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The castles - Valais |
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Mercier Castle - Sierre
Completed in 1908, the castle carries the name of a family of illustrious tanners from Lausanne: The « Mercier de Molin ». Used in the beginning as a summer house, this grand domain (estate of 35’000m2) was donated graciously to the state in 1970. Since then, it has been used for various cultural and hospitality functions and the gardens are open to the public all year round. Many cultural and artistic events take place there every year.
Villa Castle - Sierre
This 16th century patrician house is home now to a restaurant which promotes local dishes as well as a wine tasting cellar which proposes a selection of the best vintage wines of the area in a warm and friendly atmosphere. As a true retreat for wine lovers, the castle and its buildings also house a part of the regional vineyard and wine museum.
Morestel Castle - Grône
A feudality castle completed in 1250 by «Pierre III de la Tour», who named it in honour of his grandmother whose maiden name, was « de Morestel ». Its brilliant white walls accentuate its elegant residential building. The castle is now home to the county council authorities and its cellars have been refurbished in order to organise hospitality receptions
Venthône Castle
Its story goes back to the times of the cavalier « Pierre de Venthône » in the 13th century. Under the Episcopal wishes, the biggest families of the Valais region succeeded each other at Venthône. Around 1600, the Contrée de Sierre, followed by the Bourgeoisie de Venthône took over the castle and proceeded to make some big transformations. Today, the castle houses a restaurant and is used for numerous exhibitions.
Muzot Castle - Veyras
Home to the poet Rainer Maria Rilke from 1921 to 1926, this castle is a private home dating back to the XIII century. Cleverly built amid the surrounding vineyards and orchards, it rises towards the sky. Rilke spent the last five years of his life there and wrote, among others, his collection of poems « Vergers » and his famous « Quatrains valaisans ». |
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