Castle Chillon on the shore of Lake Geneva,
was started in the 11th century,
expanded and completed in the 13th century.
Built on the water's edge, this castle has a
strategic position controlling the narrow passage
between Lake Geneva and the mountains.

This castle exudes stability and strength with it's
rectangular walls and towers. The Castle of Chillon
is best known for the poem written by Lord Byron,
"The Prisoner of Chillon" about Bonivard's imprisonment
in the 16th century.