Aigle Attractions
The small town of Aigle is situated in the Chablais on the banks of the Rhône. The history of Aigle goes back to the Bronze Age. Ruled by Savoy from 1076, this small market town was conquered by Berne in 1476 and remained in its possession until the independence of Vaud was declared in 1798.
Aigle Castle
Renowned as one of the most important castle sites in Switzerland, the 12th C. Château d'Aigle towers above the town. It has a square keep, numerous small towers and a balcony from which boiling pitch was poured down. This former residence of the Bernese provincial governors served as the district prison until 1972 and today houses an important viticultural museum.
Hours
April 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Gryon - Midsummer Festival, Switzerland
(Near Aigle)
The Midsummer Festival takes place in early August on the green pastures of Taveyanne.
Roche - Swiss Organ Museum, Switzerland
(Near Aigle)
The Swiss Organ Museum allows the visitor to follow 23 centuries of the history of the organ. Barrel organs and harmoniums are on display.
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Town sights
In the town of Aigle, a stroll through the Fontaine quarter and the picturesque Rue Jerusalem with its old houses connected by covered arcades is to be recommended. The main shopping street is the Rue du Bourg (pedestrianized). Other attractions include the market square, the medieval church of St Jacques, where the reformer G. Farel (1489-1565) once preached his sermons, and the old clock tower.
