Conduct

Administrative conduct

Chillon Castle belongs to the Canton of Vaud and is entrusted to the Chillon Castle Foundation for its use and conservation.

Any team tasked with conservation work on an historic monument must fully respect and promote its continuity.

The contractor, i.e. Chillon Castle Foundation, oversees the funds allocated to preserving the castle; the Technical Commission has been responsible for overseeing construction works since 1889; and the project manager, i.e. the castle architect, coordinates the work carried out by specialists and third-party companies.

Official experts ensure that the code of ethics is adhered to, while user representatives ensure that the building is properly managed and that operations run smoothly.

After the scientific restoration of the castle by archaeologist Albert Naef, the two world wars led to severe funding cuts for conservation work at Chillon Castle. Work has been ongoing since the 1970s to remedy this delay.