La Ferme du Château

Modern comfort

La Ferme du Château, dating from the 18th century and classified as a “Historical Monument”, is an annexe to the Château and was completely renovated in 2014 to provide Castle guests with an additional 21 elegant and luxurious double bedrooms, providing all modern facilities.

It is connected to the Château by a private path.

The common areas include a stunning large dining room with vaulted ceilings, a bar and two cozy lounge areas where guests can gather and chat over a glass of our local wine, as well as a shaded terrace and gardens.

La Terrasse

Romantic view

The terrace with its “Pavillon d’Amour” and rose beds runs along the southern part of the Castle and offers stunning views over the village of Lucens and the surrounding countryside. It completes the range of exceptional locations within the castle walls and can be used for small cocktail events.

The castle abounds in delightful surprises and contrasts: just around the corner from the stern battlements, lies the peaceful garden pavilion. Each painted wood panel represents an idealized aspect of Love.

Cour du Château

The Castle’s heart

If the Castle had a heartbeat it would be right here, in the leafy courtyard through which all paths cross. It is a magic spot, with its centuries-old lime tree, gurgling fountain and tiny Bernese chalet built right up against the massive stone walls.

This magical space, ideal on a hot summer day or evening, is very popular for cocktails, or dinners.

Carnotzet

Traditional feasts

Dark and mysterious during the day, lit by flaming torches at night, the wine cellar truly comes alive for hearty Vaudois feasts.

Salle Sainte-Ursule

Gothic charm

This magnificent room, spread over two floors, is part of the older Gothic Castle. It can host civil wedding ceremonies for up to 30 guests, or alternatively cocktails for up to 60 people.

Salle des Evêques

Historic setting

Here, in this former sanctum of the Bishops of Lausanne, the wall paintings were restored in 1925 – each bishop’s coat of arms is depicted.

This room can be used for a seated dinner, a cocktail party or as a private meeting room during seminars, holding up to 40 people.

Cave Sherlock Holmes

Old stones

This big cellar once housed the Sherlock Holmes Museum, founded by one of the owners of the Castle, Sir Adrian Conan Doyle, son of the celebrated author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

The museum has now been transferred to the village of Lucens and the cellar, with its wooden floorboards, can be used for events in case of rain, for concerts or as a dancing area.

Salle à manger

Formal elegance

Upstairs, the 18th century dining room can be used for small formal dinners, and occasionally for small seminars or a cocktail.

La Salle de Justice

Authentic character

The Salle de Justice is part of the Bernese Castle where all the comforts of modern life are subtly combined with the authentic charm of “period living”.

With its monumental fireplace, profusion of richly coloured carpets and lovingly polished antique furniture, this is a room that always echoes with laughter, music and good conversation. A painted frieze portrays the coats of arms of successive Bernese Governors. Governors changed every six years, and each new nomination was the occasion of local festivities. Comfortable seats by the fireplace are a choice spot on a cold winter’s day. Tapestries, used for heat insulation in bygone times, are now purely decorative.