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Getting there

Lake steamers of the Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le lac Léman offer year-round service to the Château de Chillon from between Montreux, Vevey, and other locations in the vicinity. During spring, summer, or fall, boats connect the castle to Lausanne, Geneva, and other cities. Check schedules with the CGN's online journey planner or click the Union Jack icon to download English-language timetables.

A less scenic but quicker option is the No. 1 public bus from Montreux. Take the bus toward Villeneuve and get off at the castle.

To reach the Château de Chillon by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot from Montreux, head toward Villeneuve on the lakeside road or the marked path. The castle is 3 km (2 miles) from Montreux.

Related articles and links

Montreux switzerlandforvisitors.com
Our illustrated article has practical advice and links. Also see our other articles on Canton Vaud.

Castle of Chillon
Click the "English" link, then check the château's official site for admission hours, prices, and other information.

The Prisoner of Chillon
The castle-inspired poem by George Gordon, Lord Byron, was written in 1816. It's one of some 2,900 poems available from the University of Toronto's Representative Poetry Online.

A Tramp Abroad
Mark Twain takes a contrarian view of François de Bonivard's imprisonment with his description of "a nice, roomy dungeon" in Chapter XLII. (You'll need to sit through a long download of a massive text file, then scroll manually to find the excerpt.) From Project Gutenberg.

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Practical information  

Cities and attractions near the Castle of Chillon
Montreux Lausanne
Vevey Lavaux Vineyards

Also see:
Lac Léman Luxury Hotels
Swiss Chocolate Train

Tourist offices:
Montreux Vevey Tourism
Lake Geneva Region Tourist Office

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