Chillon Castle
Castle · Veytaux ·
Medieval island castle on Lake Geneva with dungeons
Medieval island castle on Lake Geneva with dungeons
"Often recommended as a boat excursion from Montreux, this castle makes for a memorable outing." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Chillon Castle is located on the rocky shores of Lake Geneva, near the border of Switzerland and France." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Expect to be transported back to medieval times during your visit to Château de Chillon. More than 1,000 years old, the beguiling castle has inspired many poetic greats, none more so than Lord Byron, whose poem The Prisoner of Chillon was based on François Bonivard’s imprisonment. Travel across Lake Geneva on a paddle steam boat to arrive at the castle and note that the Rivera Pass, offered by most hotels, grants you half-price admission. Once inside, pick up an audio guide (available in English) and explore everything from cobblestone courtyards and eerie dungeons to secret passageways and castle walls."
"▲▲▲ Medieval castle perched romantically on eastern shore of Lake Geneva, with climbable ramparts, damp dungeons, and literary history." - Rick Steves' Europe
"This medieval lakeside fortress is given a seasonal makeover with a winter ice pathway that winds through an illuminated evergreen forest, adding a fairy-tale, candlelit quality to an already atmospheric historic site." - Ink Creative Studios
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