This circuit offers magnificent vantage points of Lake Neuchâtel. Between Grandson and Concise, it crosses lakeside sites and beaches, the Bonvillars vineyard and countless characterful villages.
Starting at the Place du Château in Grandson, the route leads to the lake. It's well worth touring the mediaeval village centre and the castle. Built in the 13th century, the castle played an important part in the Burgundian Wars fought against Charles the Bold. It houses an impressive collection of weapons and armour, as well as a museum featuring the history of the Burgundian Wars. Farther along the itinerary next to the lake and up to Concise, you can access countless lakeside sites and beaches to cool down.
There are several restaurants and accommodation possibilities in Concise, a welcome stop to take a stroll through the old town and the port. TThe route makes a turn here and continues somewhat further away from the lake, past the battlefield where Charles the Bold and the Confederates fought in 1476. The Battle of Grandson, from which the Swiss eventually emerged victorious, was one of the three great battles of the Burgundian Wars.
Then you will cross the entire Bonvillars vineyard and pass through a few typical vintners' villages, such as Champagne with its international reputation. After crossing the river Arnon, you will reach the Place du Château Grandson again via the upper town, by passing the Maison des terroirs. It is accommodated in an old building in the centre of the village. Visitors can learn useful facts about local products here, as well as sampling them.
