Dukes of Savoy - Chillon, Switzerland - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

From 1416 to 1860, the House of Savoy ruled the Duchy of Savoy (Italian: Savoia, French: Savoie, German: Savoyen). The Duchy was a state in the northern part of the Italian Peninsula, with some territories that are now in France. It was a continuation of the County of Savoy. The duchy was a constituent state of the Holy Roman Empire, specifically its Upper Rhenish Circle.

In modern France, Savoy is part of the Rhône-Alpes region. Following its annexation to France in 1860 by a plebiscite, the territory of Savoy was divided administratively into two separate departments, Savoie and Haute-Savoie.

The Castle of Chillon was the residence of the Counts of Savoy throughout the Middle Ages. Originally a fortress, the Castle of Chillon underwent numerous transformations with a view to its adaptation to the advances in the defensive and offensive weapons of the age.

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Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family Full name of the bearer: Counts and Dukes of Savoy Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: several places inside Chateau de Chillon Material / Design: Combination of materials Address: Av. de Chillon 21 CH - 1820 Veytaux / Montreux Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link] Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link] Blazon (heraldic description): Not listed

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