Château de Chillon Audio Guide
Explore Château de Chillon with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Chillon Castle is a historic water castle located on an island near Montreux, Switzerland. This medieval fortress also functions as a museum, showcasing its rich history and architecture.
What you will hear
The Prison of Bonivard
The site of Chillon's most famous story. Features the pillar of the prisoner Bonivard, Byron's graffito, and the verified Crucifixion POI.
Crucifixion with saints
A faint, centuries-old drawing on the dungeon wall offers a moving glimpse into the spiritual lives of those held captive.
Medieval Life and Arms
Exploring the castle's secondary halls and museum collections. Includes the verified armor exhibition POI.
Medieval Storage Chests
These heavy, ornate chests were the essential travel luggage of the medieval era, designed to transport the court's entire lifestyle between castles.
The Chapel of Saint George
The castle's private place of worship. Focus on the restored 14th-century frescoes and the religious atmosphere.
Saint George and the Dragon
This 15th-century wood carving depicts Saint George, the archetypal knight whose triumph over evil made him the perfect patron for a warrior dynasty.
The Wall Walk and Battlements
Experiencing the military function of the castle. Walk through the covered wooden galleries used by guards.
The Guard's Wall Walk
Step onto the high, wooden galleries of the battlements where guards once patrolled around the clock to secure the castle's perimeter.
A Romantic Legacy
A final reflective view from the heights or windows, looking out over Lake Geneva as inspired by the Romantic poets.
Panoramic Defense
From this high vantage point, the strategic genius of Chillon’s location becomes clear: it was the absolute gateway between the north and the south.
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