Things to see and do Morges

A Savoyard fortress built at the end of the 13th century, the castle of Morges became a museum of military history in 1925. The site now houses several museums: the Museum of Historical Figurines, the largest Swiss museum of its kind (over 40,000 figurines), the Gendarmerie Museum, the Foreign Service Room and the Paderewski Museum. The military museum has been divided into two: the Artillery Museum and the Waldensian Military History Museum.

It took 17,500^m3 of sand to reconstitute a beach here... and it was well worth it! The 25 m wide strip of sand attracts crowds as soon as the sun comes out. With an ice cream in hand, sunbathing on a towel, it's almost like being at the seaside! What's more, next to the beach you'll find surf shops where you can hire nautical equipment (more stand-up paddle than surf here, mind you), and refreshment stands where you can enjoy a snack or a drink. A great place to have a good time.

The Théâtre de Beausobre offers an extensive programme of concerts and shows of all kinds: theatre, humor, magic, musical theatre, song, world music, opera, gospel… In May-June, the theatre hosts an international comedy festival, Morges-sous-Rire, very popular.

A walk in the heart of nature! Unique in Switzerland, the Arboretum is a vast park featuring 4,000 species and varieties of trees and shrubs from every continent that can be acclimatized in this beautiful region. In the heart of the park, the Musée du Bois houses a collection of woodworking tools. Tools for carpenters, winnowers, luthiers and clog makers are among the 1,500 exhibits in the 6,000-strong collection.