Château de Saint-Baslemont

Château de Saint-Baslemont is a castle with an L-shaped plan and two round corner towers topped with pointed roofs of wooden shingles at its southeastern and southwestern corners. The structure displays architectural changes that were primarily made between the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

The castle was founded in the 14th century by the Counts of Montreux and passed to the Reinach family in 1487 through marriage. The building underwent significant modernization work, particularly in 1581.

The southern face of the castle overlooks two garden terraces arranged on slopes, showing how people have adapted and reshaped the grounds over centuries. You can see how these landscaped areas reflect the tastes and needs of different periods.

As this is private property, visitors can view the exterior from the surrounding area but cannot enter the building. The best time to see its architectural details is during daytime when sunlight highlights the stonework and towers.

The castle withstood a Swedish siege in 1635, demonstrating its strength during a turbulent period in regional history. It briefly served as a hotel starting in 1922 before a lightning strike caused serious damage in 1975.

Location: Saint-Baslemont

GPS coordinates: 48.15153,5.99395

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20