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Château de Rolle

The Château de Rolle is a medieval fortress on the shores of Lake Geneva in Rolle, Switzerland, founded by the House of Savoy in the 13th century. The castle, with its irregular quadrilateral plan and corner towers, houses a historical library of some 20,000 works and hosts associations, an exhibition hall and the sessions of the communal council. Its history spans seven centuries, from the Savoyard lords to the Bernese patricians and the commune of Rolle.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Castle

Opening hours

Opening hours could not be found on the website.

Contact

Webpage
chateauderolle.ch
Address
Rolle

Access

Nearby stops

  • Rolle, place des Tilleuls350 meters walking distance
  • Rolle900 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
24m
Genève
25m
Martigny
1h 19m
Sion
1h 45m
Neuchâtel
1h 45m

FAQ

  • What does the Château de Rolle house today?
    The castle currently hosts associations, an exhibition hall and the sessions of the communal council, and houses a historical library rich in some 20,000 works.
  • Who founded the Château de Rolle and when?
    The castle was certainly founded by the House of Savoy, probably during the third quarter of the 13th century, and is first mentioned in acts of 1291.
  • Is the Château de Rolle known for any particular wildlife?
    The castle is one of the very rare examples of nesting of the common swift under a covered passage at low height, and its colony performs one of the most spectacular traditional swift rounds in French-speaking Switzerland.
  • What is the historical library of the Château de Rolle?
    The castle houses a historical library rich in some 20,000 works, whose origins date back to the founding of the communal library in 1840, enriched notably by the Favre and Reverdil collections.