Tourbillon Castle Tourbillon Castle (French: Château de Tourbillon) is a castle in Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.It is situated on a hill and faces the Basilique de Valère, located on the opposite hill.. It was built at the end of the 13th century under the direction of Bishop Boniface de Challant.
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1 May - 30 September : 11 am, 12 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm. 1 October - 15 November : 11 am, 12 pm and 3:30 pm. Come to the entrance of the castle chapel, or make a booking by calling +41 27 322 52 00 or emailing
[email protected]. Location. Château de Tourbillon. 1950 Sion, Valais, Switzerland. Hotels near Château de Tourbillon: (0.09 mi) Le Merle Chatelain (0.28 mi) Hotel du Castel (0.37 mi) Hôtel du Rhône Sion (0.41 mi) Chambre D'hote Valere (0.79 mi) ibis Sion; View all hotels near Château de Tourbillon on Tripadvisor Du 1er mai au 30 septembre : 11H00 - 12H00 - 15H30 et 16H30. Du 1er octobre au 15 novembre : 11H00 - 12H00 - 15H30. Présentez-vous devant l'entrée de la chapelle du château ou réservez par téléphone : +41 27 322 52 00 ou par e-mail :
[email protected]. HISTORY. Circa 1300, bishop Boniface of Challant (1290-1308), who was originally from the Aosta Valley, had the castle built for himself and his successors as their main residence. Circa 1320-1340, the first series of murals were painted on the chapel walls (in the choir). 1373, bishop Guichard Tavel acquired Majorie Tower, situated below.
Ruines du château de Tourbillon (XIIIe), Sion, canton du V… Flickr
Here are the Top 10 Remarkable Facts about Tourbillon Castle. 1. The Castle is on Tourbillon Hill 182mtrs above the City of Sion. Photo Kateryna Baiduzha from Wikimedia. The Tourbillon Castle is the highest medieval structure in the city of Sion. Situated on top of the hill it rises 182 meters above the city, and it is one if not the most. Château de Tourbillon. Switzerland, Europe. Top choice in Valais. Lording it over the fertile Rhône Valley from its hilltop perch above Sion, the crumbling remains of this medieval stronghold, destroyed by fire in 1788, are worth the stiff trudge for the postcard views alone; wear solid shoes as the rocky path is hairy in places.. Fodor's Expert Review Château de Tourbillon. Sion Historical. Crowning Tourbillon, the higher of Sion's hills, the ruined château was built as a bishop's residence at the end of the 13th century. Top ways to experience Château de Tourbillon and nearby attractions. Gourmande Wine and Dine Walking Tour in Valais. 2. Food & Drink. from. ₹31,169.28. per adult (price varies by group size) Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot. 137.
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Le château de Tourbillon est un château épiscopal en ruine situé sur une colline à Sion, dans le canton du Valais, en Suisse.Il fait face au château de Valère, situé sur la colline opposée.. Sa construction remonte à la fin du XIII e siècle, sous la direction de l'évêque Boniface de Challant.De nature défensive et perché au sommet d'une colline rocheuse et escarpée, l'ouvrage. 12.27km from Château de Tourbillon. One of the finest pass in the area at 26km in length and with a difference in altitude of 1690m, the pass road starts in Sion and could be compared to the famous Stelvio, but with less traffic. In the summer season, the pass is accessible by PostBus and can also be traversed by cable car.
The cathedral of Valeria is a harmonious mixture of the Romanesque and Gothic styles. By the year 1000 it became the chapter seat and accommodated a rare yet famous gem, the world's oldest organ that is still playable, originating from around 1390. The 13th-century summer residence of the bishops of Sion on Tourbillon was destroyed by fire in. "Le Chateau de Tourbillon"was amazing! The castle ruins are pretty and a free guide told us everything we wanted to know. Read more. Written 29 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards.
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