From our hotel the Quai de Clarens extends to the left and right. Taking a left while leaving, it turns into the Quai de Vernex within a short time and then it has many other monikers. For an early morning September stroll it is a very picturesque and beautiful walk along the lake, being well maintained by the authorities.
Quai Alfred Chatelanat – Walk To Castle Chillon – Montreaux, Switzerland
Quai Alfred Chatelanat – Walk To Castle Chillon – Montreaux, Switzerland
Quai Alfred Chatelanat – Walk To Castle Chillon – Montreaux, Switzerland
Quai Alfred Chatelanat – Walk To Castle Chillon – Montreaux, Switzerland
Quai Alfred Chatelanat – Walk To Castle Chillon – Montreaux, Switzerland
Quai Alfred Chatelanat – Walk To Castle Chillon – Montreaux, Switzerland
Quai Alfred Chatelanat – Walk To Castle Chillon – Montreaux, Switzerland
Quai Alfred Chatelanat – Walk To Castle Chillon – Montreaux, Switzerland
Quai Alfred Chatelanat – Walk To Castle Chillon – Montreaux, Switzerland
Eventually, as you pass the towns of Montreux and Veytaux, it will turn into the Quai Alfred Chatelanat. It is here you will see the Castle or Chateau de Chillon.
Quai Alfred Chatelanat – Castle Chillon – Montreaux, Switzerland
Quai Alfred Chatelanat – Castle Chillon – Montreaux, Switzerland
Getting There
To get to Castle Chillon there are many options. One preferrable one, since the walk along the Quai is fairly long, at least a couple of miles, is taking the boat. It docks at several places and has a rather spotty schedule, so check the authorities and the schedule at your location prior to depending upon it. It does however dock just below the castle and had arrived as we were on our tour of it.
Castle Chillon – Lake Boat Embarking – Montreaux, Switzerland
You can also take the bus. This is probably the easiest option and there are numerous bus stops along the way. The 201 from Clarens to Veytaux comes every half hour. We chose this option to return to our hotel. Tickets can be purchases on the SBB mobile application.
Chateau de Chillon
The Castle Chillon was originally built by the Savoy family and has had many different functions since it was first erected. It can be seen in the distance for some time before one notices the gun casement that guards it to the north.
Castle Chillon – Lake Leman – Montreaux, Switzerland
Castle Chillon – Lake Moat – Montreaux, Switzerland
Castle Chillon – Lake Moat – Montreaux, Switzerland
The castle has a number of rooms dedicated to particular themes. Each has a unique story to tell, as well as furnishing that were used in the past by the residents. The following were taken while touring the inside of the castle.
Castle Chillon – Interior Ward or Courtyard – Montreaux, Switzerland
Castle Chillon – Interior Ward or Courtyard – Montreaux, Switzerland
Castle Chillon – Constable’s Dining Hall – Montreaux, Switzerland
Castle Chillon – Constable’s Dining Hall – Montreaux, Switzerland
