Blog > Chillon artists quiz...
19 January 2024

Chillon artists quiz

Chillon Castle is the most visited monument in Switzerland. No doubt, just like many famous artists, you’ve already been. Test your knowledge and find out who really crossed over the drawbridge.

Chillon artists quiz

Chillon Castle is the most visited monument in Switzerland. No doubt, just like many famous artists, you’ve already been. Test your knowledge and find out who really crossed over the drawbridge.

 
1. Quel écrivain russe dit avoir gravé son nom au bas d’une colonne de la prison ?
 
2. Quel peintre surréaliste a laissé un dessin dans le livre d’or de Chillon ?
 
3. Quel artiste accompagnait le poète Lord Byron lors de sa première visite de Chillon, en juin 1816 ?
 
4. Qui a peint le château de ChillonTM à une vingtaine de reprises ?
 
5. Quel philosophe du XVIIIe siècle décrit les abords du château de Chillon à la fin d’un roman ?
 
6. Quel auteur de contes a visité le château de ChillonTM, qui a par la suite servi d’inspiration pour une adaptation de Disney ?
 
7. Quel écrivain américain alcoolique a visité le château de ChillonTM ?
 
8. Quel écrivain français a le moins raconté de bêtises après sa visite au château de ChillonTM ?

Further reading

Test: Which princess of Savoy are you?

This quiz from Chillon magazine helps you discover which princess lies dormant within you. Choose an answer for each question and find out your royal result!

In exhibition workshop « CAROLINE TSCHUMI – ILLUMINATED PRINCESSES »

The Vaud-based artist reveals part of the process behind her 12 portraits of countesses and duchesses of Savoy, as she puts the finishing touches to Béatrice of Portugal. Take a video tour of a glimpse into Caroline Tschumi’s world!

Exhibition: Leah Linh brings Peter II of Savoy to life

Contemporary artist, Leah Linh, takes us on a journey back to the 13th century in her exhibition Fortunes and reflections in the era of Peter II of Savoy.
This site is registered on wpml.org as a development site. Switch to a production site key to remove this banner.