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Chillon Castle in its current form is the result of several centuries of construction and redevelopment. The excavations carried out from the end of the 19th century, particularly those led by archaeologist Albert Naef (1862-1936), indicate that the site has been occupied since the Bronze Age.
Chillon offers different guided tours (from 1 person), which are highly recommend for groups available in 10 languages. Guided tours are only available with advance booking, made at least 2 working days before the date required. Discover the castle in all glory by booking a guided tour!
Le château de Chillon se trouve sur les rives du lac Léman, près de Montreux à Veytaux en Suisse. Il fait partie de l'Association des Musées suisses et de la Riviera vaudoise. Médiévale et romantique, cette forteresse offre des expositions, animations, événements et locations de salles magnifiques.
CHAPEL. The chapel is the jewel in Chillon’s architectural crown. The 14th-century paintings make it one of the rare religious buildings in the canton to have escaped the iconoclastic zeal of the Reformation. Saint George’s chapel was the private chapel of the counts and, subsequently, dukes of Savoy.
Get ready to conquer the castle with a map specially designed for you! Let Drako, the little dragon of Chillon Castle, show you around our magnificent rooms. Accompanied by our private guide, set off with your family in search of Drako’s ancestors and discover the mysteries of the castle.
Chillon Castle (château de Chillon in French) is located on the shores of Lake Geneva, near Montreux in Veytaux, Switzerland. It is part of the Swiss Museums Association and the Vaud Riviera. Medieval and romantic, this fortress offers magnificent exhibitions, animations, events and room rentals.
Visitors can tour the castle at their leisure, with help from our brochure (available in 19 languages) and a map; navigating their way through the rooms in numerical order, or in any direction they like. Most people take around 1.5-2 hours to walk around this island stronghold.
The first written mention of Chillon Castle dates back to 1150. At that time, the castle was owned by the Counts of Savoy. It was in a very strategic location, nestled between the mountains and the lake, on a connecting route from the north to the south – the Via Francigena.
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As a flagship stop for tourists on the Swiss heritage trail, the Chillon Castle Foundation has partnered with Swiss Travel System to offer you the chance to explore the rooms of our ancient monument, as well as our contemporary art exhibitions, free of charge!
