TIMELINE

10th - 12th century (1000-1160)

·         Construction started on Chateau De Chillon.
.          The Bishops ruled
·         The castle was handed over to the House of Savoy in approximately 1160 after a treaty was made.


     
12th – 16th century (1160-1536)

·         The Savoyard ruled Chateau De Chillon.

·         In 1214 Thomas I of Savoy founded the town of Villeneuve. A place that was big enough to undergo construction, e.g., Toll booths, storage and other port facilities.

·         During the 13th century the Savoy family conquered a big percentage of the Vaud region.

·         1189-1233 vital construction work was made to the castle by Peter II of Savoy. This was when the castle was finished.

·         In 1536 the Bernese conquered the castle, after a treaty was made.


16th- 18th century (1536-1798)

·         In 1536 the Bernese ruled.

·         They mostly used it as a prison.

·         In 1798 patriots from Vevey and Montreux conquered the castle. Once again, a siege was not involved but a treaty was (now commonly known as the Vaud revolution.)


18th-21st century (1798-2011)

·         In 1798 it was the start of the cantonal period (also known as the Vaudois period)

·         After the Vaud revolution the castle became national property.

·         At the end of the 19th century restoration work began.
       
.        It is now open to the public for guided tours. It was listed as 'Swizerlands most visited historical monument'.

Chateau De Chillon was never involved in a siege. However, it did change hands through treaties.

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