Aigle Castle Switzerland

Aigle Castle

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4.2/5
(148) · Castle in Aigle, Switzerland
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In the heart of the renowned vineyards betwixt the Alps and Lake Léman, Aigle Castle has reigned supreme since the end of the 12th century. The …

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4.2/5 · 148 reviews
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Sep 20, 2024
(+) Highly recommended place to visit. Learned much interesting things about vine production. (-) Very difficult to approach the castle, very narrow roads.Full review by Boris_Idelchik
Jul 30, 2022
This is an impressive chateau with a long history dating back nearly a thousand years. It currently is hosting a special exhibition of wine bottle labels including many done by famous cartoonists and…Full review by Davidson H
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The Barons of Aigle were first mentioned in 1179. At that time they had a small fortification, that became the center of the modern castle, …
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Questions & answers

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How long does it take to walk to the castle from the town?
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15 minutes from the station. From the town centre it is 10 minutes - 5 if you walk briskly. However it is an interesting walk so you might want to leave a little more time. Things you …
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15 minutes from the station. From the town centre it is 10 minutes - 5 if you walk briskly. However it is an interesting walk so you might want to leave a little more time. Things you might want to check out are the Bridge over the River Eau that Napoleon walked over, the mountain railway trains that trundle through the town, the many fountains, Rue de Jerusalem with its wooden corridors over the street, the seasonal exhibition at the TIC, the Cloitre enclave just below the castle and the vineyards around and beyond the castle where you can see as far as Lake Geneva, Montreux and the Jura.
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What is the price for getting into the castle? And is there wine tasting also or is it just the museum?
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Individual visitors Adults CHF 11.- Students, apprentices, pensioners, AI CHF 9.- Children (6-16 years) CHF 5.- Family tickets Adults 11 CHF 1st child 5 CHF 2nd and 3rd child …
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Individual visitors Adults CHF 11.- Students, apprentices, pensioners, AI CHF 9.- Children (6-16 years) CHF 5.- Family tickets Adults 11 CHF 1st child 5 CHF 2nd and 3rd child etc 3 CHF Groups from 10 people Adults CHF 7.- Students, apprentices, pensioners, AI CHF 7.- Children (6-16 years) CHF 3.- If you want a wine tasting you need to book 10 days in advance and have a group of min 10 people
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Answer by Victoria K · May 17, 2017
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