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Chateau de Chillon, Veytaux

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Looking just like an illustration from a book of fairy tales, Chateau de Chillon sits on the eastern end of Switzerland's largest lake. Made famous by the poet Lord Byron, who used it as a setting in one of his well-known works, the 13th-century castle ranks among the country's most visited historic monuments. For a sense of the its medieval past, take a guided tour through the courtyards, towers, dungeons, and grand halls, packed with period furniture and artwork. Although many visitors choose to take the bus or even walk here from the nearby town of Monteux, you can also reach the castle by hopping on one of the lake's many guided boat excursions. For travelers who use our international travel planner, Veytaux holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Chateau de Chillon and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.
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Tours To Chateau de Chillon

4-Day Switzerland Tour from Zurich Including Mt. Titlis Cable Car BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $1,557
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Duration: 4 days
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Day Trip to Montreux, Chaplin's World Museum and Chillon Castle BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $264
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Day Trip to Montreux and Château de Chillon from Geneva BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $193
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Duration: 8 hours
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  • By 588phis
    I enjoyed the visit to this medieval castle very much. It is very well maintained. We got a map with descriptions from the ticket office and it was very helpful in explaining the different parts.....  more »
  • By Sophie_jon
    We decided to come here as it looked beautiful in pictures. When we got here it didn’t disappoint, it was like a postcard . It was Christmas time so there were markets all around the castle which...  more »
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