Château de Prangins - Swiss National Museum — Attraction in Prangins

Wonderful little chateau that is a National Museum that’s very child friendly. We went for a children’s party where the kids did a treasure hunt inside the chateau then ended it with free play in the wonderful gardens.

There is a lovely cafe with a gorgeous terrace to enjoy a glass of wine or panaché while waiting for the children. I’ll write a separate review on the Cafe du Chateau.

Another marvel to walk around is the Kitchen Garden. According to their website “Like the museum, the Kitchen Garden traces its roots back to the 18th century – the Age of Enlightenment – when expeditions and travellers bring countless new things and previously unknown plants back from all over the world.” Even just a stroll or siting on the benches to enjoy the garden is a wonderful thing to do on a sunny spring day.

Highly recommend this chateau for families in...

The castle is magnificent, as are the antiquities displayed in the "Indiennes" permanent exposition and the attention to detail in the "Ovide dans le Jura". However, the young guide for the "Indiennes" was frankly not well informed of the historical background and became flustered and could not answer questions. Also, there is a simplification concerning the triangular trade (cotton Indiennes- African slaves-sugar/tobacco, etc) which villifies Europeans and does not mention the fact that African tribes were selling members of rival tribes, nor the historical use of slave labour by every culture (Aztec, Chinese and still today for the construction of buildings in Quatar in the lead up to the World Cup football championship and for the harvesting of strawberries in Spain and... ). It is tiresome...

Château de Prangins is beautifully renovated and houses an engaging, interactive museum about Switzerland’s history and culture. A standout feature is the annual Swiss Press Photo exhibition, which is always impressive. This year, 2024, they are hosting the World Press Photo exhibition, making it even more special.

The entrance fee is CHF 13 for adults, and it’s absolutely worth it for the rich experience offered. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a photography lover, or just looking for a cultural outing, this is a fantastic...