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Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon)

Avenue De Chillon 21, Montreux, Switzerland
Description: Set on the shores of Lake Geneva, Château de Chillon is a common destination for tourists in Switzerland. Near the city of Montreux, the castle dates back to the early 1000’s. The castle contains nearly 100 buildings tha...Read More
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Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) Reviews

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An Historic Romantic Castle at the Edge of Lake Geneva

  • 5 out of 5 stars by karly07 from Belfast, United Kingdom
  • July 27, 2010
An Historic Romantic Castle at the Edge of Lake Geneva
Quote: If you visit Switzerland and stay anywhere along the shores of Lake Geneva, you would be well advised to take the time to visit the Chateau de Chillon, just outside the Swiss riviera town of Montreux. You may not be interested in history, and you... Read the full Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) review

From journal 10 days in Switzerland by train

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Following in Byron's Footsteps - but without the Graffiti

  • 4 out of 5 stars by phileasfogg from New Delhi, India
  • July 27, 2009
Following in Byron's Footsteps - but without the Graffiti
Quote: Chillon! Thy prison is a holy place,And thy sad floor an altar, for ‘twas trod,Until his very steps have left a traceWorn, as if thy cold pavement were a sod, By Bonnivard! - May none those marks efface! For they appeal from tyranny to God.George... Read the full Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) review

From journal Traipsing Around Western Switzerland

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Chateau de Chillon

  • 5 out of 5 stars by travelswithkids from chicago, Illinois
  • February 24, 2006
Chateau de Chillon
Quote: Chateau de Chillon is a wonderfully preserved 900 year-old castle, in a stunning setting on Lake Leman at the opposite end of the lake from the city of Geneva.This is one castle where you really come for the beautiful setting more than the history. ... Read the full Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) review

From journal Fun and Physics in Geneva, Switzerland

Chillon Castle

Quote: There is a wine museum in the entrance of Chillon Castle. It is very interesting. It is exciting, as the wines are very prized possessions and many have been stored through the ages. They sell the wines from the region and you can also escape and... Read the full Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) review

From journal Journey to Switzerland's Lake Geneva Region

Chillon Castle Tour

Chillon Castle Tour
Quote: Montreux is known as the Pearl of the Swiss Riviera. Castles, outdoor cafes, shopping, Lake Geneva, fantastic views, gorgeous strawberry-pink sunsets, a business central location, as well as fabulous hotels... the most exciting, of course, was the... Read the full Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) review

From journal Journey to Switzerland's Lake Geneva Region

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Chateau de Chillon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by StaneStane from Tampere, Finland
  • August 24, 2005
Quote: Most castles started off as fortresses, and Chateau de Chillon started off as a tourist attraction. Originaly built in the 12th century as place where Dukes of Savoy could spend their summers. This castel was immortalized by Lord Byron prehaps his... Read the full Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) review

From journal Monterux

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Chateau de Chillon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by SaraP from London, England
  • September 10, 2003
Chateau de Chillon
Quote: Chillon is said to be unique both in location and style -- one side a fortress facing the ancient road towards Italy, the other a princely residence facing the lake. It’s certainly a most imposing sight, as well as being gloriously located so as to... Read the full Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) review

From journal Geneve, Genf, Geneva - a polyglot city

Château de Chillon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
  • August 3, 2002
Château de Chillon
Quote: Even if Lord Byron had not written "The Prisoner of Chillon", the castle would still be the outstanding attraction it has become. The rock on which it is built has supported a settlement since the Bronze Age, the Romans fortified it, and the... Read the full Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) review

From journal Montreux and Château de Chillon