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Château d'En-Bas

The Château d'En-Bas is a fortified house located at the entrance of the village of Broc, on the banks of the Sarine river in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. Originally the residence of the noble family of Broc, which died out in 1340, the castle later passed to the Montsalvens family and was incorporated into the canton in 1555. It is an austere square-shaped building with mullioned windows and a roof adorned with a modern turret. The castle is reached via a humpback bridge built in 1580 and was restored in 1874 and 1972.

Information

  • Visit duration: 30min
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Castle

Opening hours

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Contact

Webpage
swisscastles.ch
Address
Broc

Access

Nearby stops

  • Epagny, Prâ Dêrê100 meters walking distance
  • Broc-Village550 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
1h 14m
Bern
1h 15m
Thun
1h 50m
Olten
1h 55m
Martigny
2h 0m

FAQ

  • What is the historical origin of the Château d'En-Bas?
    The Château d'En-Bas was originally the residence of the noble family of Broc, which died out in 1340. It later passed to the Montsalvens family from the 14th century, and the castellany was incorporated into the canton in 1555, then integrated into the bailiwick of Gruyère.
  • How is the castle accessed and when was it restored?
    The castle is reached via a humpback bridge built in 1580 and rebuilt in the 18th and 19th centuries. The castle itself was restored in 1874 and 1972.
  • What architectural features characterize the Château d'En-Bas?
    The Château d'En-Bas is an austere, square-shaped building with mullioned windows. Its roof is adorned with a modern turret.