Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, in an area nicknamed the “Swiss Riviera,” the Chateau de Chillon is a historic must-see. The castle was built sometime during the Bronze Age, and was intended to defend the passage between northern and southern Europe. There’s plenty to explore inside the castle—from underground former prisons to stunning chapels.
Now that it’s no longer needed as a military defense spot, the Chateau de Chillon
earns its keep as a wine-making operat… (View original article)