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Château de Prangins

The Château de Prangins in Prangins, Switzerland, is the western Swiss site of the Swiss National Museum, housed in an 18th-century castle overlooking Lake Geneva. The castle presents permanent exhibitions on Swiss history and culture, including the life of a noble family in the 18th century, Swiss interiors and design, and the history of printed cotton fabrics (indiennes). It also features the largest historical vegetable garden in Switzerland, restored in its original form and cultivated organically.

Families and Kids

The Château de Prangins offers a wide range of activities for children and families, including activity booklets, a family exhibition on travel and transport designed as an interactive role-playing game for ages 4-10 and 11+, and birthday party workshops. Children and young people up to 16 years have free admission.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Palace or chateaux
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

13 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
Reduced admission for AHV, IV, RAV, pupils and students.
0 CHF
Free admission for children and young people up to 16 years.
0 CHF
Free admission to the vegetable garden and the Enlightenment walk.

Contact

Webpage
chateaudeprangins.ch
Email
info.prangins@museenational.ch
Address
Avenue Général Guiguer 3, 1197 Prangins

Access

Nearby stops

  • Prangins, Musée national250 meters walking distance
  • Prangins, temple250 meters walking distance
  • Prangins, Les Abériaux350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Genève
33m
Lausanne
42m
Martigny
1h 37m
Neuchâtel
2h 3m
Sion
2h 4m

FAQ

  • Is the Château de Prangins accessible for people with disabilities?
    The Château de Prangins welcomes people with various needs and offers services for guests with disabilities. Individual guided visits can be organized, and the cultural mediation team answers questions about accessibility and inclusion.
  • Can I visit the vegetable garden independently?
    Yes, the vegetable garden can be visited independently. A plan with valuable information and an entertaining audio guide allow a self-guided tour of the garden, which is free of charge.
  • Are there activities specifically designed for children at the Château de Prangins?
    Yes, the Château de Prangins offers a wide range of activities for children, including activity booklets, a family exhibition on travel and transport, birthday party workshops, and free activities during museum opening hours for children up to 16 years.
  • Can I book a private guided tour outside opening hours?
    Yes, private guided tours can be booked during as well as outside opening hours. Tours last 60 minutes, are limited to a maximum of 25 people, and are available in German, French, Italian and English, with other languages on request.
  • Is there a café at the Château de Prangins?
    Yes, the Café du Château is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 to 17:30 and is located in the former servants' wing of the castle. It serves seasonal dishes using vegetables, herbs and fruits from the historical vegetable garden, and offers a Sunday brunch buffet.