The Foundation
Mission and organisation
As the most visited historical monument in Switzerland, Chillon Castle is a real medieval gem. It is renowned for its great cultural value and significance for Swiss heritage, as well as its international tourist appeal.
Since 2002, the castle has been taken care of by the Chillon Castle Foundation, whose mission is to manage, preserve and restore this historic site belonging to the Canton of Vaud.
Mission
Bringing our heritage to life
Offering every visitor a unique experience, where historical narratives and monument preservation blend seamlessly with the present day.
Values
AUTHENTicity
hospitality
Quality
421’718 visitors in 2025
22’517 attendees of cultural events
3’507 guided tours
34.9 EPT with 62% of seasonal workers returning
The Foundation Board
The Foundation’s Board of Trustees works in close collaboration with the castle management team as well as the Technical Commission. It can consist of seven to thirteen members and is managed by the Executive Committee, which is itself made up of three to five members, including the President and the Treasurer.
Anne-Catherine Lyon
Former Council of States Member – President
Laurent Wehrli
National Council Member – Treasurer
Danielle Chaperon, Professor of literature, specialising in dramaturgy and the history of theatre, Lausanne
Olivier Gfeller, Mayor of Montreux
Vincent Grandjean, Former Cantonal Chancellor for Vaud
Michel Vust, Director General for Culture to the Canton of Vaud
Florence Siegrist, Former Prefect to the Riviera Pays-d’Enhaut district
Sandra Laydu Molinari, Notary in Montreux
Rachel Perroud,Regional Manager (Riviera SMEs), Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Vevey
François Cardinaux, President of the Chillon Circle of Friends, Vevey
The Technical Commission
The Technical Commission is made up of five members and is presided over by a representative from the buildings department for the Canton of Vaud. The Commission is tasked with preserving the castle. Their meetings are attended by the Director and resident architect designated by the Board of Trustees.
Corinne Länzlinger
Project manager, architect – President
Danielle Chaperon, professor of literature, specialising in dramaturgy and the history of theatre
Nicolas Delachaux, architect at Boujol & Delachaux S.A.
Bernard Zumthor, architect and federal expert
Antoine Graf, Graf & Rouault Architectes, Chillon Castle Foundation’s resident architect
Marta Sofia dos Santos, Director of the Chillon Castle Foundation
Our team
During peak season, almost 80 people (approx. 34 FTE) of 16 different nationalities, help to keep the Foundation operating at its best, spanning:
- Surveillance and maintenance
- Front-of-house and sales: bookings, tickets and shops
- Cultural mediation: passionate guides and scientific experts
- Museography and collection management
- Marketing and communications
- HR administration and finance
Partners
Tourism and transport partners
Charities
Media partners
