Gruyères castle gets public funds for renovation

On Tuesday, the Fribourg parliament approved a sum of CHF6.4 million to renovate the ramparts, the walkway and the towers, as well as to replace the exterior lighting. The decree was approved by 88 votes to 1, with no abstentions. Jean-François Steiert, president of the cantonal government with responsibility for infrastructure, pointed out that the project is part of an initiative to enhance the value of the region's historical heritage. It must also guarantee the safety of visitors and employees alike. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Closed in 2018 for safety reasons, the Jehan l'Eclopé walkway will once again be available for use. Renewing the lighting will help to showcase the castle while respecting the environment, both by protecting wildlife and by optimising energy consumption, which will be cut by a factor of five. Risk of collapse In detailing the damage observed, the facing walls of the ramparts of the tourist attraction show significant ...