Chillon Castle, near Montreux

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A turret.

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Tiny turret.

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View of the castle from the patio of Cafe Byron.

View of the castle from the patio of Cafe Byron.

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The snow-capped mountains across the lake from the castle.

The snow-capped mountains across the lake from the castle.

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The mountains across the water.

The mountains across the water.

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Rowing on glassy water.

Rowing on glassy water.

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A lovely spot by the water, on the path near the castle.

A lovely spot by the water, on the path near the castle.

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The path near the castle, past forest.

The path near the castle, past forest.

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Inside the castle there are gorgeous stone arches.

Inside the castle there are gorgeous stone arches.

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The castle and its mountain backdrop.

The castle and its mountain backdrop.

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A mom and two kids play on the beach by the castle.

A mom and two kids play on the beach by the castle.

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Turret and castle tower.

Turret and castle tower.

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A turret.

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Flowers.

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The entrance across the water to the castle.

The entrance across the water to the castle.

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Dock and beautiful water.

Dock and beautiful water.

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Explanation of medieval times, on a wall in the courtyard.

Explanation of medieval times, on a wall in the courtyard.

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View of the lake from the dungeon.

View of the lake from the dungeon.

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A model of the castle.

A model of the castle.

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Events for children at the castle.

Events for children at the castle.

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Lantern and stone wall.

Lantern and stone wall.

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Description of food in medieval times. There were less than ten main vegetables, including parsnip, artichoke, cabbage, leek, spinach, onion, and turnip.

Description of food in medieval times. There were less than ten main vegetables, including parsnip, artichoke, cabbage, leek, spinach, onion, and turnip.

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The beautiful vaulted arches in the dungeon.

The beautiful vaulted arches in the dungeon.

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Noose in the dungeon.

Noose in the dungeon.

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Window looking out on the lake, in the dungeon.

Window looking out on the lake, in the dungeon.

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Wall carving called Crucifixion with Saints, from the middle of the 15th century.

Wall carving called Crucifixion with Saints, from the middle of the 15th century.

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Post where a prisoner would be locked in handcuffs.

Post where a prisoner would be locked in handcuffs.

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Byron's name engraved in a post.

Byron's name engraved in a post.

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A sketch of Byron.

A sketch of Byron.

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The courtyard.

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Lantern and archway in the courtyard.

Lantern and archway in the courtyard.

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Gothic-style arched window looking out on the lake.

Gothic-style arched window looking out on the lake.

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The dock area is beautiful, with clear water.

The dock area is beautiful, with clear water.

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You can see an amazing view from the seating at the snack bar.

You can see an amazing view from the seating at the snack bar.

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The mountains above the castle, as seen from the ferry.

The mountains above the castle, as seen from the ferry.

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Foamy water as you leave the castle by ferry.

Foamy water as you leave the castle by ferry.

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The ferry is a wonderful way to get around.

The ferry is a wonderful way to get around.

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The snack bar has nice seating, though you get wiffs of musty odor.

The snack bar has nice seating, though you get wiffs of musty odor.

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I like the decoration on the snack bar.

I like the decoration on the snack bar.

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A cute turret.

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Cask, with drawing about food in medieval times.

Cask, with drawing about food in medieval times.

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Upstairs bedrooms in the castle.

Upstairs bedrooms in the castle.

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View from the tower.

View from the tower.

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Hydrangea flowers in the park by the castle's ferry dock.

Hydrangea flowers in the park by the castle's ferry dock.

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Very swiss scene, by the ferry dock.

Very swiss scene, by the ferry dock.

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The dock and a turret, on the magical lake.

The dock and a turret, on the magical lake.

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The lake serves as a moat for the castle.

The lake serves as a moat for the castle.

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The lake is like a moat for the castle.

The lake is like a moat for the castle.

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Snowy mountains and the castle, in June.

Snowy mountains and the castle, in June.

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Tree beside the water.

Tree beside the water.

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The park by the ferry dock is beautiful.

The park by the ferry dock is beautiful.

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A couple sits on the bench at the park by the ferry dock.

A couple sits on the bench at the park by the ferry dock.

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The emerald green water by the castle, in the afternoon light.

The emerald green water by the castle, in the afternoon light.

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The lake is beautiful, south of the castle by the ferry dock.

The lake is beautiful, south of the castle by the ferry dock.

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Chillon Castle is a magical, medieval castle, right on the sparkling water of Lake Geneva, near Montreux. You can go inside it, and learn about medieval times. Learn more about this location

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