• 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.
  • Come to the entrance of the castle chapel, or make a booking by calling +41 27 322 52 00 or emailing chateau-de-tourbillon@bluewin.ch.
  • Tourbillon Castle was built sometime between 1290 and 1308 by the Bishop of Sion, Boniface de Challant, as his principal residence.
  • 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.
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  • The construction of Tourbillon Castle dates back to the very start of the 14th Century. However, the hill on which it is located had been used since prehistoric...
  • 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.
  • The castle of Tourbillon in Sion, set on the hill (protected natural area) opposite Valère, was built at the turn of the C 13th/C 14th by a French bishop.
  • Local name: Château de Tourbillon. The castle was built in the second half of XII century. ... Tourbillon Castle – popular in the area.
  • 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).