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Accessible free of charge and at all times, this cultural walk around the site locates the château in the context of the estate, telling its story in the places where it happened.

Following the success of the temporary exhibition in 2018, Château de Prangins is creating an entirely new chintz centre comprising the permanent exhibition Chintz.

The oldest democracy in the world, a major financial center and perpetual armed neutrality: is this Switzerland or is it just a series of clichés?

The exhibition invites visitors to discover how science shapes our view of the past.

Opening November 27, 2025

The party's over, the costumes put away. Their emotional value is so strong that it's hard to part with them.

What happened in 563 on Lake Geneva? Were Marius of Avenches and Gregory Tours telling the truth?

Explore the fascinating and little-known world of the micro-organisms that surround us.

Current archaeological discoveries in the canton of Vaud.

Through her sculptures, found objects, writing and films, Marina Xenofontos interrogates the material manifestations of memory and history.

Goshka Macuga x Grayson Perry x Mary Toms. mudac and Fondation Toms Pauli are proud to present an exceptional exhibition dedicated to tapestry as a vector for social and political discourse.

Carte blanche to Kévin Germanier.

Château de Prangins presents a major first: a new role-playing exhibition for families

This ‘Panorama of Swiss history’ is very much in phase with the renewal of interest in the past reported by quite a number of recent publications.

The 2026 edition of the Prix de Lausanne, an international competition for young dancers, will take place at the Théâtre de Beaulieu in Lausanne.

Permanent exhibition "Petite nature" and presentation of an exceptional stained glass window at the Musée du Léman.

Voltaire, Jacques Necker, Joseph Bonaparte, Katharine McCormick and Bernie Cornfeld are just some of the well-known figures who have lived or stayed at Château de Prangins.

Discover the “Polar Mission” exhibition at AQUATIS. A unique experience to explore the polar regions, understand the impact of climate change, and help preserve these fragile ecosystems.

Architect, archaeologist and politician, Louis Bosset had a profound impact on the heritage and architectural landscape of Payerne and the Broye region in the first half of the 20th century.

Permanent open air exhibition, the kitchen garden of the Château de Prangins is the largest historical kitchen garden in Switzerland.

An item of furniture, a decorative object, a wall covering, a lamp: all of them speak volumes about our way of life, our tastes, our values and our occupations.

Plateforme 10 hosts both MCBA and the Félix Vallotton Foundation.

This new exhibition covers a period from the late 60s to the present day, with chapters relayed by the specialist press: a special focus on Marielle Stamm,

A biennial touring festival of improvised music, the Swiss Diagonales Jazz festival serves both as a springboard for young Swiss artists and as a link between our country's four linguistic areas.

Japan Impact awaits you at the Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) for a complete immersion in Japanese culture.

The town of Sainte-Croix, on the French-Swiss border, organises a famous carnival every February.

Brandons of Payerne are one of the oldest carnivals in Switzerland. A weekend per year in Payerne, the madness is not only authorized, but also recommended...

Come and enjoy the good atmosphere of the Hivernales Festival in Nyon.

To mark its 50th anniversary, the Collection de l'Art Brut invites you to the opening of the exhibition "Art Brut in Switzerland.

The Collection de l’Art Brut marks its 50th anniversary in February 2026.

2 days of polar magic and it’s showtime at Col des Mosses during one of the oldest established races in Switzerland.

Running through the town of Payerne, negotiating its pavements and cobblestones: challenges to be overcome in this magnificent annual race.

Les Printemps de Sévelin - International Festival of contemporary dances forms is mixing international performances and Swiss creations.

Ella Maillart (1903-1997) was an extraordinary adventurer, as well as a photographer and writer, who spent extended periods of time in Asia. In 2025, her entire body of work was recognized by UNESCO.

This major monographic exhibition looks at 25 years from the career of French photographer Luc Delahaye (b. 1962).

From 13 to 15 March 2026, Lausanne welcomes the world’s swimming elite to the Vaudoise aréna for another edition of the Lausanne Swim Cup.