• The Tourbillon Castle became the main residence of the Bishops of Sion from the time of its construction until Guichard Tavelli, who preferred the Soie Castle.
  • ...point for guided tours" sign to the right of the castle entrance, or make a booking by calling +41 27 322 52 00 or emailing chateau-de-tourbillon@bluewin.ch.
  • Château de Tourbillon is a historic castle located in Sion, Valais, Switzerland. It is a popular tourist attraction known for its stunning architecture and...
  • Situated on top of Tourbillon hill in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, Tourbillon castle is a medieval monument that rises 180 meters above the city of Sion.
  • Tourbillon Castle (French: Château de Tourbillon) is a castle in Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. ... The castle was ruined in a fire in 1788.
  • Tourbillon Castle was built sometime between 1290 and 1308 by the Bishop of Sion, Boniface de Challant, as his principal residence.
  • landscape with stone walls of Castle Tourbillon, Sion, Switzerland Stock Photo. Staircase leading up to the majestic ruins of Tourbillon Castle in Sion, Switzerland.
  • Valais See list of castles in Svizzera. The summer residence of the 13th century the bishops of Sion Tourbillon was destroyed by fire in 1788 and is now a ruin.
  • I had visited Tourbillon Castle 2-3 decades ago, but never did the guided tour. What a mistake! We walked up to the castle via Valère Basilica.
  • Tourbillon Castle. 19 May 2021. ... It was destroyed in 1417 during the Wars of Raron (1415-1419). The castle was rebuilt by Bishop William III (1407-1451).