Château de Villa
The unofficial embassy of Raclette du Valais AOP since the 1950s
About
Forget tourist raclette—this 15th-century château serves as the definitive temple of Valais cheese culture. Professional "racleurs" in traditional Valaisan dress handle five meules simultaneously. The five cheeses rotate from over 25 different terroirs—all certified AOP, meaning 100% raw milk, minimum three months cave-aged, from Valais cattle breeds using ancestral methods.
Insider Intelligence
Recent cheese selections include Tanay, Illiez, Lourtier, Les Haudères (gold medal, Swiss Cheese Awards 2022), and Vissoie. The historic terrace under a magnificent chestnut tree overlooks Sierre's vineyards—request outdoor seating in good weather. The Œnothèque houses 650+ Valais wines from 110+ producers.
What to Order
- 15-cheese raclette tasting à discrétion (CHF 38)
- 2Assiette Valaisanne starter
- 3House-made courgettes au curry aigre-doux (CHF 5)
- 4Chanterelles in season (CHF 12)
Œnothèque with 650+ Valais wines from 110+ producers. Take your time selecting.
Recognition
Essentials
- Price
- CHF 35-80 per person
- ~CHF 65 per person
- Full experience with Assiette Valaisanne CHF 52. Add chanterelles CHF 12.
- Booking
- Days ahead, especially weekends
- Online booking for groups ≤10. Request terrace in good weather.
- Location
- Château de Villa
- Rue de Ste-Catherine 4
- Hours
- Lunch: 11:30-14:00
- Dinner: 18:00-22:00
- Brisolée (chestnut roast) in autumn, asparagus in spring
- Best for
- celebrationfamilycasual
Last verified: 15 December 2025