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Ulrich von Sax-Hohensax, First Commander-in-Chief of the Swiss Army (1512–1513)

Ulrich von Sax-Hohensax, First Commander-in-Chief of the Swiss Army (1512–1513)

by Nicolas Burnet | Dec 16, 2025 | History

Ulrich von Sax-Hohensax (vers 1460/1462–1538) occupe une place singulière dans l’histoire militaire de la Confédération suisse du début du XVIe siècle. Premier commandant en chef de l’ensemble des troupes confédérées lors des campagnes d’Italie de 1512–1513, il...
Chillon and its region from 1900 to 1995 – Heritage, tourism, and memory 5/5

Chillon and its region from 1900 to 1995 – Heritage, tourism, and memory 5/5

by Nicolas Burnet | Dec 8, 2025 | History

Chillon et sa région de 1900 à 1995 – Patrimoine, tourisme et mémoire 5/5 Du début du XXe siècle à 1995, Chillon et sa région vivent une métamorphose profonde : le château passe de prison et arsenal à musée et icône touristique, tandis que Villeneuve se transforme en...
The Military Fortress of Chillon – A 20th-century fortress (1941–1994) 4/5

The Military Fortress of Chillon – A 20th-century fortress (1941–1994) 4/5

by Nicolas Burnet | Dec 8, 2025 | History

Le Fort militaire de Chillon – Une forteresse du XXe siècle (1941–1994) 4/5 Derrière le château médiéval de Chillon, un autre monument domine le Léman : le Fort militaire de Chillon. Construit en 1941–1942, ce fort d’artillerie et d’infanterie devient la porte...
Villeneuve and the Chillon region – From lakeside village to tourist center (13th–19th centuries) 3/5

Villeneuve and the Chillon region – From lakeside village to tourist center (13th–19th centuries) 3/5

by Nicolas Burnet | Dec 8, 2025 | History

Villeneuve et la région de Chillon– Du bourg lacustre au centre touristique (XIIIe–XIXe siècle) 3/5 Villeneuve, « la ville neuve » fondée en 1214, est bien plus qu’un simple relais entre la Suisse et l’Italie : c’est un centre économique, administratif et culturel au...
Chillon sous Berne et le canton de Vaud – Prison, arsenal et naissance du tourisme (1536–1895) 2/5

Chillon sous Berne et le canton de Vaud – Prison, arsenal et naissance du tourisme (1536–1895) 2/5

by Nicolas Burnet | Dec 8, 2025 | History

Chillon sous Berne et le canton de Vaud – Prison, arsenal et naissance du tourisme (1536–1895)  2/5 Après la conquête bernoise de 1536, le château de Chillon quitte l’ombre des comtes de Savoie pour devenir un pilier de l’administration bernoise. Pendant plus de trois...
Chillon in the Middle Ages – A fortified castle at the heart of Savoyard power (11th–15th centuries) 1/5

Chillon in the Middle Ages – A fortified castle at the heart of Savoyard power (11th–15th centuries) 1/5

by Nicolas Burnet | Dec 8, 2025 | History

Chillon au Moyen Âge – Un château-fort au cœur du pouvoir savoyard (XIe–XVe siècle) 1/5 Perché sur son rocher au bord du Léman, le château de Chillon est bien plus qu’un décor romantique : c’est un témoin de plus de huit siècles d’histoire stratégique et politique....
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