Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, near Montreux, it has occupied a place in history since the Bishops of Sion found a site many years ago.
The dungeon has been home to a number of distinguished guest. In 1946, my Dad was at least a visitor.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Chateau de Chillon 1946
Past postcards filled a box kept by my father since 1946. The "Great War" had just ended, and he was part of the "Army of Occupation" that resided in Germany after the war. On leave, he visited Switzerland, and collected a number of postcards. The following are two of the "Chateau de Chillion".
Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, near Montreux, it has occupied a place in history since the Bishops of Sion found a site many years ago.
The dungeon has been home to a number of distinguished guest. In 1946, my Dad was at least a visitor.
Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, near Montreux, it has occupied a place in history since the Bishops of Sion found a site many years ago.
The dungeon has been home to a number of distinguished guest. In 1946, my Dad was at least a visitor.
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The wife and I were there on 21 July 2006. It's a rememberable place especially the period weapons.
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