Culture and historical heritage

Museums in Morges Castle

Morges

Built to protect the town in the Middle Ages, Morges Castle is now an important cultural and recreational attraction with four museums under its roof: the military museum, figurine museum, artillery museum and police museum.

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Castle of Vufflens (private)

Vufflens-le-Château

Vufflens Castle is the most celebrated in the region of Morges. A thirty- minute walk in the vineyards offers a stunning view of the castle.

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Musée Alexis Forel

Morges

The Musée Alexis Forel is located in a magnificent 16th century mansion in Morges’s attractive pedestrian Grand-Rue. This multi-disciplinary museum includes a collection of original and eloquent works of art as well as temporary exhibitions mainly featuring illustrious Morge residents.

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Expo Fondation Bolle

Morges

Discover inspirational exhibitions on Morges and its region in a magnificent 18th century house, in the heart of the old town of Morges. The museum presents and promotes the cultural heritage of Morges through many temporary exhibitions.

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Espace culture et loisirs de Beausobre

Morges

Inaugurated in 1986, this internationally renowned theatre hosts 60,000 spectators each season for over 60 diverse and eclectic performances.

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Fondation Jan Michalski

Montricher

The Jan Michalski Foundation in Montricher is a place entirely dedicated to literature, and where a writers’ residency, library, an auditorium and exhibition hall coexist under a superb canopy in perfect harmony with Mother Nature. It is located in magnificent countryside, at the foot of the Jura, facing Lake Geneva and the Alps.

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La Sarraz Castle

La Sarraz

Built in 1049 on a rocky spur between Morges and Yverdon-les-Bains, La Sarraz Castle dominates the Vaudois countryside. Now a museum, it includes a collection of valuable objects acquired over the centuries by the generations of La Sarraz barons.

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Glass blower, Claude Merkli

Échandens

Located in the heart of Echandens, near Morges, Claude Merkli’s glass blowing workshop was set up in 1988. With lots of passion and creativity, many works of glass art have been created for people worldwide.

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Ateliers de la Côte (LAC)

Etoy

With its 77 workshops, 2 theatres, art gallery, bar and cafeteria-terrace, the LAC concept is unique in Switzerland. A real living art gallery on more than 4000 m2. Thanks to its large free parking and the proximity of the station (3 min. on foot), the LAC is easily accessible and enjoys a good visibility from the A1.

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Sévery Oil Mill

Sévery

Situated above Morges and at the foot of the Vaudois Jura, the Sévery Oil Mill is like an institution for foodies and fans of local products. A compulsory stop on gastronomic holidays, visitors to the mill can discover its famous walnut oil and many other locally made artisan products.

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