Montreux-Vevey Tourisme
Rue du Théâtre 5
1820 Montreux
T +41 (0)84 886 84 84
F +41 (0)21 962 84 86
http://www.montreuxriviera.com
Because of the exceptionally mild climate Montreux is called the capital of the Vaud Riviera. Plants
associated with the Mediterranean, such as pines, cypresses and palm trees grow here. Charlie
Chaplin, Freddie Mercury and several other famous people of world-renown lived and continue to live
on the Vaud Riviera.
The long, flower-bordered lake promenade which links Vevey and Montreux going all the way to
Chillon Castle is simply asking to be strolled along. Cultural events, such as the Montreux Jazz
Festival, as well as countless excursion options to the mountainous hinterland or on the lake make
Montreux the most popular excursion and holiday destination. Many of the houses along the lakeside
road, including the magnificent Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, date from the hayday of the Belle
Montreux
The town of Montreux nestles in a sheltered Lake Geneva bay,
surrounded by vineyards and against the breathtaking backdrop of
snow-covered Alps. The Montreux Jazz Festival, which takes place in
June/July and features concerts on a variety of stages and parks is
very famous.
200 m
1000 ft
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General Info
Important holidays 2013 in Montreux
01. Jan 2013 Tu New Year s Day
29. Mär 2013 Fr Good Friday
31. Mär 2013 Su Easter
01. Apr 2013 Mo Easter Monday
09. May 2013 Th Ascension Day
19. May 2013 Su Whitsun
01. Aug 2013 Th Swiss National Holiday
16. Sep 2013 Mo Bettagsmontag
25. Dec 2013 We Christmas
Opening hours
Shops/shopping
Monday - Friday: 8 am / 8.45 am - 6.30 pm /
7 pm
Saturday: 8 am / 8.45 am - 6 pm
Late night shopping: Friday, 9 am - 8 pm
(Shopping centre)
Banks and currency exchange
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 12 noon / 2 pm - 5
pm
Saturday: closed
Public authorities and offices
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 11.30 pm / 2 pm -
4.30 pm
Saturday: closed
Canton:
Vaud
Postcode/ZIP:
1816 - 1831
Altitude:
372 m
Population:
22,100
Language:
Französisch
Important phone numbers
Emergency calls:
117 Police
118 Fire
144 Ambulance
1414 Swiss heli rescue
General information:
1811 General information such as eg
doctors, theater, etc.
140 Breakdown Service
162 Weather Information
163 Road conditions
187 Avalanche Bulletin
Epoque. And the town has a modern congress and exhibition centre: the Montreux Music and
Convention Centre (2M2C).
Highlights
●
Rochers-de-Naye - the Rochers-de-Naye rack-railway, after overcoming a difference in altitude
of 1600 metres, reaches one of the most beautiful vantage points in western Switzerland.
●
Golden Pass Line - the panorama train operates between Montreux, Gstaad and the Bernese
Oberland with connections to Lucerne.
●
Lake Geneva Shipping Company - the ships, some of which are still powered by paddles, take
visitors to the picturesque lakeside resorts.
●
Chillon Castle - located on a rocky island near the shore featuring fortified walls and towers; the
prison in which Bonivard was held in chains for four years and which provided Lord Byron with
the inspiration for his famous poem "The prisoners of Chillon" in 1816 deserves particular
attention. Nowadays the castle is a museum.
Top Events
Montreux Jazz Festival - since its beginning in 1967 the festival has developed into a big event which
frequently features the greatest jazz, blues, rock, world music and soul musicians (June/July).
Comedy Festival - the humour festival every year brings together the most famous comedians from
the French-, German- and English-speaking areas (December).
Christmas Market - one of Switzerland's famous Christmas Markets with numerous attractions and
over one hundred decorated wooden houses brimming with gifts (December).
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A perfect day in Montreux Riviera.
Is this the path to happiness? The lakefront promenade between chic
Montreux and charming Vevey is said to be the finest in Switzerland.
The terraced vineyards of Lavaux, meanwhile, have been declared a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. “This must be heaven,” sang an
enchanted Freddie Mercury – a view no doubt shared by many of the
stars who flock to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
00:00
Fairmont Le
Montreux Palace
In terms of atmosphere and style, this place is hard to beat. The
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace is one of Switzerland’s most
famous palace hotels – a dream destination offering total
relaxation.
16:00
Lake Geneva’s
famous castle
The Château de Chillon, perched on a rock just off the shore of
Lake Geneva, is Switzerland’s most-visited historical attraction. It
has inspired countless artists and writers from JMW Turner and
Gustave Courbet to Victor Hugo and Lord Byron; visit the castle
today, and hundreds of years of history – from the 12th to the 16th
centuries – are as vivid as ever. The lake-and-mountain setting is
perhaps the finest in Switzerland.
18:00
In the golden light
of evening
For wine lovers, the Vinoteca at the restaurant La Rouvenaz on
the promenade is the place to meet to taste exquisite Italian
wines. Tuscan wine on your lips, Lake Geneva before your eyes
and the golden light of evening on your face: “La Terrasse” of the
Rouvenaz is a wonderful summer venue at which to await
Switzerland’s finest sunset.
19:30
A taste of the
East
A masterpiece of Middle Eastern architecture in the heart of
Montreux: the Palais Oriental, for decades a private residence,
has been lovingly renovated by Moroccan craftsmen. Today it is
home to a restaurant boasting filigree honeycomb carving,
colourful windows, ornate mosaics and exquisite marquetry, and
serving mouth-watering Lebanese-Moroccan cuisine. Undisputed
speciality of the house: the finest Iranian caviar.
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22:00
Like James Bond
Time to try your luck, perhaps, at the legendary Casino Barrière of
Montreux... There is no shortage of opportunity, with 22 gaming
tables, a poker room and 385 slot machines – 10,000 square
metres of gaming, no less. The casino also boasts three
restaurants and two bars. To round off the evening, take a place
on one of the terraces, and enjoy the spectacle of Lake Geneva
shimmering in the moonlight.
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Current events
31
MÄR
Easter at Chillon
11:00 Uhr
All visitors can let their imaginations soar on Easter Sunday by
decorating eggs to be hung on the tree in the Bernese Garden,
aiming at 2,013 eggs for the tree!
The workshop is free of charge and open to all visitors from 11:00
to 16:00, - 1 egg per person until stock runs out.
Château de Chillon, Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux
03
APR
Montreux Choral
Festival
The Montreux Choral Festival was created in 1964 under the
name International Choral Encounters. Each spring it welcomes
choirs of all styles from Switzerland and abroad, regardless of the
age or the number of performers. The only criterion applied by the
selection committee and the jury is quality! In 2013, the Festival
will feature a new concept based on conviviality and sharing.
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03
APR
Wood Workshop
"My little wooden
toy"
10:00 Uhr
During Easter and autumn holidays, Chillon castle is offering
educational workshops that give children between 9 and 12 years
old the chance to come into direct contact with our monuments
and its collections. These participative workshops are held in a
stimulating environment that encourages learning.
A branch and a knife !
This is a unique opportunity for children to safely discover how to use a knife properly. Whittling or
carving wood to make objects is an age-old skill accessible to anyone!
Sitting on a little block of wood in front of the fire crackiling in the fireplace, children will each have a
little knife and will learn how to work with this ancient tool to carve their own little wooden toy.
Workshop leader: Claude Veuillet, wood conservator and restorer
Two workshops each day 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00
Château de Chillon, Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux
07
APR
Cooking
Workshop
"Cooking with
Medieval recipes"
10:00 Uhr
During Easter and autumn holidays, Chillon castle is offering
educational workshops that give children between 9 and 12 years
old the chance to come into direct contact with our monuments
and its collections. These participative workshops are held in a
stimulating environment that encourages learning.
Come and discover the flavours of the Middle Ages and prepare princely dishes that used to be
made for knights and princesses!
Banquets and menus made to Maître Chiquart’s recipes!
Workshop leader: Yvan Schneider, cooking professor in Vevey
Two workshops each day 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00
Château de Chillon, Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux
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19
APR
Architecture
contest
09:00 Uhr
The improvement of its visitor services facilities has been
targeted by the Chillon Castle Foundation within the framework of
its development strategy. This applies in particular to arrivals at
the castle by assuring quality installations.
This vision is also completely in line with the needs for the
conservation and continuous development of our heritage site, as it aims to relieve the impact on the
monument generated by tourist-linked activities.
In order to achieve this objective, the Foundation organised a SIA 142 architecture and landscape
architecture contest, on 16 October 2012. Open to all, the project includes further enhancement of
the site and its landscaping, as well as the construction of a service building outside the castle.
This new building will house a cafeteria and a new sales venue that will group the two existing shops,
along with the necessary services.
A highly qualified jury has been designated to select the winner and the other projects that will be
granted awards on April 18 2013.
In accordance with SIA 143 regulations, all projects submitted to the jury will be displayed to the
public as of 19 April. The exhibition will be on view in various rooms and halls in the castle, and will
allow visitors to see the contestants’ work and the future aspect of the areas around the castle itself.
Château de Chillon, Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux
04
MAY
Narcissus
Festival
During the Narcissus Festival, you have the opportunity to take
part in a series of guided tours among the fields of narcissus, in
Mont-Pélerin, the Pléiades and Les Paccots. For more
information: Montreux-Vevey Tourisme +41 (0) 962 84 74 or
info@mvtourism.ch
La Riviera, 1820 Montreux
11
MAY
14th Museum's
Night
17:00 Uhr
Let's party as in the Middle Ages!
Music and juggling that will turn your head!
Unusual performances and tours for the whole family, not to
mention the great raclette and ever-present cervelas sausages
grilled over the fire!
Entertainment and guided tours from 5 until 11pm
Château de Chillon, Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux
12
MAY
Mothers'Day
Brunch
10:30 Uhr
Mothers'Day Brunch and children workshop
TIMETABLE
Brunch 10:30 – 13:30
Workshop 13:00-à 15:00
Château de Chillon, Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux
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28
MAY
Montreux Volley
Masters
The Montreux Volley Masters is a must-attend event, where the
worldâ??s best volleyball teams meet. Participation of the eight
best national selections of womenâ??s teams, with the presence
of China, Cuba, Brazil, the USA, Italy and Russia. The 28th edition
of the most prestigious international womenâ??s volleyball
tournament will be held at Salle Omnisports du Pierrier in
Clarens-Montreux.
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06
JUN
Open-air theatre
"The Taming of
the Shrew"
19:30 Uhr
Open-air theatre "The Taming of the Shrew" by William
Shakespeare
Producer Grantly Marshall and ADG Europe
Directed by Paul Stebbings
Performed in English only!
In the castle's third Courtyard, in all weathers.
Château de Chillon, Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux
15
JUN
ARS AMATA
ZÜRICH
19:00 Uhr
Ars Amata is devotion to Art, as well as the joy of playing and
sharing chamber music...
Elisabeth Weber-Erb and Cornelia Messerli- Ott violons
Rudolf Weber alto
Maja Weber cello
Fabio di Casola clarinette
Kenneth Henderson horn
PROGRAMME
G.Mahler Piano Quatuor
W.A.Mozart Clarinette Quintet KV 581
E.v.Dohnanyi Piano Sextet op. 37
The Ars Amata Zürich ensemle was created in 1974. The group plays chamber music in various
formations. Ars Amata often invites other musicians, enabling up to eight musicians to play together:
musicians who play strings, wind instruments and sometimes even a pianist, when the piece
performed so requires. The core of the ensemble consists of a family threesome; the founders and
one of their daughters.
Château de Chillon, Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux
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22
JUN
GN Ultima Necat
Role-playing
18:30 Uhr
A new life-size role-playing game!
This third edition is full of surprises for the players. There will be
constant eventful action and some rooms in the castle that
exceptionally will be accessible to the participants.
For just one evening Chillon Castle will live in the XIII the century once again:
- Experience court intrigues among the nobility
- Transmit the word of the Church in the twilight years of the Crusades
- Make the people’s voice be heard
- Be a champion at a jousting tournament
Chillon Castel and the Coryphée Association invite you to bring the Middle Ages back to this
thousand-year old monument through a life-size role-playing game designed for novices, lovers and
passionate fans of these activities.
Château de Chillon, Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux
07
JUL
Montreux-
Rochers de Naye
Walk
Setting off from Montreux and heading towards the summit of
Rochers-de-Naye, located at an altitude of 1,981 metres, this
event always attracts large numbers of participants. A natural
promontory overlooking the Vaud Riviera, Rochers-de-Naye offers
one of the most wonderful panoramic views over Lake Geneva
and the surrounding Alps. Participants cover a distance of 18.8
km with 1,600 metres difference in altitude; this monumental effort is rewarded throughout the
course by the magnificent landscape. Various departure points are located in Montreux and Caux
depending on the category of event (runners, walkers and Nordic walkers). Supporters are of course
welcome to encourage competitors, either at departure points in Montreux and Caux, or at other
strategic points on the course. Finally, for those wishing to be present at the finishing line, they can
take advantage of very attractive fares and reach Rochers-de-Naye by jumping aboard the cogwheel
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01
AUG
National Day
10:30 Uhr
Celebrate our magnificent Swiss National Day as a family with a
succulent country-style buffet, then test your knowledge of our
country in the quizzes and games to be held at the castle.
So, for example, did you know that Switzerland will be 722 years
old? How about you, can you match that?!?
Brunch from 10:30 to 13:30
Outdoor games and activities from 13:00 to 17:30
Château de Chillon, Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux
08
SEP
Route Gourmande
(wine trail)
Take a stroll through the verdant vineyards around Montreux and
sample the excellent local wine and culinary specialities of the
region. Info : www.routegourmande.ch
Les vignobles de l'appellation Vevey-Montreux, 1816 Chailly-Montreux
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12
OCT
Scary Night at the
Castle
17:00 Uhr
Discover a universe of fantasy that will give you the shivers down
your spine!
Put on your most beautiful costume and join us, if you dare!
Château de Chillon, Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux
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Architecture
Chillon Castle -
Water Castle on
Lake Geneva
The rock island between Lake Geneva and the steep looming
mountains was inhabited even in prehistoric times. For hundreds
of years the passage of ships on Lake Geneva and the important
land route to the St. Bernhard Pass was controlled from this
island. Chillon belonged to the Counts of Savoy from the 12th to
the 16th century, then the inhabitants of Bern conquered the
water castle, and subsequently the inhabitants of Vaud prevailed.
It’s possible to rent the castle for various events. From the Castle, you can reach Montreux (by boat,
by bus or on foot), where you can admire ten mile of sheltered bays, bordered with flower-lined
promenades, exotic plants and palm trees.
More than 300,000 guests visit Chillon per year. They view the wall paintings from the 14th century,
the subterranean vaults, parade halls and the bedroom (which has been preserved in its original
form) dating to the time of Bernese rule. The entire complex consists of 25 buildings and three
courtyards, protected by two circular walls.
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Bars
Casino Barrière
de Montreux
Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the Casino Barrière
welcomes its guests amid luxurious surroundings decorated with
a panoramic view of the lake and the Alps. With an area of 10,000
m2 reserved for entertainment, the Casino offers: three elegant
restaurants, two bars, terraces, 24 gaming tables and 377 slot
machines, shops, a superb swimming pool as well as a poker
room and jackpots.
Creative cuisine and fine service are on the menu at the casino’s 3 restaurants: Le Récital, with
panorama and fine dining, Le Saxo, French, Italian and Swiss cuisine with a jazzy decor and one of
the most beautiful terraces in the region; l’Entracte, with fast and varied cuisine.
Casino de Montreux · Rue du Théâtre 9 · 1820 Montreux · T +41 (0)21 962 83 83 · F +41 (0)21 962
83 90 · casinomontreux@lucienbarriere.com · www.casinodemontreux.ch
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City Museums
Blonay-Chamby -
Oldest Museum
Railway
The museum railway of Blonay-Chamby is owned by a
cooperative that maintains the museum's own narrow gauge
railway line and exhibits over 60 historic vehicles ranging from the
steam tramway locomotive to the electric streetcar in two halls in
Chaulin. The museum is unique especially because the steam
locomotives, electric locomotives, electric railcars, tram
carriages, railway carriages, freight cars and company vehicles are maintained so that they are
operational at any time.
The museum train Blonay-Chamby uses the three kilometer long narrow gauge line between Blonay
and Chamby, which was built in 1902. The best-known structure on the line is the 78-meter-long and
45-meter-high viaduct over the ravine of "Baye de Clarens".
Musée vivant du Chemin de Fer Blonay-Chamby · Case postale 366 · 1001 Lausanne · T +41 (0)21
943 21 21 · F +41 (0)21 943 22 21 · info@blonay-chamby.ch · www.blonay-chamby.ch
Swiss Camera
Museum Vevey
Swiss Camera Museum on the market square in Vevey was
opened in 1979 and extended in 2001.
A wide range of equipment may be viewed here, everything from
the camera obscura and the magic lantern to digital cameras.
There are also photographs on display, especially prints from the
early days of photography. Also provided are details of the history of some of the inventors who
contributed to the development of photography.
In addition to the permanent collection, there are temporary exhibitions on display all year round. To
ensure that all visitors get their money’s worth, there are also games, texts and special installations
for our younger guests.
Musée Suisse de l'Appareil Photographique · Grande Place · 1800 Vevey · T +41 (0)21 925 34 80 ·
F +41 (0)21 921 64 58 · cameramuseum@vevey.ch · www.cameramuseum.ch /
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City parks
La Rambertia
Alpine Garden
The garden has a total of more than 1,000 different flower
varieties and is situated at an altitude of 2,025m, at Rochers-de-
Naye. It is dedicated to Eugène Rambert, the 19th century poet
and writer from Montreux.
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme · Rue du Théâtre 5 · 1820 Montreux · T 0848 86 84 84 · F 021 962 84 94
· mice@montreuxriviera.com · www.montreuxriviera.com
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City Tours
Old City of Vevey
The pedestrian zone of the old city, the lakeside, and the market
(Tuesday and Saturday mornings) in the Grande Place (the heart
of the old city), are well worth a browse.
From the Place de la Gare, walk towards the lake to the Grande
Place and the Vevey landing stage. Each Tuesday and Saturday
morning in summer, the square belongs to the famous Vevey market, with its colourful, perfumed
stands offering flowers, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, fish and old objects. On Saturdays in
July and August, these markets give way to folklore markets: thanks to a glass of wine - you pay for
your first glass only - everyone can sample the various regional wine appellations in the company of
their vintners! The atmosphere is assured with fanfares, alphorns and winegrowers in their traditional
costumes!
Via the Rue du Lac (on the east side of the Grande Place, after the Swiss Camera Museum), you
come to the picturesque part of Vevey, intimate and pedestrians only.
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme · Grande Place 29 · 1800 Vevey · T +41 (0)84 886 84 84 · F +41 (0)21
962 84 86 · info@montreuxriviera.com · www.montreuxriviera.com
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Excursions
Lavaux, Vineyard
Terraces
St-Saphorin, Dézaley, Epesses - names which roll easily off the
tongue of fans of fine wine. And the views from the Lavaux
vineyards, set high above Lake Geneva, provide the perfect
backdrop for winelovers. The natural, cultural and culinary
highlights of this area are definitely well worth a visit.
The blue-yellow "Train des Vignes" is a very convenient way to travel. In just twelve minutes it winds
its way from Vevey through the lush green vineyards up to Puidoux-Chexbres. Here you can sample
the local produce, as tasting is available at almost every cellar.
Now, to really get a taste you need to visit one of the charming pintes. These mini-restaurants are as
typical of the Lavaux as are the original winegrowers' villages and the picturesque shores of Lake
Geneva at the foot of its vineyards. All in all, Unesco deserves an award - as a world heritage.
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme · Rue du Théâtre 5 · 1820 Montreux · T +41 (0)84 886 84 84 · F +41 (0)
21 962 84 86 · info@montreuxriviera.com · www.montreuxriviera.com / www.lavaux.ch
Daffodils in bloom
The wild, flowering daffodils in April and May transform the region
above Montreux and Vevey into gleaming white and fragrant
landscapes. Ernest Hemingway himself described this
phenomenon.
Immediately after the snow melts, the daffodils sprout their leaves
(narcissus radiiflorus) from the ground and use the energy stored in their bulbs for the early
flowering.
There is a wonderful signposted educational trail about daffodils that starts in the village of Les
Avants. There are other marked trails that start at the railway stations of Les Pléiades, Glion, Caux
and Mont-Pèlerin. They all take you through beautiful meadows and spectacular scenery.
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme · Rue du Théâtre 5 · 1820 Montreux · T +41 (0)84 886 84 84 · F +41 (0)
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Restaurants
Le Pont de Brent
Under the direction of chef Stéphane Décotterd and with 2
Michelin stars and 18 Gault Millau points, the restaurant Le Pont
de Brent occupies a top position in Swiss gastronomy.
Restaurant Le Pont de Brent · Route de Blonay 4 · 1817 Brent · T +41 (0)21 964 52 30 · F +41 (0)21
964 55 30 · sdecotterd@bluewin.ch · www.lepontdebrent.com
Restaurant Denis
Martin
Denis Martin, in the vanguard of molecular cuisine in Switzerland,
will serve you original dishes that will even surprise the most
discriminating of palates. His cuisine has been awarded 2
Michelin stars and 18 GaultMillau points.
Restaurant Denis Martin
Rue du Château 2
1800 Vevey
+41 (0)21 921 12 10 · www.denismartin.ch
Restaurant Le
Montagne
David Tarnowski and his team offer a monthly changing menu of
seasonal specialities. Le Montagne was voted the Gault Millau
"Discovery of the Year 2009" and was awarded 16 points (and 1
Michelin star).
Restaurant Le Montagne · Rue du Village 21 · 1803 Chardonne · T +41 (0)21 921 29 30 · le-
montagne@bluewin.ch · www.le-montagne.com
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Sculptures
Charlie Chaplin
When Charlie Chaplin (London, 1889 - Vevey 1977) presented his
film "Limelight" while on a European tour, he was denied reentry
to the USA - because of McCarthyism.
He decided to settle in Vevey, along with his wife and children,
four of whom were born in Switzerland. The family stayed in the
Manoir du Ban in Corsier, a mansion in the neoclassical style of 1840, and which is set in a vast 14
hectare park with century-old trees. His children attended the public school. At the peak of his fame,
Charlie Chaplin starred in "A King in New York" (1957) and "A Countess from Hong Kong" (1967),
which he also directed.
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme · Grande Place 29 · 1800 Vevey · T +41 (0)84 886 84 84 · F +41 (0)21
962 84 86 · info@montreuxriviera.com · www.montreuxriviera.com
Freddie Mercury
The son of a British official of Indian origin, Freddie Mercury
(1946-1991) was born on the island of Zanzibar and moved to
London where he began his fruitful collaboration with Queen in
1970.
At the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1978, the singer recorded the
album "Jazz" with Queen. He fell in love with Montreux and Lake Geneva and decided to settle here.
He said, among other things, "If you want peace of soul, come to Montreux".
To commemorate his time in Montreux, a bronze statue of Freddie Mercury was placed by the
waterfront in 1966. And what of today? Well, his fans still come and place flowers by his monument
every day.
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme · Rue du Théâtre 5 · 1820 Montreux · T +41 (0)84 886 84 84 · F +41 (0)
21 962 84 86 · info@montreuxriviera.com · www.montreuxriviera.com
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