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Vufflens Castle

Coordinates: 46°31′29″N 6°28′35″E / 46.524844°N 6.476292°E / 46.524844; 6.476292
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Vufflens Castle
Château de Vufflens
Vufflens-le-Château in Switzerland
Vufflens Castle
Vufflens Castle is located in Canton of Vaud
Vufflens Castle
Vufflens Castle
Vufflens Castle is located in Switzerland
Vufflens Castle
Vufflens Castle
Coordinates46°31′29″N 6°28′35″E / 46.524844°N 6.476292°E / 46.524844; 6.476292
Site information
OwnerFamille de Saussure
Site history
Built1425
Garrison information
OccupantsHenri de Colombier
Chateau de Vufflens

Vufflens Castle (French: Château de Vufflens) is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Vufflens-le-Château in the canton of Vaud. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.[1]

History

The castle and surroundings

The castle was built in 1425 on the site of a previous medieval castle by Henri de Colombier. In 1530, it was set on fire by Bernese troops. In 1641 it was acquired by the de Senarclens family. The castle is privately owned.

Castle site

From the previous castle of the lords of Vufflens, nothing remains. Of the original castle by Henri Colombier, the donjon, several towers, outbuildings, the surrounding wall and the gate house remain.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance". A-Objects. Federal Office for Cultural Protection (BABS). 1 January 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  2. ^ Vufflens-le-Chateau Morges Région Tourisme, retrieved April 17, 2015

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