What to see at Morges Castle: Study Day
On Saturday 19 September 2026, the Château de Morges invites you to its study day as part of its exhibition Top Secret – Espionage and the Resistance in Switzerland and Europe, 1939–1945.
The programme
| 8.30–8.45 am | Welcome, with coffee and croissants |
| 8.45 am–9.00 am | Opening remarks by Ms Adélaïde Zeyer, Director of the Château de Morges and its museums |
| 9.00–10.00 am | Lecture by Marc Perrenoud: Three prominent figures from Vaud during the Second World War: Marcel Pilet-Golaz, Henri Guisan and Roger Masson |
| 10.00–11.00 | Lecture by Christian Rossé: The main intelligence branches of the Swiss SR (Waldstätter, Wiking, Sx, MO, Ariel) |
| 11.00–11.15 | Pause |
| 11.15 am–12.15 pm | Lecture by Raphaël Rues: Twenty months of war on the southern border |
| 12.30–2.00 pm | Lunch at your own expense. Guided tour of Top Secret led by the outreach team (free of charge; please register using the form below) |
| 2.00 pm | Resumption |
| 2.00 pm–3.30 pm | Lecture by Jean-Louis Perquin : The movements of Allied special services through Switzerland.Lecture by Philippe Pichot: Charles de Gaulle and Switzerland: an intimate and complex historyFollowed by 20 minutes for questions |
| 3.30 pm–4.30 pm | Round-table discussion with the day’s five speakers |
| 4.30 pm–5.30 pm | A toast to friendship |
How to access the site:
- Venue: The talks will take place in the Salle des Milices, in the former arsenal. A detailed map will be sent to you with your confirmation of registration.
- Price: free for under-25s; 15 CHF for half a day, 25 CHF for a full day.
- Booking required: You can book your place now via our online form.