![A legacy from Jean-Baptiste Tavernier: the tower of Aubonne Castle.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/Titel-Tavernier-neu-300x225.jpg)
A travelling baron
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier was famous in the 17th century for travelling as far as India. The adventurer and author wanted to retire in Aubonne. But his settled life did not last long.
![Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, painted by Nicolas de Largillière, around 1678.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/gemalde-jean-baptiste-tavernier-163x300.jpg)
![The castle of Aubonne with its characteristic tower. Print from the year 1755.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/chateau-aubonne-300x182.jpg)
![Portrait of Jean Baptiste Tavernier.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/jean-baptiste-tavernier-257x300.jpg)
![Title page of Tavernier's book "Les Six Voyages de J.B. Tavernier".](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/buch-tavernier-221x300.jpg)
![Tavernier's blue diamond is still one of the most important gemstones in the world today.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/hope-diamond-265x300.jpg)
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier was famous in the 17th century for travelling as far as India. The adventurer and author wanted to retire in Aubonne. But his settled life did not last long.