Chateau de Chillon... The Most Visited Swiss Castle
A visit to the Chateau de Chillon - the Chillon Castle - which was built between the 10th and 12th centuries is a must for every visitor to Switzerland. This castle is located on the Swiss Riviera on the shores of Lac Léman close to the city of Lausanne Switzerland. It served as a tollhouse for many centuries and played an important role during many disputes. It is one of those perfectly maintained Swiss castles and by far the most visited castle in Switzerland. The original constructions however are already dating back before the year 1000. The owners were first the bishops from the city of Sion Switzerland, later the house of Savoyen from the 12th century, then the people from the Canton of Berne from 1536 to 1798 and the Canton of Waadt since its independency in 1798. The origin of the famous poem from Lord BYRON "the prisoner of Chillon" in 1816 was the detention of François BONIVARD in prison from 1530 until 1536. Today it holds many collections of furniture, tin, old weapons and artifacts which were uncovered with excavations on location.
Mar to Oct from 09.30am - 6.00pm For more information, please call their office. By car The Chateau de Chillon is located along Lac Léman road between Montreux (4 km) and Villeneuve (2 km). There is free parking along the road in front of the castle. Lac Léman is the proper name for what many people call "Lake Geneva", however that name does not exist. By boat If you use the boat you have regular departures during the high season from Lausanne, Montreux, Vevey and Villeneuve. The quay "Chillon" is only 100 meters from the castle. By train There are regional train connections that go to Veytaux-Chillon which is only 300 meters from the castle. By bus Please take the bus line No 1 from Vevey, Montreux or Villeneuve. From those locations you will have a bus service every 10 to 20 minutes and the bus stops right in front of the castle. Map of the region
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The Château de Chillon was renovated and extended in the 13th century on a rocky small island. 
The last entry will be 1 hour before closing and the costs are 7 CHF. I recommend you visit in the morning right after it opens. It is also easier to get a parking spot without waiting around and wasting valuable time.
