Montreux

From the lake to the mountains and vineyards, the Montreux Riviera offers postcard writing. It is a piece of true paradise that has drawn many artists, writers and travelers in search of beauty, peace and ... inspiration.

Not surprisingly, Charlie Chaplin chose to spend 25 years in the Vevey Hills, and that Freddie Mercury caused Lake Geneva to collapse with the Le Grammont Mountains on the cover of the album "Made in Heaven", which Igor Stravinski wrote "The Rite of Spring" in Montreux, or that the Prince declared his love for Lavaux in a song named after the famous vineyard, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From Villeneuve to Lutry, on the shores of Lake Geneva, the Montreux Riviera enjoys a microclimate that gives it a Mediterranean look. The atmosphere is perfect for relaxing, strolling, discovering new places, and the climate is just right for a rich, expertly cultivated area for farmers and winemakers.

A few minutes from the shore and up the hills, the dense jungle invites pedestrians to hike the mountain trails, see the blossoms of the wild narcissus - locally known as the “May snow” - and admire the ever-changing panorama. The arrival of the first snowflakes marks the beginning of Alpine fun, ice skating, snow boots or just on foot.

For younger sports visitors, Chaplin's World and Chillon Castle are the museum's top choices. Why not allow yourself to be tempted to board the historic CGN ship, or the Belle Epoque train on the GoldenPass line?

The Montreux Riviera is a land of contrasts. It is a suburb of Switzerland where tourists and locals have lived together for three centuries. The region is very rich in cultural events, including the unrelenting Montreux Jazz Festival, and boasts some of the world's best hotel schools and private clinics. It is also a business center with well-suited infrastructure for organizing international conferences.

Up in Rochers-de-Naye and Les Pléiades, in snowmobiles, on the ice or in a sunny sunny spot, Montreux Riviera combines winter fun with a view of the lake with beautiful cozy restaurants that provide traditional dishes. In the center of the old town or on the shores of the lake, the famous Vevey Christmas market and the famous Montreux Noël invite you to share a special occasion in the festive season.

When the sun shines, it is a good time to discover many parts of the Montreux Riviera. From the lavish vineyards of Lavaux to the valleys of Villeneuve, Montreux and Vevey, from hiking trails to the most popular festivals, there are joie de vivre hints about this area. A wide range of experiences that you can enjoy as you wish.