Electric scooter route - Tour of La Sarraz and Eclépens
The meeting spot will be at Little Cabbage, in La Sarraz’s “Grand rue” in order to get your electric scooter and start the tour. Start through the vineyards of the region, before contemplating Eclépens’s Castle. Then follow the Venoge River which crosses the fields in order to return to La Sarraz’s Grand Rue and takes the opportunity to discover it Castle and Horse Museum.
You can also opt for our offer and enjoy a delicious lunch basket composed exclusively of regional products, stop for a wine tasting at d'Eclépens’s Castle, and discover the Horse Museum and the new exhibition at La Sarraz’s Castle with our discount coupons.
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Little Cabbage
Little Cabbage: a shop with a multitude of special items under one roof to offer oneself or others.
There are different areas offering a wide range of accessories and decorative objects, a space dedicated to children, small furniture and lighting, for indoors and outdoors, objects for geeks, objects for budding cooks and the most seasoned.
In short, a real Ali Baba's cave where it would be impossible to list everything. The artisans' corner and the local products highlight the producers of the region.
Little Cabbage is also a café/bar that is affectionately nicknamed "KöMALAMESöN".
Here you can taste the excellent coffee from our artisanal roaster Sarrazin.
Through its association, Little Cabbage is committed to revitalizing the downtown area of La Sarraz by organizing events and concerts. (More info on our website). It is a place for meeting and sharing.
Little Cabbage is also your place to start your walks. You will be able to pick up your delicious lunch basket that you will have ordered in advance. Made entirely of local products and eco-friendly with a zero-waste concept. It will be your perfect companion for a gourmet break during your walk.
At Little Cabbage, you will find the printed guide, "BETWEEN MYTH AND REALITY?" which will allow the whole family to discover the region in a playful way, by answering questions about the history of La Sarraz and its surroundings.
Want to escape into a wonderful world? The "Balade Fantastique" will take you to the door of the fairyland to admire the Tine de Conflens.
Book your electric scooter for a fun ride around La Sarraz and discover Eclépens’s castle and its vineyard where you can taste its wine. And for the sportier, rent an electric bike and discover a course which will lead you to the medieval village of Romainmôtier and will make you travel in time.
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Vineyards of Eclépens’s castle.
Eclépens’s Castle’s vineyard is one of the oldest wine estates in Switzerland and produces one of the oldest red wines in Vaud canton. It was one of the precursors of the implementation of Gamay, long before it became one of the most popular grape varieties in Switzerland.
The vineyard benefits from a completely organic agriculture and is part of Bio-Suisse. In the purest respect of tradition, the grapes are harvested by hand and the entire wine production is still done in Eclépens’s Castle.
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Château d'Eclépens
“Le Château d’Eclépens” is a historical residence. It backs onto a hill “La Colline du Mormont” and its vineyard benefits from a mild and exceptionally protected microclimate. The castle produces one of the oldest wines in Vaud. More recent varieties like Gamaret, Garanoir and Cabernet are also produced along with white wines like Chasselas, Doral and Pinot Gris. The castle opens its gardens and rooms for events, including wedding receptions.
Seminars:
Rooms: 3, 30m2 to 300m2. Different possibilities of configuration (theatre, classic, banquet, cocktail)
Conference material upon request
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La Sarraz Castle
From its construction until it was turned into a museum, La Sarraz Castle has always belonged to the barons of La Sarraz, unlike the majority of castles that pass from hand to hand. The fact that it still looks like a family home, decorated with furniture and works of art acquired over centuries, makes it a fascinating place to visit.
The interior expresses the ambiance and taste of generations of a patrician family. Precious furniture, silverware and rare china testify to a sophisticated dining style. These historic rooms can be rented for receptions, celebrations, balls and weddings.
In 1982, equestrian enthusiasts opened the Musée du Cheval in this historic setting. The collection includes Napoleon 1st’s saddles, the Grimsel mail coach and sculptures of horses, along with a presentation of the work of the farrier or veterinarian.
Guided tours :
By reservation (min. 1 week in advance) only. Available in French, Swiss-German, German and English. Duration approx. 1 hour. CHF 90.00 (up to a maximum of 25 people)
NEW ! CASTLE DOMAIN PASS - 2 MUSEUMS 1 TICKET (CASTLE OF LA SARRAZ AND HORSE MUSEUM)
Individuals:
Adults from 16 years old: CHF 20.00
AVS, AI, unemployed, student : CHF 13.00 (upon presentation of proof)
Children (6 to 16 years): CHF 9.00
Families (2 adults + 3 children): CHF 45.00
RATES Château de la Sarraz
Individuals
Adults over 16: CHF 13.00
AVS, AI, unemployed, student : CHF 9.00 (upon presentation of proof)
Children (6 to 16 years): CHF 5.00
Families (2 adults + 3 children): CHF 28.00
Groups of 15 people or more
Adults aged 16 and over: CHF 10.00
Children aged 6 to 15: CHF 4.00
SCHOOL GROUPS
Compulsory school
Children: CHF 4.00
Accompanying person: CHF 6.00
Post-compulsory school
Apprentice / Gymnasium: CHF 8.00
Accompanying person: CHF 10.00
Château La Sarraz - exposition permanente (©VincentHofer)
Château La Sarraz - exposition permanente (©VincentHofer)
Château La Sarraz - exposition permanente (©VincentHofer)
Château La Sarraz - exposition permanente (©VincentHofer)
Château La Sarraz - exposition permanente (©VincentHofer)
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Horse Museum
The Musée du Cheval was opened in the imposing original 18th century barn at La Sarraz Castle in 1982. The museum is divided into several themes including coaches, work horses, army horses, urban horses, toy horses and horses in art.
This rich collection includes some unusual historical pieces including the Grimsel mail coach which was built in 1895 and ran from Meiringen to Gletsch until 1922. Jean-Abram Noverraz, Napoleon Bonaparte’s Vaudois servant, left the gifts he received from the emperor who was subsequently exiled to Saint Helena on Vaudois soil. These included three French style saddles, three bridles decorated with silver and four hunting rifles which were for Napoleon’s personal use.
An 11th century fortress, La Sarraz Castle was home to the nobles of La Sarraz until 1948.
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The pillory of La Sarraz
On Mainstreet (Grand-Rue), just in front of the temple, there is a bourgeois mansion (built before the 17th century) in which stands the last pillory of western Switzerland. a Pillory is a place of torture in which criminals, forgers and falsifiers of wine, oil or butter and even adulterous women were exposed to the sight of all and to popular vindictiveness.
In Switzerand, the practice of pillorying someone ended at the beginning of the 19th century.
Source: notrehistoire.ch
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