Wanderer auf Steg vor spiegelndem Wasser und Bergen

Familienausflug auf der Schynigen Platte beim Wandern im Alpengarten mit Blumen im Vordergrund.

Kinderwagen: Vater zeigt seinem Kind die Natur im Wald, umgeben von buntem Herbstlaub.

Rollstuhl: Gruppe von Freunden beim Picknick in der Natur mit Mountainbikes und Getränken.

Geburtstag: bunte Feier mit Konfetti, Hüten und Torte für Kinder und Freunde.

Château de Prangins Ticket

Prangins

Free app "Château de Prangins" with audio guide

With your entry ticket, you gain access to the permanent exhibitions at the Château de Prangins. The exhibitions cover topics such as the life of the nobility in the 18th century and global trade history. 

The historic vegetable garden showcases old farming methods and regional plant species. 

Interactive experiences provide you with deep insights into Swiss history. You can immerse yourself in the Age of Enlightenment and enjoy the atmosphere of the castle and its surroundings.

**Practical Information:**

+ There are free parking options available along the Route Suisse for visitors (“Parkplatz des Abériaux”) 
+ Max. 5:00 hrs parking duration 
+ Footpath: 5 min to the museum


Description

The Café du Château is located in the former servant quarters of the castle, where the kitchens were in the 18th century. It offers a seasonal menu, daily specials, and desserts that incorporate ingredients from its own vegetable garden. The panoramic terrace provides a beautiful view of the castle park.



Swiss Activities Tip

+ All exhibitions are freely accessible
+ For guests with disabilities, individually tailored exhibition guides can be organized



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+ Dogs are not allowed inside the museum (with the exception of guide dogs)

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**Decor. Masterpieces from the Collections:**

+ Shows how furniture, art objects, and interiors reflect the lifestyle and values of people
+ Highlights various cultural historical themes (e.g. luxury of the elites, movements for better living conditions in the 20th century)
+ Showroom with a selection of Swiss design that reflects the diversity of styles and materials over time 

**Portraits Gallery:**

+ Voltaire, Jacques Necker, Joseph Bonaparte, Katharine McCormick, and Bernie Cornfeld lived in the Château de Prangins; they are presented
+ Interactive exhibition in the hallway that picks up the lives and stories of these personalities and revives the spirit of the castle
+ Illuminates exciting events such as Katharine McCormick's role in contraception politics and the financial scandal of Bernie Cornfeld

**What is Switzerland:**

+ The exhibition questions clichés about Switzerland and compares them with the reality of the Swiss population from the 18th century to the present
+ Topics such as identity, geography, family, work, democracy, and the role of women are addressed to enhance the understanding of Switzerland

**The Vegetable Garden:**

+ The historical vegetable garden of the Château de Prangins is the largest in Switzerland and an outdoor permanent exhibition dating back to the 18th century

**Indiennes. A Fabric Conquers the World:**

+ Shows the connections between Switzerland and global events such as industrialization, colonization, and slavery
+ Part of the Indienne Center includes a study room, a dye plants bed in the vegetable garden, and workshops on the topic of plant dyeing

**On Your Journey! Play Exhibition for Families:**

+ Interactive role-playing exhibition aimed at young visitors
+ You determine the course of the journey, varying duration between 5 and 20 minutes
+ Among historical exhibits, you experience journeys through Switzerland from the perspective of nine characters from the 18th to 20th century (e.g. as nobles, English travelers, or Ticinese chimney sweep children)

**Noblesse Oblige! Life in the Castle in the 18th Century:**

+ Immerse yourself in the daily life of a Vaud noble family in the 18th century using the restored state rooms of the Château de Prangins
+ Nine thematic rooms illuminate various aspects of noble life, from society and wealth to servitude and literature
+ Audioguides and films bring the voices of former castle inhabitants to life and make the era tangible

**Walk Through the Enlightenment:**

+ The free discovery trail in the castle park shows the connection of the Château de Prangins with its surroundings and tells the history of the place right on site
+ 21 silhouettes of historical figures, including Voltaire and Madame de Staël, accompany you on your tour through the castle's history.
+ The educational trail connects cultural and natural heritage and makes the development of architecture and botany since the 18th century tangible 


Permanent exhibitions

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Find the right admission ticket, course or guided tour of a museum here. Museums preserve and display cultural heritage. Of the over 1100 museums in Switzerland, one third are local museums. These are museums that depict life in the last centuries of the respective region. But larger attractions such as the Museum of Transport in Lucerne, the Technorama in Winterthur or various chocolate factories with walk-in visitor centers are also part of the Swiss museum landscape.

Museums

Grindelwald

Kriens

Kandersteg

Rivera

Därstetten

Gordevio

Flums

Emmetten

Reichenbach in the kander valley

Fiesch

Vitznau

Frutigen

Interlaken

Mürren

Lauterbrunnen

Castles

Canyoning

Rafting

Bungee jumping

Boat tour

Golf

Sledding and bobsleighing

Mountain tour

Skydiving

Monster Scooter

Scenic flight

Escape room and games

Tours

Summer tobogganing

Kayak

Harder Kulm

Pilatus

Jungfraujoch

First Cliff Walk

Lake Lucerne

Museum of Transport

Mount Titlis

Eiger Glacier

Schynige Plate

Rigi

Glacier Gorge Grindelwald

Gornergrat

Stoosbahn

Ballenberg

Glacier 3000

Prangins is a picturesque village in the canton of Vaud. It is located on the shores of Lake Geneva and is surrounded by green hills and vineyards. The village is characterized by its historic architecture, including the Château de Prangins. Here, history meets nature, which is enhanced by the nearby park and the Botanical Garden. Prangins offers a quiet, rural atmosphere and is also well connected to the city of Nyon and other parts of the region.

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