Le Calvaire
Currently Open- Address: Town centre, Gruyeres, Switzerland Map
- Time Required: 01:00 Hrs
- Tags: Historical Site, Family And Kids, Exhibition , Heritage Building
Le Calvaire is a sixteenth century building which has now been converted into an art gallery. Every year, from Easter to mid-October, local craftsmen exhibit their works over here. Having an interesting history, the building used to be a guardroom during the middle ages. In the 18th century, it was used to store salt. Later on, the building was converted into a fire station till it was finally converted into an art gallery. Le Calvaire is a must visit if you are in town especially when an exhibition is taking place.
Le Calvaire Travel Tips
- Check with the local tourism office about the seasonal timings.
How to Reach Le Calvaire
- Gruyères, ville bus stop
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- Le Calvaire Address: Town centre, Gruyeres, Switzerland
- Time required to visit Le Calvaire: 01:00 Hrs
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9.5/10
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95% of people who visit Gruyeres include Le Calvaire in their plan
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520 Times
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4 PM - 5 PM
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25.64% of people start their Le Calvaire visit around 4 PM - 5 PM
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1 Hr
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People usually take around 1 Hr to see Le Calvaire
50.98% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Le Calvaire
People normally club together Hr Giger Museum and Maison Cailler while planning their visit to Le Calvaire.