The Chateau de Chillon is a place of romance,
An island fortress, it overlooks France,
On the shore of the lake*, in the commune of Veyteux,
It is only 3 k from Switzerland’s Montreux.
Thought to be built in 1160 or even 1005,
Home to the Dukes of Savoy, whilst they were alive.
Byron wrote a poem about it and its captive, de Bonivard,
Introducing the castle to readers, both near and far.
You’ll also find it in Henry James, I’m betting,
Because in Daisy Miller it provides a setting…
Made of 100 buildings all linked up now,
I urge you to find a way to visit somehow!
*Lake Geneva.
Caro Field Author 
Very informative poem, Caroness, not unlike my Tanzanian nature cinquains. It’s nice to find another poet who enjoys thoroughly researching their subjects.
Thank you Belinda!
I will probably never visit this. Sadness. I’ve been to Lake Geneva before but my sister and dad were getting the stomach flu so we had almost no time.
What a shame, because it is utterly beautiful.,, damn the flu!
I have added this to my places to visit in Pinterest. I love how enchanting it is and I love your poem.
So glad you like it on both counts!
Thank you. I love the idea of the linked buildings!!
Me too!