Le Temple — Château-d’Oex Church

Its outline is a symbol of Château-d’Oex. High on its butte, the village church is one of the region’s defining landmarks.

To visit Château-d’Oex without taking a look at its church would be almost unthinkable. Dating from the fifteenth century, Le Temple rises in splendour from a hill at the edge of the village. On the same butte, the mediaeval Counts of Gruyère erected a guard tower. The gothic church that replaced it dates from the 1450’s. Partially destroyed by a fire that ravaged the village in 1800, the wooden superstructure and interior balconies had to be entirely rebuilt. Later, the spire over the bell tower was replaced with a roof in the so-called “imperial” style to reduce expenses. The magnificent stained-glass windows were added in the mid-twentieth century. And the concert organ was installed in 2006, allowing the hosting of a number of concerts every year.

Practical informations

The Temple of Château-d’Œx is located on a rocky outcrop known as La Motte, at the entrance to the village.

Access

Access is mainly on foot via the steps from Chemin des Ballons, opposite the Tourist Office, or from the Grande Rue by taking Chemin du Temple.

Accessibility

Car access is available for visitors with reduced mobility via Chemin du Temple. The temple is accessible to wheelchair users.

Opening hours

The temple is generally open every day from 9 am to 6 pm.

Rental

The temple can be rented.
Contact: Mrs Sylvie Daenzer, +41 (0)26 924 30 69, secretariat@cdaenzer.chh

Name	Temple de Château-d'Œx
Location	Château-d'Œx
Phone	+41269247965
E-mail	secretariat@cdaenzer.ch
Website	http://paysdenhaut.eerv.ch
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Präsentation der Kirche Château-d'Oex

Présentation temple de Château-d'Oex

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