Chillon Castle
moated castle in Veytaux in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chillon Castle (French: Château de Chillon) is an island castle located on Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud.
| Château de Chillon | |
|---|---|
 Castle of Chillon, view from the north | |
  Location in Vaud  Location in Switzerland | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Medieval |
| Classification | Historic monument |
| Town or city | Veytaux, Vaud |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 46°24′51″N 6°55′39″E |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Jacques de Saint-Georges |
Chillon is amongst the most visited medieval castles in Switzerland and Europe.[1]
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