Castle, house and outbuildings, pavilion, towers, ramparts and ditches, Medieval castle in La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland.
The castle complex at La Tour-de-Peilz comprises a main building surrounded by circular towers, ramparts, and ditches. The structures blend medieval and classical architectural styles throughout.
The site's oldest core is a tower of about 16.5 by 11.5 metres, cited with Philippe de La Tour de Vevey in 1160. In 1250 Philippe de La Tour sold his rights to Philippe of Savoy; in the 1280s two circular towers and an outer wall with moats flooded by the lake turned the castle into an island. Fire during the Burgundian Wars left it roofless; Bern used the north-east tower as a prison until selling the castle in 1749 to Jean Gressier, who demolished the great square tower.
The Swiss Museum of Games is housed in the upper rooms and displays a diverse collection of games from many periods and cultures. Visitors can see how people entertained themselves through the centuries in different ways.
The castle is open to visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 17:30. Facilities are accessible for people with reduced mobility.
The ground floor retains original 18th-century interior features, including wooden paneling and ceramic stoves. These spaces were used for official receptions and offer insight into period ceremonies and hospitality.
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