Most cities develop through organic growth from an initial core. Sierre has a quite original personality, thanks to the history of its districts, which still retain a certain autonomy today.
The city center is characterized by Rue du Bourg, which hosted the nobility of the Ancien Régime in its patrician residences. But around this center, the Anniviers districts of Sierre developed: Borzuat, Tservetta, Muraz, Glarey, Villa and many others. The mountain farmers from Val d'Anniviers used to come down to the plain every year for vineyard work, and thus multiple small villages developed in Sierre.
Today, these districts are oases of peace and tranquility, immediately close to the city. They keep all their mountain character, both in the architecture and in the heart of the people who live there.
OUR ADVICE
Don't hesitate to stop at the wine shop of the Château de Villa which offers you more than 650 vintages produced by 110 winemakers from Valais.
| Turn-by-turn directions | From the Tourist Office, you can reach the Town Hall Square and then the cobbled Rue du Bourg in a few steps. This first center of present-day Sierre developed in the 14th century. It is an open place, without a surrounding wall, without ramparts. From the 17th century, beautiful patrician residences were built there. It is the noble district, where merchants and craftsmen settled in the 19th century. After passing in front of the Sainte-Catherine Church and the Maison De Courten, head towards the Borzuat district and its houses with typical mountain style. After crossing this district, head towards Tservetta and its Maison du Remuage, then cross the vineyards towards Muraz, the district overlooking the city. Once the district is crossed, the route takes you to the Château Mercier estate, a family residence built at the beginning of the 20th century. The park alone is worth the detour. Finally, head towards the Villa district and its emblematic Château, flagship of the Valais terroir. The end of the itinerary descends the Avenue du Marché towards the city center. |
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