Château de Nyon wurde für viele Zwecke genutzt. Einst war es ein administratives Gebäude des Hauses Savoy. Seitdem wurde es als Hofgericht, Gefängnis und auch als Museum genutzt, das Besuchern die Geschichte der Portraitmalerei und des Porzellans (das zwischen 1781 und 1813 in Nyon hergestellt wurde) näher brachte. 2006 wurde es komplett restauriert. Besucher können sich das Gebäude Stockwerk um Stockwerk betrachten. Man kommt vorbei an alten Gefängniszellen sowie Kunst und Architektur. Jeden ersten Sonntag des Monats ist das Museum kostenfrei, ebenso während Sonderveranstaltungen.
Standing right in the heart of the historic city of Lausanne, the palace is most famously known as the place where the Treaty of Lausanne was signed in 1912. This opulent palace, replete with illusory staircases, spacious chambers and atriums, was christened after its sponsor, the Russian aristocrat Gabriel de Rumine. Rumine donated a princely sum to the city for the purpose of constructing a public edifice. The responsibility of building the palace fell to one of Lyon's most highly-acclaimed architects at the time, Gaspard André. After its construction, the palace went on to serve as the site of the Lausanne University Library, the Cantonal Money Museum, and eclectic repositories that cater to the fields of zoology, archaeology and fine arts, among others.
Set on a gentle knoll and wrapped by endless fields of manicured vineyards, the impressive Castle of Aigle is located in the heart of the Chablais Vaudois. It was built in the 12th Century, was later owned by the Government of Bern and houses a restaurant and museums. The Vine and Wine Museum showcases used over the years in wine-making. Interactive exhibits also show how wine is made. There is also the Wine Label Museum with wine labels collected from various countries, dating from the early 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. With strong roots in the local wine industry, the wines produced here are acclaimed as some of the best in Switzerland.
Juraparc may sound like a safe haven for dinosaurs, but is actually a nature park. The park offers tours wherein you can take a stroll around the property, witnessing the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Animals are abundant here, with bears, wild boar, wolves and bison being spotted on a regular basis. Activities such as educational workshops give you a better insight in to how the park functions without disturbing the fine balance between mother nature and its inhabitants.
Château de Grandson or simply the Castle of Grandson as it is popularly referred to, is actually a bunch of buildings ranging from different centuries; formerly, this castle was home to royalty. All the lovers of history will surely like to explore this structure. Each building represents different architectural style with intricate detailing that has the researchers and architectural students in awe. While you are here, do ensure that you stop by at their shop and get yourself one of the artifacts from the medieval era. To know more about the place, check the website.
Located in the center of the famous Parc de Mon Repos in Lausanne, Maison de Mon-Repos is a heritage mansion designed and constructed by Vincent Perdonnet in 1817. Renovated and acquired by the City of Lausanne in 1910, this iconic mansion served as the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1922 to 1967. After the IOC moved its base to the Castle of Vidy, the mansion served as the seat and office of the Olympic Solidarity Committee. The first floor of this multi-story heritage structure is reserved for official events hosted by the city.