Location Scout: Chateau de Chillon, Switzerland

Lisa Michele Burns — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 20:51:27 +0000

Chateau de Chillon – A Swiss Fairy tale You’ll be forgiven for thinking this is a scene from a Disney film. Snowy Swiss peaks look over a medieval fortress as white swans float by in the clear alpine lake…dream worthy right!? Well luckily for all of us, this place exists and you’ll find it in Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva. Chateau de Chillon is one of the most visited monuments in the country and it’s not hard to see why. While inside the castle is filled with tourists most days, the path along the lakeside is relatively people free and it’s a great place to capture shots of this historic beauty. In the 12th century, Chateau de Chillon was home to the Counts of Savoy and over the years it housed many prisoners before becoming a base and weapons depot for the French in 1798. Now it’s possible to tour the interiors and see preserved rooms, halls and courtyards along with the vaults and towers. Eerie yet fascinating if you’re into taking a peek at the past. Outside is where photographers go weak at the knees. The setting from the North looks toward the Swiss Alps, providing an...

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Location Scout: Chateau de Chillon, Switzerland