To be privately owned
CastleFenin
Fenin Castle
Château Fenin, a late Gothic manor, is located in Fenin in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It features two corner turrets and detailed architecture.
History+
The origins of Château Fenin date back to 1561, when Hugues Clerc initiated its construction. Around 1615, ownership passed to the de Meuron family, who used the château as a summer residence for centuries. The main gate in the northeast tower is also dated 1561. Above this gate sits an animal figure, reminiscent of a dog or lion. Inside the tower, colorful frescoes with floral motifs and depictions of birds or people can be found, including a Tyrolean playing a guitar and smoking a pipe. In the inner corridor of the first floor, quatrains by Pibrac are also visible in black on white plaster. To this day, the château remains in the possession of descendants of the de Meuron family.
Location+
Château Fenin is located in Fenin, a district of the municipality of Val-de-Ruz in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It is situated at an altitude of approximately 754 meters above sea level.
On site+
Château Fenin is privately owned and not open to the public. It continues to serve as a residence and is inhabited by the current owners.
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