Maison Buttin-de Loës, Historic house museum in Grandvaux, Switzerland

Maison Buttin-de Loës is a historic house museum in the village of Grandvaux, within the Lavaux region of Switzerland. It consists of four connected buildings with about ten historic rooms, including a Renaissance hall, a grand salon, a library, and a press room, all furnished with period pieces and art.

The first known owner was Isbrand de Crousaz in the 16th century, and the property passed through several prominent Bernese families over the centuries. In 1917, Louis Buttin-de-Loës acquired the estate and restored it with architect Frédéric Gilliard, later donating it to the Association du Vieux-Lausanne in 1939.

The house is named after Louis and Marguerite Buttin-de-Loës, a French couple who bought it in the early 20th century and turned it into a museum of family life. Today, the Renaissance hall and the press room host weddings, banquets, and cultural gatherings, keeping the house connected to local celebrations.

The house is in the center of Grandvaux, a short walk from the train station, and guided tours are the main way to see the historic rooms. Visits are organized in small groups, so it is best to check availability and reserve ahead, especially on weekends and during local events.

The grand salon was created in 1917 on the site of an old wine press and features oak woodwork inspired by a model found in the demolished Bailiff's room. The house also has a tower with two small rooms, one lined with books and the other displaying watercolors by Marguerite Buttin-de-Loës.