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30 July 2025

Quiz about the collections

The Dissecting / Dressing Chillon exhibition tells the castle's story through its collections – giving you a chance to rediscover a unique side to our lakeside fortress through its history, traces of the past and its staging. To help you get to know the monument and its historical objects better, why not take our quiz?

A journey through archaeological finds and cultural treasures

The Dissecting / Dressing Chillon exhibition tells the castle's story through its collections – giving you a chance to rediscover a unique side to our lakeside fortress through its history, traces of the past and its staging. To help you get to know the monument and its historical objects better, why not take our quiz?

 
1. Depuis quand le château est-il classé en tant que monument historique ?
 
2. Quel est le nom du premier archéologue et architecte du château de Chillon ?
 
3. Qu’est-ce qu’une escabelle ?
 
4. Quel est l’objet le plus vieux retrouvé au château ?
 
5. Combien de coffres sont exposés actuellement au château de Chillon ?
 
6. Quand la Fondation du Château de Chillon, qui gère le château actuellement, a-t-elle été fondée ?
 
7. À qui appartient actuellement la majorité des collections exposées au château de Chillon ?
 
8. Pourquoi y a-t-il tant de channes (cruches en étain) dans les collections ?
 
9. D’où provient le lit exposé dans la chambre bernoise ?
 
10. Elles ont été achetées comme modèles pour des restaurations futures, et pour garnir les portes du château en cas de besoin. Elles sont en métal, parfois ornés de décors végétaux. Que sont-elles ?

Further reading

Chillon History Quiz

Chillon Castle is the most visited monument in Switzerland. You may well have visited before… but how well do you really know the castle? These questions are designed to test your skill and decide if you’re worthy of the title of lord or lady of the castle.
Answer the questions

Chillon left bare? INCONCEIVABLE! – A castle fit to burst? IMPOSSIBLE!

Dissecting / Dressing Chillon offers a whole new perspective on how the castle presents itself to the public and tells its story.
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One ring to rule them all at Chillon Castle

In room 17 – known as the Peter II room, there is a ring set with an engraved sapphire. Visitors are always astounded by its sheer size.

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