Aigle Castle

Name: Aigle Castle
Address: Place du Château 1, Aigle, 1860, Aigle, 1860, CH
Telephone: +41 24 466 21 30

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Aigle Castle is a 12th-century castle in Aigle, Vaud, among vineyards at the foot of the Vaud Alps. It houses a museum devoted to vines and wine.

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Why go

The castle’s rectangular plan, a rare form in Switzerland.
Explore exhibits on wine growing and making, including a 1706 wine press.

Opening hours

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Tuesday10:00 – 17:00

Wednesday10:00 – 17:00

Thursday10:00 – 17:00

Friday10:00 – 17:00

Saturday10:00 – 17:00

Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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1706 wine pressA wine press made in 1706 is part of the museum collection.Vine, Wine and Label Museum
Wine-label exhibitionMore than 800 labels from 52 countries trace wine culture worldwide.
Recreated working interiorsA wine-press scene, a cooper’s workshop and a traditional kitchen from the 1840s recreate work and domestic spaces.Museum
Fête des Vignerons roomDepictions and local costumes present the Fête des Vignerons in Vevey.Museum
Entrance defencesA guardroom above the entrance has machicolations, openings used to defend the gateway.Above the entrance

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Nearby Roman remains attest to the long history of vineyards around the castle.
Castello di Aigle - Wikipedia
Aigle was a stopping point for troops arriving from Italy over the Grand-Saint-Bernard before continuing towards Chillon or Savoy.
Château d'Aigle - Wikipedia
1587
The Grange de la Dîme was built west of the castle in 1587.
Château d'Aigle - Wikipedia

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History

The castle protected the settlement in today’s Cloître quarter and watched over the Rhône valley and routes towards the Pays-d’Enhaut and Col du Pillon.

12th c.A small fortification stood along routes over the Col du Pillon and Col des Mosses. The Lords of Compey later made the castle their headquarters and added turrets.
1475Bern captured the castle.
1489The new occupants rebuilt it, replacing a round tower with a square one and giving it its present appearance. It became the seat of a Bernese governor.
Municipal useThe castle served as an administrative and healthcare centre, as well as a courthouse and prison.
1832The hospital closed.

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1971Restoration work began to preserve the castle.
1975The castle began housing a wine museum.

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What's inside

The collections include stills, bottles, corks, corkscrews, wine-tasting cups called tastevins, glasses and carafes.
The Musée de l’Étiquette is in the Maison de la Dîme beside the castle gates.

Tips for your visit

Allow 1–2 hours for a visit.
Find the castle at Place du Château 1, 1860 Aigle.

Best time to visit

Castle rooms can be rented for receptions, banquets and seminars.

Sources: Aigle Castle - Wikipedia · Château d'Aigle - Musée de la vigne, du vin et … · Château d'Aigle - Musée de la vigne, du vin et … · Château d'Aigle - Musée de la vigne, du vin et … · Château d’Aigle - Wikipedia · Château d'Aigle - Wikipedia · Castello di Aigle - Wikipedia · checked 29 Sep 2026

Where

Place du Château 1, Aigle, 1860

Website: chateauaigle.ch/
Phone: +41 24 466 21 30

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Questions and answers

How can I contact Aigle Castle?

Call +41 24 466 21 30.

How far is Aigle Castle from Lausanne?

It is about 45 kilometres southeast of Lausanne.

Who occupied Aigle Castle before Bern?

The Lords of Compey made it their headquarters.

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