Be swept away by these beautiful photos of Chillon Castle , Switzerland.

The prettiest Swiss castle, Chillon Castle sits on a rocky islet along the shores of Lake Geneva, near the border of Switzerland and France. The castle consists of 100 independent buildings that were gradually connected to become the building as it stands now. This monument with over 1'000 years of history, has always inspired artists and writers, from Jean-Jacques Rousseau to Victor Hugo and Lord Byron, from Delacroix to Courbet.