Château de La Sarraz – Fountain in La Sarraz loop from La Sarraz

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Château de La Sarraz – Fountain in La Sarraz loop from La Sarraz

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Château de La Sarraz – Fountain in La Sarraz loop from La Sarraz

02:36

9.25km

190m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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974 m

The Stone Heart

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pretty here, very pretty

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1.56 km

Woodland Art Camp

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Kond of alternative camp, with wood art, fireplace, cabin and many other things. I don't know who did it but it can be a good place for a picnic or play with kids.

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1.98 km

On the industrial site "La Filature" of the former blanket factory Girardet 1871-1977 and in close proximity to the river Venoge, stands a fascinating and eye-catching metal sculpture named "Désolé", by the artist Etienne Krähenbühl. It depicts a meteorite crushing a car.

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Château de La Sarraz

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The castle may have been built as early as the 12th century by the Lords of Grandson. The Savoyard Lords of Montferrand-La Sarra achieved great prestige. In 1475, the Bernese destroyed the castle during the Burgundian Wars. Barthélemy of Montferrand-La Sarra was the last of his family to die and left La Sarraz to his nephew Michel Mangerot. During the conquest of Vaud by the Bernese, the fortress was destroyed again in 1536. In 1542, François de Gingins acquired the Lordship of La Sarraz. The Gingins family remained in possession of the castle until 1901. Hélène de Mandrot (1867–1948) organized the first congress for modern architecture in 1928 and the first congress for independent film in 1929. The castle experienced a heyday at the beginning of the 20th century. Personalities such as Eisenstein, Max Ernst, Alfred Roth and Le Corbusier were among the guests at the castle. After the death of Hélène de Mandrot-Revilliod, the castle and its important furnishings (furniture, crockery, weapons, library) became the property of the Société des amis du Château de La Sarraz. The Musée Romand was opened in 1922.

In 1972, Switzerland was the last country in Europe to maintain mounted combat units. Despite the population's commitment to preserving Swiss cavalry, it was abolished in 1972. Shortly afterwards, the plan was made to establish a Swiss horse museum, which was implemented in 1978. In 1982, the Musée du cheval was opened in a former barn in the castle of La Sarraz. There is a permanent exhibition and a temporary exhibition as well as events such as the "Horse Festival", which takes place in August in the courtyard and in the castle park.

In 1984, the museum was awarded Special Commendations by the European Museum Forum.

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