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Mercier Castle, originally called Pradegg Castle, stands magnificently and sophisticatedly on a hill in the town of Sierre (French: Sierre). For half a century, the castle served mainly as a summer residence for the Mercier family until its donation to the canton of Valais in 1991. Since then, as required by the conditions of the donation, the castle and the adjoining park are mainly used for public, cultural and artistic purposes.

Château Mercier is a unique place combining architecture, culture and exceptional gardens. Ideally located on Pradegg hill in the heights of Sierre, Château Mercier was built between 1906 and 1908. The castle offers guided tours, activities and festivals. More information on the news is available on the website: chateaumercier.ch/FR/1/home

The park of the Château de Mercier. In the middle is a fountain with a dog statue. This castle was built between 1906 and 1908 by a family of illustrious Lausanne tanners, the “Mercier de Molin”. Today, the castle belongs to the Valais region. It is used for various events or seminars. You can visit the gardens and even the castle, for more information contact http://www.chateaumercier.ch/mercier/sites/mercier/FR/1/contact

Château Mercier is a unique place combining architecture, culture and exceptional gardens. Ideally located on Pradegg hill in the heights of Sierre, Château Mercier was built between 1906 and 1908. The castle offers guided tours, activities and festivals. More information on current events is available on the website: http://www.chateaumercier.ch/FR/1/home

Sion is a town in the Canton of Valais. Located at an altitude of 500 m, it is in the valley, at the foot of numerous winter sports resorts. You can go cycling, hiking, and many other activities in summer, enjoying the exceptional landscapes!

A city in the Canton of Valais, Sion is located at an altitude of 500m, in a valley along the Rhône, surrounded by the Swiss mountains and winter sports resorts. There are numerous access points to the summits with Crans-Montana, Verbier and many other resorts not far away!

It is not clear to me why a picture of the bishopric is on the title picture - the castle ruins offer enough corners worth seeing of their own. Definitely worth a visit. A guided tour is also offered, giving access to some rooms, e.g. the chapel.

An interesting old ruined castle, also called a castle. Unfortunately it burned down towards the end of the 18th century and was never rebuilt. As soon as you are near Sion, the castle catches your eye, so the castle hill is dominant. From the castle you have a good view of Sion and the bishopric.