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A serene resort town in Switzerland, travel to Montreux means visiting a series of monuments, shopping arcades and world-class hotels.
The express trains crisscrossing the town take you through an unforgettable journey through verdant sceneries, mulberry and palm tress, huge dairies, villages full of vegetation and natural beauty. Montreux is also home to a number of chocolate and cheese factories.
Important Information on Montreux
Geography: To the north of Lake Geneva lies the picturesque town of Montreux. It is a part of the Canton of Vaud. It is close to the Simplon Pass that once led to the Roman capital of Aventicum.
Culture: Maximum parts of Montreux have traces of Roman culture due to the town’s proximity to Italy. It is a quiet and safe tourist destination.
Sightseeing: Strolling around Lake Geneva is the favorite tourist activity during a tour to Montreux. A huge statue of Queen singer Freddie Mercury is placed in the main square of the town.
Chateau Chillion is the place from where you can have a fabulous view of the entire lake and the town around it.
A visit to the Montreux Casino is also mandatory during travel to Montreux, Switzerland.
Mountain Studios, a famous recording studio for international artistes is located here.
Noted Russian writer Vladimir Nabokov breathed his last in Montreux. His grave is also an interesting site for tourists.
Fairs and Festivals: Montreux is the city of festivals in Switzerland. The Montreux Jazz Festival is an annual event held here since 1967. Organized on the shores of Lake Geneva, it is a big platform for jazz artistes from all over the world. The Golden Rose television awards were held here annually until the year 2003. However, the show has now shifted to Lucerne.
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