Castles and Historic Buildings
This collection showcases the architectural heritage of the Canton of Vaud and its surroundings, featuring iconic lakeside fortresses like Chillon and Rolle. The list spans from 12th-century Savoyard fortifications and medieval defensive towers in Lausanne to 18th-century châteaus like Coppet and Prangins. These sites illustrate the region's transition from strategic military strongholds to elegant residential estates and government seats, set against the backdrop of Lake Geneva and the Jura Mountains.
A Chillon Castle
Chillon Castle is an island medieval castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud.
B Château Saint-Maire
Château Saint-Maire is a castle in Lausanne, Switzerland, that serves as the seat of the cantonal government, the Council of State of Vaud.
C Ale Tower
This cylindrical tower is a silent remnant of Lausanne's medieval past when it served as a part of the fortification.
D Lausanne Sauvabelin Tower
The Tour de Sauvabelin is a wooden tower located in the Sauvabelin forest, Lausanne, Switzerland.
E Coppet Castle
Coppet Castle is a château in the municipality of Coppet of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
F Morges Castle
Morges Castle is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Morges in the canton of Vaud.
G Castle of Prangins
Prangins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Prangins of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
Château
A 15th-century fortified house that underwent significant restorations during the 18th and 21st centuries.
I Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
A Catholic church located in Chapelle-des-Bois, representing the religious heritage of the Haut-Doubs region.
J Rolle Castle
Rolle Castle is a castle in the municipality of Rolle of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
K Châtelard Castle, Vaud
Châtelard Castle is a castle in the municipality of Montreux of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
L Aile Castle
Aile Castle is a castle in the municipality of Vevey of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
M Saint-Maurice Castle
Saint-Maurice Castle is a castle in the municipality of Saint-Maurice of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland.
N Ancien évêché de Lausanne
This former medieval residence of the bishops of Lausanne now houses the Lausanne Historical Museum, documenting the city's history from its origins.
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie
A Catholic church serving as a site of regional religious and architectural heritage.
Nyon Castle
Nyon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Nyon of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
Q La Sarraz Castle
La Sarraz Castle is a castle in the municipality of La Sarraz of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
Château de Saint-Prex
A private medieval castle located in the heart of the historic lakeside village of Saint-Prex.
S Glérolles Castle
Glérolles Castle is situated in the municipality of Saint-Saphorin, canton of Vaud, Switzerland, on the northern shore of Lake Geneva.
T Vullierens Castle
Vullierens Castle is a castle in the municipality of Vullierens in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
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