Usually closed to the public, the donjon of the Chenaux castle reveals its secrets for a few months.
In Estavayer-le-Lac, the donjon of the Chenaux castle is exceptionally open to the public. This rare piece, dating from the construction of the first castle started in 1284, is worth a visit. In the past, robbers were imprisoned there. Two wooden prisons are still there, the opportunity to immerse yourself, for a few moments, in the life of a prisoner.
The top floor of the donjon was used to raise pigeons. This function was abandoned with time, but the breathtaking view of the city and Lake Neuchâtel from the dovecote rewards the climb up the stairs.
Price
| Adult and child | Free |
Information
Estavayer-le-Lac/Payerne et Région
Place des Bastians 1
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
Price: Free admission
Access to the keep: take the Chemin du Château, cross the drawbridge, the donjon’s door is on your left
Parking: Rue du Château (free 2 hours), Amarante (unlimited, 5 minutes on foot)
The red tower (garden side, not pond side) is not accessible.
Chemin du Donjon 1
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
Opening hours
From 1 May to 31 Oct 2023
Monday09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday09:00 - 19:00
Thursday09:00 - 19:00
Friday09:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 19:00
Sunday09:00 - 19:00
