Château d'Hauteville

Switzerland, Switzerland

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Château d'Hauteville is an elegant 18th-century château nestled in the hills above Vevey in the municipality of Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, built in the 1760s by the d'Herwarth family and later owned by the Grand d'Hauteville noble family for over two centuries until its sale in 2019.

Spanning nearly 90 acres with formal French gardens, vineyards, ancient trees, and stunning panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps, the estate exemplifies Enlightenment-era grandeur as a center for culture, science, and intellectual pursuits, designated as Switzerland's highest Class 1 Historic Monument.

Acquired by Pepperdine University, it underwent multi-million-euro renovations and opened in 2023 as a study-abroad campus housing over 100 students per semester, featuring classrooms, residences, and conference facilities while preserving its historic character.