Chillon

Japanese: Chillon
Chillon

…When Rousseau published his novel “New Héloïse” in 1761, which was set in the Lake Geneva area, it attracted attention, and the area became a famous resort, especially after the 1880s, due to its mild climate and scenic beauty. It is also a base for sightseeing to Chillon Castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, known for Byron's poem “The Prisoner of Chillon,” and the town of Caux, which offers a commanding view of Lake Geneva. [Yasuichi Morita]. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Chillon" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…1761年ルソーがレマン湖一帯を背景に書いた小説《新エロイーズ》を発表すると注目をひき,気候温暖な景勝とあいまって,とくに1880年代以降には有名な保養地となった。バイロンの詩《シヨンの囚人》で知られるレマン湖畔のシヨンChillon城,レマン湖の眺望をほしいままにするコーCauxの町への観光拠点でもある。【森田 安一】。…

※「Chillon」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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