School trips

Official guide

No time to waste, grab a guide and discover (almost) everything there is to see at the castle! Our guides will take you back in time, on a quest through the most emblematic places of the castle.

You will learn all about the famous prison, the banquet halls, the ceremonial rooms and the famous latrines !

Discovery tour “The Treasure Chest!” 

Open a trunk and choose some objects: listen! They have lots of stories to tell you… Coming directly from the Middle Ages, an inhabitant of the castle takes you into the rooms and tells you all their little secrets.

This tour is designed for children aged between 3 and 6.

With guide in costume

Think your pupils could learn a thing or two from a character in period costume? This is the time-travelling tour for you! A page, lady-in-waiting, Bernese castellan, or duchess of Savoy will take you on an extraordinary journey to another world, giving you a glimpse into Chillon’s past.

Together, you’ll uncover the mysteries behind hidden passageways, the underground Gothic vaulted ceilings and the prison where the famous Bonivard was kept.

A fun, lighthearted way to learn all about this Vaudois castle.

With a guide in medieval costume to fit your chosen theme: Castle workshop / A day in the life

An unusual journey into the medieval world through the senses and interaction ! Drop your gadgets! Our guide will take you and your pupils on a sensory rollercoaster as you smell popular spices of yore, touch objects and fabrics, and really focus in on every inch of the wall paintings….

With official guide, or guide in costume

Watch as your pupils uncover the secrets of the stronghold… this 80-minute tour, designed for school leavers, comes with a specialist guide.

They will show you around the rooms built for aristocrats, underground and prisons, taking a closer look at precious objects from the Chillon Castle collection and homing in on what makes them special.

A history lesson you’ll never forget !

Official guide in themed costume

Chillon is steeped in history, art and landscapes that have enchanted visitors since time immemorial, including great artists such as Courbet, Flaubert, Rousseau, Gogol to name a few… Follow the red thread through the castle rooms and unravel a strong theme fit for a stronghold! Only available during temporary exhibitions.

Actually: from 14 September 2023 to 14 April 2024 « Leah Linh – Fortunes et reflets au temps de Pierre II de Savoie ».