And then they came to the French-spoken part of Switzerland and built essentially around the Lake of Geneva castles, but as well inside the country too. They had a count, a duke, even an antipope.

There's endless beauty to explore, but don't forget to experience some of Switzerland's amazing historic sites during your trip. Chillon Castle has ... Once inside, you can explore the grand ...

Meier recommends the Christmas market on the lake, known as Montreux Noël, or a boat trip to Chillon Castle. View of mountains from Soglio, Switzerland. "Soglio, often called ‘the gateway to ...

Archaeologists in Switzerland have ... The artifact was found inside the remains of a medieval weaving cellar on the southeastern grounds of Kyburg Castle. Located near the Swiss-German border ...

Like so many of Europe’s centuries-old castles, Schloss Schauenstein, in remote Fürstenau, Switzerland, has lived many lives. Once part of a fortress belonging to a local bishop, it was ...

or a boat trip to Chillon Castle. "Soglio, often called ‘the gateway to paradise,’ is a remote village high above the Bregaglia Valley in the south of Switzerland. Its exceptional location ...