Château de Chillon

The Château de Chillon is a medieval castle located on Lake Geneva, in the canton of Vaud. It is situated on a rocky island and has been a military site since the central Middle Ages. The castle has been expanded and modified over the centuries, with various periods of occupation by the House of Savoy, the Bernese, and the Vaudois. Today, it is one of the most visited medieval castles in Switzerland and Europe, and is classified as a Swiss Cultural Property of National Significance. The castle's strategic location allows for a stunning view of the surrounding landscape and the lake. Many artists and writers have been inspired by the castle, including Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Victor Hugo, and Lord Byron, who wrote the famous poem 'The Prisoner of Chillon'. The castle can accommodate up to 650 people and is a perfect place to organize banquets, dinners, themed evenings, or aperitifs