I'm in the foothills of the Jura Mountains making my way to La Sarraz I pass through Vallorbe, population 3,400. The Orbe river runs through downtown.
Another view of Orbe river in Vallorbe.
I'm approaching La Sarraz (population 2,600) and here's a backside view of La Sarraz castle. The castle sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking a narrow passage. Built in 1049, it used its strategic position to make the castle owners immensely wealthy. How? Travelers passing through had to cough-up a tax/fee.
Front of La Sarraz castle. It was the residence of the barons of La Sarraz from 1049 until 1948. That's amazing for the same family to hold on to a property for such a long period of time. Now it's home to two museums.
Entrance.
Castle courtyard
Normally I don't post pictures of museum interiors but, gotta show you the portrait of Barbara. She's the woman to the left of the woman wearing the white gown. Barbara was married to Baron Joseph de Gingins back in 1583. So? She gave birth to an astonishing 17 children.
This barn dates back to 1725 and houses a horse museum.
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