Prangins Castle, 18th century castle in Prangins, Switzerland
The Swiss National Museum occupies three floors of this classical French-style castle, situated between Lake Geneva and the Jura Mountains.
Built in 1732 by banker Louis Guiguer, the castle replaced an earlier medieval fortress that was destroyed during the Bernese invasion of 1536.
The museum exhibits document daily life in the region through journals, artifacts, and collections illustrating Swiss history from the 18th century.
The castle museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The castle grounds include Switzerland's largest historical kitchen garden, maintaining the original 18th-century layout across five hectares.
Location: Prangins
Location: Nyon District
Location: canton Vaud
Inception: 1732
Part of: list of cultural properties in Prangins
Address: Route de la Bossière
Website: http://swisscastles.ch/vaud/prangins
GPS coordinates: 46.39444,6.25194
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:53
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