The Castle of Gruyères has stood proudly atop a verdant hill at the foothills of the impressive Fribourg Pre-Alps since the 13th century. Today, the medieval fortress houses prestigious collections that bear witness to its long and eventful history. Visitors to the castle can embark on a journey through the ages and discover its many amazing treasures. These include the precious stained-glass windows dating from the Middle Ages, capes belonging to Charles the Bold’s Knights of the Order of the Golden Fleece, the wall hangings commissioned by the bailiffs under the Ancien Régime, paintings by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot and the troubadour decorations of the Knights’ Room, created in Gruyères in the 19th century by a colony of passionate artists.Gruyères, a land of legends, also has many stories to tell: of La Belle Luce, John the Cripple, the jester Chalamala and the heroic women of Gruyères who used their goats as weapons. Temporary exhibitions complement the historical and artistic heritage, revealing a new side to the castle with every visit.