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Castles, wardens of time

The Lake Geneva Region boasts many castles. One of them is the famous Chillon Castle, the most visited monument in Switzerland
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Historic heritage

Romaimôtier, Payerne and Rougemont: witnesses of the Cluny past
© M. Gaudard

Cultural treasures

The Lake Geneva Region offers over a hundred museums exhibiting a vast range of cultural heritage items
Cathédrale de Lausanne © LT/Muris Camo

Architecture and design

The Lake Geneva Region skilfully combines avant-garde buildings and treasures of the past
© Régis Colombo diapo.ch

Lavaux, UNESCO World Heritage

Discover the magic of the terraced vineyard, a site forming part of the UNESCO World Heritage Programme since 2007
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Castles

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Aigle Aigle Castle

Imposing Aigle Castle, a fortress of the 12th century, rises in the middle of a vineyard. The Museum of Vine and Wine recounts its millennial history....

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© D. Jordan

Coppet Coppet Castle

This medieval fortress, which was transformed into a seigniorial residence in the 18th century, was an intellectual centre in Europe thanks to the presence of Madame de Staël....

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Grandson Grandson Castle

This imposing medieval castle located at the foot of the Jura and dominating Lake Neuchâtel in the Yverdon-les-Bains region recounts the Burgundy wars against Charles the Bold. Exhibitions of collection old-timers, armour and cros...

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La Sarraz La Sarraz Castle

La Sarraz Castle, a seigniorial residence for centuries, has retained the atmosphere of a family estate. The Horse Museum was established there in 1982....

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© Fondation du Château de Chilllon

Montreux - Veytaux Chillon Castle

Chillon Castle, a romantic site par excellence, is located near Montreux and built on an rocky islet on Lake Geneva built against a steep forest slope....

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Morges Morges Castle

Built by Louis of Savoy in 1286 to oppose the Bishop of Lausanne, Morges Castle was a fortress and a residence of the counts and dukes of Savoy and, later, of the Bernese bailiffs....

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Nyon Nyon Castle

Nyon Castle, a 12th century fortress above Lake Geneva contains the History and Porcelain Museum. New: its former prison in the attic has recently been opened to the public....

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© M. André Locher

Oron Oron Castle

The medieval castle of Oron is still in use today. It houses historic apartments and a fabulous library collection of 18th century French novels....

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Prangins Prangins Castle, Swiss National Museum

Prangins Castle is located in a marvellous park opposite Lake Geneva. This national museum presents the recent history of Switzerland and an 18th century vegetable garden....

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© Studio Patrick Jantet

Yverdon-les-Bains The Castle in Yverdon-les-Bains

The medieval castle in Yverdon-les-Bains houses the History Museum and its latest discoveries; the Swiss Fashion Museum with the Robert Piguet collection. It also recalls the work of educationalist Pestalozzi....

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The Lake Geneva Region welcomes all enthusiasts of history, old monuments and culture and invites you to experience its legendary, pleasant lifestyle !

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La Folia, Festival of Ancient Music

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Les Tangofolies de Lausanne 2012

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Open days of wine cellars in Lake Geneva Region

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