view on the Chillon Castle
by Michelle Meenawong
Title
view on the Chillon Castle
Artist
Michelle Meenawong
Medium
Photograph - Metal Print
Description
In its current state, the Castle of Chillon is the result of several centuries of constant building, adaptations, renovations and restorations.
Excavations carried out from the end of the 19th century, in particular by the archeologist Albert Naef (1862-1936), affirm that this site has been occupied since the Bronze Age.
The rocky island on which the castle is built, was both a natural protection and a strategic location to control the passage between northern and southern Europe.
The history of the castle was influenced by three major periods:
THE SAVOY PERIOD (12TH CENTURY TO 1536)
The first written mention of the castle appears in 1150. At that time, the Counts of Savoy controlled the fort, as well as the path between the lake and the mountains.
From the 13th century onwards, the castle was extended, and under Pierre II of Savoy, it became the summer residence of the Counts.
As early as 1150, the Counts of Savoy controlled the fort, as well as the path between the lake and the mountains, which gave them a strategic location on the route leading from the north to the south.
In the 13th century, the Counts furthered their conquests of the territory of Vaud until their domination was extended over approximately two-thirds of the territory which makes up today’s French-speaking Switzerland. The Chillon Castle was extended at that time, in particular under Pierre II of Savoy who transformed it into a summer residence for the Counts. The Counts did not live in Chillon year-round as they moved around to govern and stay close to their subjects. Nevertheless, a castellan bailiff stayed in the castle at all seasons to take care of affairs.
Little by little, the Chillon Castle started to be neglected as the court of Savoy favored other castles. But from 1536 on, the Bernese brought the fort back to life.
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