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Château de Miécourt

The Château de Miécourt is a historic fortified castle site in Miécourt, Switzerland, managed by the Fondation des Amis du Château de Miécourt (FACMI). The site includes fortified buildings, ramparts, a drawbridge, moats and a French-style garden, surrounded by an arboretum of fruit trees. It hosts changing art exhibitions, conferences and traditional events such as the Fête de la St-Martin.

Families and Kids

The castle hosts art exhibitions and drawing workshops that children can enjoy, and the arboretum and ramparts offer space to explore outdoors. Some exhibitions mention that children participated in creating the works.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Castle
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations, Workshops

Opening hours

Opening hours could not be found on the website.

Contact

Webpage
facmi.ch
Address
Rue du Château 63, 2946 Miécourt

Access

Nearby stops

  • Miécourt, village150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
1h 37m
Neuchâtel
1h 47m
Bern
1h 57m
Olten
2h 3m
Thun
2h 35m

FAQ

  • Is the Château de Miécourt open to the public year-round?
    The castle is open to the public mainly during its events and exhibitions, which take place on weekends and at specific dates throughout the year, such as the art exhibitions and the Fête de la St-Martin.
  • Can the castle rooms be rented for private events?
    Yes, the castle offers room rental options, including weekend rental with kitchen, day rental with kitchen, and evening rental for committees or assemblies, with tables, benches and tableware available.
  • What is the Fête de la St-Martin at the castle?
    The Fête de la St-Martin is a traditional annual event at the castle featuring two gastronomic meals cooked over a wood fire, with a fixed menu and reservation required.
  • Is there an arboretum on the castle site?
    Yes, the Arboretum de la Baroche surrounds the old ramparts of the castle and comprises 58 fruit trees, including apple, pear, plum, quince, cherry and mirabelle trees, some of which are rare local varieties.