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I took this picture in Autumn.. Just before the first snow, when the nature was dying temporarily.

Chillon is located on the shore of Lake Léman.
It's easily accessible to visitors either on foot by Montreux (around 40 minutes on the shoreline) or by Bus from either Vevey or Montreux.

The Castle became popular when Lord Byron wrote the poem The Prisoner Of Chillon (1816).
It's about the story of François de Bonivard, a Genevois monk and politician who was imprisoned there from 1530 to 1536.

It's one of the best preserved medieval castles in Europe.

For more informations: http://www.chillon.ch/

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  • Copyright: Jade Dexter (Asibylle) (18)
  • Genre: Places
  • Medium: Color
  • Date Taken: 2008-11-30
  • Categories: Castles
  • Photo Version: Original Version
  • Date Submitted: 2009-06-09 15:17
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