Built on a rocky island in Lake Geneva and surrounded on all sides by mountains, Chillon Castle - the earliest written mention of which dates back to 1150 - was located in a place of great natural beauty.

Built on a rocky islet in Lake Geneva and surrounded by mountains on all sides, Chillon Castle - the earliest written mention of which dates back to 1150 - was strategically located to control the passage between northern and southern Europe. Its walls house a collection of period furniture, weapons and tapestries. Visitors discover a succession of three interior courtyards, and can take the covered walkway to visit the château's apartments, reception rooms and the chapel of the Counts of Savoy. The descent into the underground passageways is a reminder that the château was also used as a prison, and provides access to François Bonivard's cell.

Eight mini-films visible on terminals placed in various rooms of the château, projections of medieval silhouettes in the underground passageway and a sound-supported weapons room in the dungeon complete the tour.


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