Château de Grandson was originally built in the second half of the 11th century and then rebuilt in the 13th century. Today it is one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Switzerland.
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Château de Grandson
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Château de Grandson
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Château de Grandson
Château de Grandson was located on the shore of Lake Neuchâtel until 1875, when the level of the lake was lowered in order to reduce the flood-risk in the area.
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Château de Grandson - view from the tower
The walkway goes all around the castle and can be walked in its entire length of more than 150 meters.
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Château de Grandson - entrance
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Château de Grandson - walkway
In 1875 Baron Gustave de Bloney purchased the Grandson castle and proceeded with several transformations and restoration in a medieval style. The Knights' Hall was designed around 1880 by architect Gustav Kelterborn from Basel who incorporated Italian stalls from the 17th century.
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Château de Grandson - Knights' Hall
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Château de Grandson
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Château de Grandson
Since 1982, Château de Grandson belongs to the SKKG, the Foundation for Art, Culture and History.