Château Bonvillars

The Château de Bonvillars was the courthouse of Bonvillars. Its origin is unknown. The archaeological details still visible can be dated back to the mid-15th century. Loophole embrasures from the 16th century are preserved at the entrance.

In the main building, which was restored in the 19th and 20th centuries, a remarkable painted ceiling has been preserved on the upper floor. This dates back to the time of the Fatio family. Charles the Bold is said to have spent a night here on March 2, 1476, preceding the Battle of Grandson. This room is also known as the "Duke's Chamber".

On June 25, 1595, Francois Bourgeois acquired the courthouse and the lordship with vineyards and fields. It was sold to Emmanuel Gottrau of Fribourg. His heirs soon died. Thereafter, in 1675, the property passed to Francois Fatio - a citizen of Geneva - who paid 13,000 ECU and 23 sows with 100 pistols for the furniture and livestock. In 1796, General von Meuron bought the Bonvillars courthouse from Jacques Fatio. The property was resold to Mr. Roulet in 1839. The municipality of Bonvillars has owned the castle since 1856.