If any of you are interested, I have more information concerning the magnificant and powerful Chateau de Chillon (Castle of Chillon) which sits on the shores of Lake Geneva. It is probably one of the most famous castle in the whole of Europe. And it is remarkably preserved as well. This is just a little history.

• 12th century - Belonged to the Counts of Savoy who modified and enlarged it.
• 13th and 14th century - Used by the Counts of Savoy as summer residence. And also as a prison. They added more fortifications to the existing ones.
• 1536 - Captured by Bernese after they invaded from the North.
• 1798 - Owned by Canton of Vaud after their independence.
• 1816 - Chateau de Chillon was made famous by Lord Bryon who wrote the poem “The Prisoner of Chillon” about Francois de Bonivard who was a prisoner in the castle.

If you are looking for a modern day walkthough of the castle, you should look at the articles written by Scolls. It describes in detail the layout of the exterior and the interior of the castle.

Switzerland - Chateau de Chillon Part 1 | Switzerland - Chateau de Chillon Part 2 |Switzerland - Chateau de Chillon Part 3

Yes, my friend Scolls has completed the final and the best article on his travel to Chateau de Chillon - Chateau de Chillon Part 3. This is a long one, so please take your time, prepare a cup of tea and enjoy this final masterpiece. And it looks like the next travel article by Scolls will be on Belgium somewhere. I don’t know exactly where and I would like it to be a surprise as well. Maybe it’s about him meeting a murder detective?

Anyone know whether it is true that once in Switzerland there were laws against slamming the door of your car when you are in a city? That’s what I read from somewhere. I wonder if there were such laws, how is anyone going to close their car doors without slamming it? I have seem some cars with the automatic door closing system, but that would take a rather long time to just close one door.

If you would like to contact Scolls on article writing or for whatsoever reason, you can contact him on his forum - Search Engine Forums. Scolls is a busy man, but I am sure he will find some time to listen to your request or questions.