Château de Chillon - Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva

Welcome to TRAVEL WITH WILL... Please like, subscribe and comment: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0dVHq4nTH5S3qfwamLQtTQ MORE TRAVEL VLOGS ARE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithwill1/playlists I turn the camera on and film, so we can learn travel tips and information together, ENJOY... Have you been to this location? Tell me your experience and any travel tips in the comments, cheers Please support the channel at BUY ME A COFFEE, thanks: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WalksWithWill Chillon Castle is an island castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud. It is situated at the eastern end of the lake, on the narrow shore between Montreux and Villeneuve, which gives access to the Alpine valley of the Rhône. Chillon Castle was formerly the domain of the powerful Counts of Savoy during the 12th-16th centuries. Swiss forces from Canton Bern seized Chillon Castle from the House of Savoy in 1536, and Chillon Castle later became a source of inspiration for writers and poets throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The rock island between Lake Geneva and the steep looming mountains was inhabited even in prehistoric times. For hundreds of years the passage of ships on Lake Geneva and the important land route to the St. Bernhard Pass was controlled from this island. Chillon belonged to the Counts of Savoy from the 12th to the 16th century, then the inhabitants of Bern conquered the water castle, and subsequently the inhabitants of Vaud prevailed. It’s possible to rent the castle for various events. From the Castle, you can reach Montreux (by boat, by bus or on foot), where you can admire ten mile of sheltered bays, bordered with flower-lined promenades, exotic plants and palm trees. More than 400,000 guests visit Chillon per year. They view the wall paintings from the 14th century, the subterranean vaults, parade halls and the bedroom (which has been preserved in its original form) dating to the time of Bernese rule. The entire complex consists of 25 buildings and three courtyards, protected by two circular walls. Tickets for the Castle Chillon are here: https://www.viator.com/tours/Montreux/Chateau-de-Chillon/d5012-69805P1?m=28353&supag=118063152179&supsc=aud-470357328126:dsa-694098303964&supai=498810881197&supdv=c&supnt=g&suplp=1002992&supli=1003202&supti=aud-470357328126:dsa-694098303964&tsem=true&supci=aud-470357328126:dsa-694098303964&supap1=&supap2=&gclid=CjwKCAiA0cyfBhBREiwAAtStHPoiIg_Nvc5eXGUH_wn2l8wI2OUduJYSVRQFbD3R9OnV_bB7Jvb8rRoC7vQQAvD_BwE