Dracula's Castle

Thw most interesting place we visited today was Chateau Chillon, or Chillon Castle, near Montreux, Switzerland, considered to be the inspiration for the Count Dracula stories.  When you visit this place you can certainly see why the count would be comfortable here! The picture leaves little to the imagination when one is familiar with Dracula's escapades. The castle has gone through several stages of growth since the early 12th century and today is so clean and well preserved that any of the Savoy counts or dukes could show up at any minute and feel right at home. It took almost 2 hours to explore the castle from its dungeons where prisoners were chained to the walls and pillars, to the top of the castle keep where one can see for miles in any dirrection. Today's pictures show the exterior of the castle and some of the beautiful Swiss scenery at this site.

At the end of this day we were treated to a wonderful 2 star Michelin dinner at a restaurant in the French Alps. A great end to a great day.  Au revoir.