What to see at Morges Castle: Monthly talks

The Château de Morges is organising a series of monthly lectures as an extension of the temporary exhibition «TOP SECRET: Espionage and resistance in Switzerland and Europe, 1939-1945». Each evening begins with a short guided tour of the exhibition, linked to the theme in question, followed by the lecture. The evening ends with a convivial aperitif, providing an opportunity for further discussion.

Participation is free of charge for members of the Association of Friends of Morges Castle and for members of the Association of Friends of the Museums of Nyon. Please register at the following address: mediation.chateau-morges@vd.ch

Thursday 23 July 2026 - from 5.30pm, lecture at 6.30pm
Didier Clarençon
«Radio operators in the Resistance»
How did the Allies communicate with the Resistance? Didier Clarençon will discuss the crucial role played by these clandestine agents, and the considerable risks they ran.

Thursday 27 August 2026 - from 5.30pm, lecture at 6.30pm
Diane Samuel and Bruno Poggi-Aklil
«Bearing witness and rebuilding: the role of Switzerland in the post-war Vercors (1944-1948)».»
How did Switzerland contribute to the reconstruction of Europe after 1945? Diane Samuel and Bruno Poggi-Aklil will present this little-known story of international solidarity in the post-war Vercors.