Saillon "little town" First mentioned in 1052 as the castle of the Bishop of Sion. Under the rule of the Savoys, the town was one of the most important commercial …
Construction of the Château de la Bâtiaz began around 1260. It is the only surviving testimony of the medieval period in this region. The castle often changed hands between the House of Savoy and the Bishops of Sion.
The Bayart tower is a 13th century tower which dominates the Rhône valley and the village of Saillon. The tower, part of the ruins of Saillon Castle, was built by …