Cultural Heritage
The keep of Chenaux castle
Estavayer. © Switzerland Tourism / Dominik Baur
- OrtPlace
Estavayer-le-Lac
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.
Opening hours
Opening hours
- From 1 May 2026 to 2 Nov 2026
- Monday - Sunday
- 09:00 - 19:00
Prices
Prices
- PriceAdult and child
- Free
Good to know
Good to know
- 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.
Access
Zugang
- Public transport
- Directions
Contact
Contact
- Château de Chenaux Chemin du Donjon 1 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
Information- Estavayer-le-Lac Région Place des Bastians 1 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac +41 26 301 60 30 [email protected] estavayerlelac.ch