Switzerland
On the shores of Lake Geneva, with views of the Alps, experience the hub of youth culture in French-speaking Switzerland.
An Olympic capital and university city, Lausanne rises in tiers along the hills overlooking Lake Geneva, stretching from the Gothic cathedral down to the Ouchy waterfront. We invite you to discover the city at your own pace—on foot, or by limousine, metro, or coach.
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From the Market Stairs to Notre-Dame Cathedral—a masterpiece of Gothic architecture in Switzerland—taking in Place de la Palud and Château Saint-Maire along the way: the story of Lausanne unfolds through its narrow streets. Every evening, the night watchman still calls out the hours from the top of the cathedral. – on foot
By the lake, the old fishing port of Ouchy and its flower-lined quays lead to the Olympic Museum, in the heart of the city that has hosted the International Olympic Committee since 1915.
Between Lausanne and Montreux, the terraced vineyards of Lavaux—a UNESCO World Heritage site—sweep down to Lake Geneva. Enjoy a walk among the wine-growing villages, with the option of a tasting at a local winery.
A true gem of the Swiss Riviera, renowned for its international jazz festival and famous casino, Montreux enjoys an exceptional location, overlooking Lake Geneva and nestled beneath the benevolent shelter of the majestic Alps. A ten-kilometer lakeside promenade invites visitors to stroll among magnolias, cypresses, palm trees, and tropical flowers that flourish thanks to the mild climate.
One of the most beautiful sites in Switzerland! Built on a rocky promontory on the shores of Lake Geneva, Chillon is an incredible combination of a castle and a fortress built in the 13th century on Roman foundations. Throughout the Middle Ages, it was the residence of the counts of Savoy.
Le Manoir de Ban: Built in 1840, this spacious residence was the home of Charlie Chaplin, his wife Oona O'Neill, and their eight children for the last 25 years of his life—from 1952 until his death in 1977. In 2016, Chaplin's World opened its doors, featuring three distinct areas: a reconstruction of a period Hollywood studio, a four-hectare wooded park, and the Manor-Museum.
Located a 40-minute drive from Lausanne, the picturesque hilltop town of Gruyères has preserved its magnificent medieval character.
Through the senses of hearing, touch, smell, sight, and taste, a cheese-making demonstration will reveal all (or almost all...) the secrets of Gruyère—a cheese rooted in a long tradition spanning generations.
Your five senses will be immersed in the wonderful world of chocolate as you step into the tasting experience of Cailler chocolate, a symbol of Swiss production!
Two hundred and ten years ago, the renowned English poet Lord Byron stayed in Switzerland—along with Mary Shelley, among others—during a summer that would prove exceptionally creative for these authors.
This tour allows you to follow in their footsteps and discover the places that fostered this creative outpouring.
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