Illens Castle

Rossens, Switzerland

The ruins of Illens castle stand on a rock wall above a loop of the Saane river. The castle stands on the opposite side of the river from the fortified town of Arconciel. The two castles secured both sides of a crossing (either a ford or a bridge) over the river. The castle is first mentioned between 1150 and 1276.

In 1366, the notoriously violent Count Peter of Aarberg moved into the castle and remained there for a short while. The chamberlain of Charles the Bold, Guillaume de la Baume, expanded the castle and when he left in 1470, it was an elegant and comfortable palace. During the conflicts leading up to the Burgundian Wars, Fribourg and Bernese troops stormed and damaged the building on 3 January 1475.

In 1900, it was partly repaired and expanded and served a community of Trappist monks.

References:

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Address

A la Garde, Rossens, Switzerland

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Switzerland

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

DENKMAL Christian Python (2 years ago)
31.08.2022. What a pleasure to discover this magnificent place in the canton of Friborg overlooking the Sarine and this mansion under renovation thanks to an association of volunteers. It is certain that I would come back there if only to meditate and dawdle listening to the song of the birds or the knock knock of the woodpecker.

Joël C (2 years ago)
A very nice place for a short walk in the forest, a picnic near the ruins or very close to the water ??? Free parking next to the farm.

Victor (2 years ago)
A magnificent place! Even though we couldn't get in because it's being renovated, I find its ruins splendid! Congratulations to those who funded the renovation of this place. The renovation is really well done. They are also redoing the floor. I look forward to being able to visit the interior. There are also picnic tables for resting. To visit and study!

gabriel david (3 years ago)
Visited very beautiful places David-christian / knight farge

Pascal Chauvy (4 years ago)
A magical place ... shhh.

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