Lucens Castle, Lucens, Switzerland

Lucens Castle's strategic location allowed it to control the Broye valley, which was an important transit corridor. Starting in the Middle Ages and until 1536 it was a residence of the Bishop of Lausanne and served to control the Bishop's land in the Broye valley. During the 12th century, the castle was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. In 1476, it was destroyed by the Swiss Confederation. In 1536 the valley and the surrounding territory were conquered by Bern. It became the seat of a Bernese bailiwick at the same time. In 1542, the vogt of Moudon moved into the castle.

The castle was enlarged between 1579–86 and served as an arsenal and fortress on the border to Fribourg. In 1798, the Bernese were forced out and the Canton of Léman was formed. Shortly thereafter, the castle became the property of Canton, who sold it 1801 to private individuals. In 1925, it was converted into a Swiss Reformed institute for girls. Between 1965-70, it was the seat of the Conan Doyle Foundation, and is now in private hands.

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Simon W. (9 months ago)
Came to the castle for a friend's wedding, it was my first time at the castle. The venue for a weddung is just gorgeous and epic. The main wedding room is beautiful and the court yard is lovely and enjoyable. We were able to tour the castle with a guide and it's highly impressive. If you're hesitating to take this place as your wedding venue, don't hesitate too much. It's well worth it!

Samantha Bosshard (11 months ago)
We had our wedding at Château du Lucens in June of this year. The experience from start to finish was just wonderful. The castle manager, Joël, is responsive, kind and flexible. The castle grounds are stunning, straight out of a storybook. There is truly something magical about this venue. We could not have imagined a better place for our special day and we are so delighted to have chosen Château de Lucens. I would highly recommend this venue for any special occasion!

Josh Shanks (15 months ago)
Beautiful castle, NOT open to public but for private events only.

Clément ML Péquignot (3 years ago)
This building is incredible by its history! To visit! have a look on Google before your arrival, the places will be even more interesting!

Philibert Barelli (4 years ago)
If you are looking for an atypical, magical place, full of history, in Switzerland, it is likely that the Lucens castle will match your search. Perched on top of a hill, the castle overlooks the village of Lucens and offers a magnificent view of the region. The old rooms have kept their old charm and rain or shine, there are many possibilities to organize your event as well as possible. Joël will welcome you with a smile and will know how to best advise you so that your day remains unforgettable!

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