- Behold the way the bishop's two fortresses, Tourbillon Castle on the left and the fortified basilica of Valere on the right, loom over the town.
- Local name: Château de Tourbillon. The castle was built in the second half of XII century. ... Tourbillon Castle – popular in the area.
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- 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.
- Château de Tourbillon is a historic castle located in Sion, Valais, Switzerland. It is a popular tourist attraction known for its stunning architecture and...
- One of the best locations to capture both Tourbillon Castle & Valerie Basilica with a mountain backdrop.
- Set within 0.4 miles of Tourbillon Castle, the Le Merle Chatelain can arrange hiking, skiing and cycling 17 minutes by foot from Grande Dixence. 7.8.
- 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).
- A view of Sion in western Switzerland shows Tourbillon Castle (left) and Valere Basilica fortified church (right), overlooking the city on April 2, 2018.