Châtelard Castle

Description

The first wooden castle on the site of current Châtelard castle was built by the Burgundians around 1000. The current castle was built in the 13th and 14th centuries. It was looted and partially burned in 1476 during the wars of Burgundy.

Address
Chemin de Planchamp-Dessous 1, Clarens, Switzerland

Established
13th century

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