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Chillon Castle

Castle · Veytaux ·

Chillon Castle

Castle · Veytaux ·
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"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."

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Medieval island castle on Lake Geneva with dungeons

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Medieval island castle on Lake Geneva with dungeons

medieval castle
lake geneva
audio tour
well maintained
lord byron
views
history
dungeons
Google Rating
4.7 (23.2K)
Yelp Rating
4.7
Featured in Afar
Featured in

Av. de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux, Switzerland Get directions

Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Contactless accepted
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Chillon Castle by Photo by Benjamin Gimmel
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