smartphone, explore the interior of the Château de Chazey-sur-Ain in virtual reality, even when it's closed to the public.
Guided by Jacques de Savoie, immerse yourself in an adventure blending history, games, anecdotes, and augmented reality selfies. A captivating experience for the whole family!

1. Become explorers of the castle for an immersive and unique visit:

- 360° tours of rooms usually inaccessible
- Virtual teleportation from the castle grounds
- Enhanced historical content thanks to work done with guides and historians
- Anecdotes told by Jacques de Savoie himself

2. Have fun with games for all ages:

- Each point of interest offers a fun mini-game: logic, observation, general knowledge, dexterity challenges… Perfect for learning while having fun!

- Collect the 13 historical coats of arms linked to the castle's families throughout your adventure.

- Augmented reality selfies with Jacques de Savoie. Take a selfie with him or in medieval attire, then share your photos on social media.

3. Heritage finally accessible
Since the castle is rarely open to the public, the app allows you to visit it year-round thanks to virtual reality. A new way to discover the history of Savoy and an exceptional heritage.

4. Authentic Historical Content
To offer a faithful, rich, and accessible narrative, the app relies on extensive research conducted with:
- guides
- historians
- local enthusiasts

5. Features
- 1 3D character: Jacques de Savoie
- 3 tour modes: children, self-guided, expert
- 13 unique games
- 16 points of interest
- Available in French and English
- Compatible with smartphones & tablets

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Château de Chazey-sur-Ain, a heritage gem nestled on the banks of the Ain River

Halfway between Bourg-en-Bresse and Lyon, the village of Chazey-sur-Ain unfolds its peaceful streets at the foot of its imposing medieval castle. Bordered by the Ain River, this unassuming village in the Ain department (01) charms both history buffs and those who enjoy bucolic walks.

But don't be fooled: behind its tranquility lies a turbulent past, rich in lordships, conflicts, agricultural and industrial developments… and even contemporary cultural experiences.

> Chazey Castle: Guardian of the Centuries

The soul of Chazey-sur-Ain undoubtedly resides in its magnificently preserved 13th-century fortified castle, flanked by its two towers. It proudly overlooks the village and tells the story of eight centuries of history.

By turns a fortress, a noble residence, a religious school, and then a cultural center, it was for a long time the stronghold of powerful families in the region, including the Rivoire de La Tourette, who profoundly shaped the identity of the place. Today, this castle regularly hosts exhibitions, concerts, and performances, thus combining heritage and contemporary creation.

A Land of Passage and Exchange

Located at a natural crossroads between the Bugey, the Dombes, and the Ain plain, Chazey-sur-Ain was a strategic location from the Middle Ages onward. Trade flowed along the riverbanks, forest paths, and the vaulted passageways of the town.

This rich past is still evident in the architecture: old earthen farmhouses, mills, wash houses, and wayside crosses dot the surrounding area, vestiges of a rural world where every stone had a purpose, a memory.