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LE MONTREUX PALACE REGION SIGHTSEEINGS AND ACTIVITIES

The Swiss Riviera

The Swiss Riviera offers a variety of alternatives for guests who want to explore rich cultural and historical sites. Nestled between Lake Geneva and the Alps, the city of Montreux is ideally located as a top destination for leisure and business purposes. Centrally located and close to the international Airport of Geneva, our destination is an outstanding place to hold international congresses, conferences, or motivation-trips, as well as an unrivalled top destination for tourists visiting Switzerland and the region. The beauty of the surroundings and fun activities offer an amazing experience not to be missed.

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ACTIVITIES & SIGHTSEEINGS

Chillon Castle Chillon Castle began as a Roman outpost, guarding the strategic road through the Alpine passes influenced by three major periods: the Savoy Period, the Bernese Period, and the Vaudois Period.

Our excellent quality of services and perfect familiarity with the venue and its facilities, enable us to offer a wide variety of specialties and styles to please the most varied of tastes. Château de Chillon www.chillon.ch Hours: 9AM–7PM ©Chillon Castle pictures

Chaplin’s World Meet Charlie Chaplin, family man, in the Manoir and embark on a singular journey through the sets of his greatest films and life. Under the eaves of the Manoir de Ban, “Les Combles” is a magnificent VIP space that can host receptions at all hours. For evening events, the Studio and its cinema can provide a Hollywood atmosphere for festive and magical events. Chaplin’s World www.chaplinsworld.com Hours: 10AM–6PM ©Chaplin’s World pictures ©Grévin pictures

The Nest Walk in the footsteps of Henri Nestlé and other inventors, and Immerse yourself in a playful, interactive trail, discover the magic of cult products. Created for the 150th anniversary of Nestlé, this unique place will enable your to host great events surrounded with the history and interactive facilities, ideal to surprise your guests. The Nest www.le-nest.ch Hours: 10AM–6PM ©Nest pictures

Swiss Trains Exploring Switzerland has never been easier! The most popular Swiss routes include the famous scenic trains: the GoldenPass with which you can also experience the chocolate train, the Wilhelm Tell Express, the Bernina Express or Glacier Express smoothly snake in Swiss alpine fields and cross mountain streams on spectacular bridges. Choose a Grand Train Tour of Switzerland to make the most of your Swiss journey. Departure trains from Montreux MOB www.goldenpass.ch Desk hours: 8AM–18PM ©MOB pictures

Lake Cruises The Belle Époque boats have been navigating Central Europe’s largest inland lake for 140 years and offer fantastic cruises between France and Switzerland. The views from the boat extend from harbours and castles (Chillon, Morges, Rolle, Yvoire among others) over vineyards to the Alps snow-covered summits. The “Montreux” (built 1904) is the oldest boat in regular operation while the elegant La Suisse (1910) is the Grande Dame of the CGN fleet. CGN (Lake Boat Cruises) www.cgn.ch ©CGN pictures

Lavaux Vineyards Covering 800 hectares, Lavaux is the largest contiguous vineyard region in Switzerland, and its daringly constructed hillside terraces have been protected by UNESCO since 2007. Right at the start, the medieval St. Saphorin with its narrow alleys and characteristic winegrowers' houses from the 16th to 19th centuries is worth a visit. On some days of the week the "Lavaux Express" is ready to comfortably transport tired hikers through the World Heritage Region, as is the "Lavaux-Panoramic" train, which takes hikers through the same region. Lavaux Vineyards www.lavaux-vinorama.ch ©Lavaux pictures / MVT pictures

Queen – The Studio Experience An exhibition on the work of Queen in the 1970s has been staged in the world-famous Montreux Mountain Studios at Casino Barrière Montreux, where the band created a major portion of their most successful albums. The exhibits include numerous memorabilia, such as the handwritten original versions of the songs or instruments. The centerpiece of the exhibition is the original sound studio that was used by the band and where Freddie Mercury recorded his last songs. Queen – The Studio Experience www.queenstudioexperience.com ©Queen Studio Experiences pictures

Casino Barrière 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. Casino Barrière Montreux www.casinodemontreux.ch ©Casino Barrière Montreux pictures

Paragliding Villeneuve offers ideal weather conditions for paragliding. The views offered are totally unique for this region. Fly above Montreux, Chillon Castle, the Swiss Riviera Lake Geneva and you will experience an unforgettable feeling of freedom. Fly Experience www.fly-xperience.com ©Fly Experience pictures

Balloon Flights – Château d’Oex In the last week in January every year, Château-d'Oex provides the setting for an international spectacle, which is, in fact, the leading alpine ballooning event: the "Semaine Internationale de Ballons à Air Chaud" (International Hot Air Balloon Week) involves around 90 balloon pilots and is full of fascinating colours and shapes! Château-d'Oex Tourisme www.chateau-doex.ch ©Château d’Oex Tourisme pictures

Rafting, Canyoning, Kayak Across the wild gorges of Vanel and Gérignoz you will find a 15 km rafting course, one of the most beautiful in Switzerland, to be encountered in rafts with 4 to 8 places. Visitors can also make use of the canyoning, canoe-kayaking or hydrospeed (white water sledging/riverboarding) facilities. Between mid-April and the end of August (between the end of June and the end of September for canyoning). Departure point opposite Glasson Matériaux. Pays-d'Enhaut Tourisme www.chateau-doex.ch ©Château d’Oex Tourisme pictures

Olympic Museum The Olympic Museum, which was opened in 1993 in Ouchy, a district of Lausanne, reflects the spirit of the sports games which bring nations together. An unusual new building in the most beautiful of locations on Lake Geneva is home to interactive exhibitions, documents, films and collections of precious objects dating from Greek antiquity up until modern times. The museum is the largest information center on the subject of the Olympic Games in the world. Lausanne Olympic Museum www.olympic.org/musee ©Olympic Museum pictures

Golf Club Aigle Protected by the surrounding mountains and out of reach of the mists of Lake Geneva, the golf course lies at the centre of an unusually mild microclimate. These weather conditions mean it can remain open all year round. Golf Club Montreux belongs to an elite circle of owner clubs. It has owned all of its practice facilities since the year 2000, notably a driving range, an indoor putting carpet, a Pro Shop and a Club House with a fine food restaurant. The patio offers spectacular views of the whole site. Golf Club Montreux (Aigle) www.golfmontreux.ch ©Golf Club Montreux / MySwitzerland pictures

Wakeboarding, Waterskiing The SNWCM wakeboarding and waterskiing club provides fun for everyone during spring and summer. Located in front of the casino, lake side, our coach and members will provide you all the material and methods even if you've never waterskiied or wakeboarded. SNWCM www.snwcm.ch ©SNWCM/ MySwitzerland pictures

Gruyere Castle and region The historical town of Gruyères, Greyerz in German, has preserved its Medieval character up until today. The old comital residence lies on a hill above the river Saane. The castle, which dates back to the 13th century, is today a museum depicting 800 years of regional architecture, history and culture. The town also has a charm all of its own thanks to its superb gastronomy and its modern show dairy. The museum of H. R. Giger showcases the fantastical art of the Oscar-winner and «Alien» creator. Gruyere Castle and region www.chateau-gruyeres.ch ©MySwitzerland pictures

Rochers-de-Naye Towering at an altitude of 2,042 m, Rochers-de-Naye has long been a favoured destination for nature lovers. To get to this unique place, take the charming cog railway that departs every hour from Montreux and ascends more than 1,600 m on a magnificent journey through fields, villages and forests. After a journey that takes around 55 minutes – and is worth doing on its own – you reach the summit, where a whole host of activities are available such as skiing during winter, hiking, biking, and marmots observation for kids. MOB (Departure trains from Montreux) www.goldenpass.ch ©MOB pictures

Chocolate & Cheese Factories Chocolate Factory The visitor trail provides an immersion into the brand, history and products of Cailler. The experience is sensitive, sensual and poetic, giving the visitor a window into the world of chocolate by means of a transparent and sparkling aesthetic. www.cailler.ch

Cheese Factory Situated in the very centre, near the alpine pastures and at the foot of the Château de Gruyères, La Maison du Gruyère invites you to discover the king of the cheese : Le Gruyère AOP. Discover the secrets of the making of Le Gruyère. www.lamaisondugruyere.ch ©MySwitzerland pictures

Glacier 3000 The glacier area is surprisingly diverse and guarantees a wide selection of sports activities for all those who want to really enjoy themselves in the snow. From the top of the glacier you can see 24 summits over 4,000 metres, including Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and the Bernese Alps. Activities include Dog sleigh ride, the Peak Walk, the Alpine Coaster, Snowshoeing, Igloo building and Tobogganing on dustbin lids. Glacier 3000 www.glacier3000.ch Hours: 9AM–4:50PM ©Glacier 3000 pictures

Skiing – near Montreux Villars-sur-Ollon (CH) Villars offers an international ambience, with guests of all ages – there are a number of exclusive private schools located here. Les Portes du Soleil (CH & FR) Situated at the gateway to canton Valais, it is an idyllic setting in the mountains with a wide range of sporting, recreational and cultural activities. Leysin (CH) Located on a terrace at an altitude of 1200 metres above Aigle in the lower Rhone Valley. Moléson (CH) This is the largest skiing area in the Fribourg region. ©MySwitzerland pictures

Willow Stream Spa Nestled by the shores of Lake Geneva, our Willow Stream Spa instills wellbeing and a deep feeling of relaxation in you. The secluded building provides more than 2’000 sq.m. of comprehensive facilities dedicated to your cocooning and addiction to fitness. Your very first laps inside our indoor or outdoor pool will help you connect with the water elements while Lake Geneva sets a most inspiring décor. Can be privatized half a day upon availability. Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace www.fairmont.com/montreux ©Fairmont Le Montreux Palace pictures

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

AquaParc Le Bouveret "Aquaparc Le Bouveret" on the shores of Lake Geneva offers visitors the opportunity to really enjoy themselves in water. The water park, which has an area of 15,000 square meters, is divided into three different sectors. The Jungle-Land has exotic plants, waterfalls and grottos, as well as seven water slides, which serve the purpose of giving visitors a thrill. A new water slide with loops guarantees an adrenalin surge. "Captain Kids’ Land" caters to children between the ages of 2 and 7, who can conquer pirate ships here and shoot water cannons. AquaParc Le Bouveret www.aquaparc.ch ©MySwitzerland pictures

Swiss Vapeur Parc Swiss Vapeur Parc is a model railway park that was created in 120,000 man-hours. It has a 1,700 meter long main track, 300 meters of subsidiary tracks and 1,200 meters of footpaths. The 16 locomotives and railcars ride on the tracks, eight of them with steam power. In the lovingly and meticulously designed miniature Switzerland, 62 signals regulate train traffic, leading it across railroad crossings and past intricate models of sights such as Aigle Castle, the church of Saanen, the market halls of Neuenburg and bridges, viaducts and tunnels. Swiss Vapeur Parc www.swissvapeur.ch ©MySwitzerland pictures

Parc Aventure Aigle Outfitted with a safety harness, participants can perform their monkeyshines in perfect security 15 metres above the ground. There are five courses of varying difficulty. The minimum age of participants for these courses is 8 years old. Two children's courses, the «Picolo» and the «Mosquito» designed for the exclusive use of kids 4-7 years of age. More than 100 activities have been organized in the two hectares of parkland for youngsters and adults. There is also a picnic area and a refreshment stand. Open from May to October. Parc Aventure Aigle www.parc-aventure.ch ©MySwitzerland pictures

Toboganning Park - Leysin Ice tobogganing is a form of fun for anyone who likes to get their adrenalin flowing! What could be better than racing down the slopes, some of them up to 250 m long, with built-in steep curves. The boldest will test themselves on the track with the 360° curve, while there are special mini-slopes for children. Tobogganing Park - Leysin www.tobogganing.ch ©MySwitzerland pictures

YEARLY EVENTS

Montreux Jazz Festival

Over the past 50 years the Montreux Jazz Festival has become a singular rendez-vous in the world of music, taking place the first two weeks of July each year. Originally a pure jazz festival, it opened up in the 1970s and today presents artists of nearly every imaginable music style. Jazz remains an important part of the festival. Part of the festival's expansion was due to coproduction by Quincy Jones who brought many international artists in the early 1990s. The festival attracts an audience of more than 200,000 people. First two weeks of July, each year. www.montreuxjazzfestival.com ©Montreux Jazz Festival pictures

Montreux Christmas Market

From the shores of Lake Geneva to the neighboring mountain tops, Montreux Noël offers many activities centered around its traditional Christmas Market to please visitors of all ages. You can visit Santa, who comes directly from faraway Lapland to his house at the Rochers-de-Naye, discover an authentic Christmas Village in Caux, or stroll through the Medieval Enchantement within the walls of the legendary Château de Chillon. During November and December each year. www.montreuxnoel.com © Montreux Noël pictures

Montreux Comedy Festival

For four days in December, Montreux becomes the French-speaking capital of laughter. The top comedy festival in French-speaking Switzerland, the Montreux Comedy Festival organizes gala evenings which are screened on most Swiss and French television stations. The Montreux Comedy Festival attracts the biggest names in French comedy to the shores of Lake Geneva for four days of top shows in the 2m2c Stravinski Auditorium. www.montreuxcomedy.ch ©Montreux Comedy Festival pictures

Septembre Musical

Well-known by classical music fans and lovers of exceptional events, the Septembre Musical is a festival of beautiful sounds performed by top flight symphonies and soloists in prestigious venues on the Swiss Riviera. The Auditorium Stravinski, the Théâtre de Vevey and even Chillon Castle are the unique settings hosting the Septembre Musical concerts. www.septmus.ch ©Septembre Musical pictures

CONTACT INFORMATION

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Avenue Claude Nobs 2 1820 Montreux Switzerland T. + 41 21 962 1212 F. + 41 21 962 1717 E. montreux@fairmont.com fairmont.com/montreux Toll Free (Room Reservations only): 1 888 590 0005