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Blonay Castle

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Blonay Castle

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Location: Blonay, Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut, Vaud, Switzerland

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1. View of Lake Geneva – Marais des Tenasses loop from Blonay

14.8km

05:08

790m

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2. View of Lake Geneva – AstroPléiades Astronomy Trail loop from Blonay

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04:23

740m

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3. View of Lake Geneva – AstroPléiades Astronomy Trail loop from Saint-Légier-Gare

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05:04

830m

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Tamara (unterwegs)

October 22, 2020

Blonay Castle was built in 1175 by Wilhelm II von Blonay and is still inhabited by his descendants today. The oldest part of the complex that still exists is the mighty keep from the time it was founded, which was later increased again. Two of the former four corner towers are still today.

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Hans Künzler

November 21, 2017

The castle of Blonay belonged to the family of this name from the beginning of the feudal period until now, except from 1752 to 1806, as will be seen later. The seigniory of which it was the center, extended not only on the localities which form today the commune of Blonay, but also during two periods (1092-1342 and 1563 to 1680 approximately) on that of St-Légier- La Chiésaz . In 1558, there were 133 fires. As for the family of Blonay it was one of the most important and probably the oldest of the Pays de Vaud. It goes back, according to most of our historians, to Lord Othon who lived shortly after the year 1000.

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Hans Künzler

January 30, 2018

On the heights of Vevey, the castle overlooks Blonay. It stands on a rock at 646 meters, at the foot of the Pleiades. A place whose Roman origins - the site of Bloniacus - has probably given its name to the family as to the fortress. Originally, late twelfth century, the local lords, from Savoy and where they remain vassals, became, by decision of the bishop of Lausanne, owners of the town of Vevey and the village of Corsier.

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1. View of Lake Geneva – Marais des Tenasses loop from Blonay

2. View of Lake Geneva – AstroPléiades Astronomy Trail loop from Blonay

3. View of Lake Geneva – AstroPléiades Astronomy Trail loop from Saint-Légier-Gare

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