photo credit by Grégoire Chappuis/gc-photo.ch
station. Everything has an old European ambiance, tidy and neat — houses with exterior shutters, clock towers, narrow cobbled streets... Among other things are Michelin starred restaurants, quiet taverns, royal hotels and nice family guesthouses, watches and clothes boutiques, a flea market and even a casino could be found side by side! Generally, everything is set up for luxurious and special leisure time. Montreux started as a tourist destination far back in 1840 when the first hotels were built here. Nearby Montreux, the slopes that cut into the lake are the vineyards of Lavaux. The view is the best you can get from Rochers-de-Naye. Founded by the monks in the 12 century it has become a UNESCO heritage. The wine from these vineyards is young and mineralized, and Swiss are extremely proud of it. Lavaux wines are available at the wineries or restaurants. A range of SPA and private clinics serve their guests, offer wellness services and rejuvenation procedures using natural products and high-quality cosmetics. Railway road connects Montreux with the North and South of Switzerland. Aristocratic Geneva and Lausanne is on one side and exquisite Gstaad (famous ski resort) is on the other side. You can even visit France, which is a few steps from here. You are deeply mistaken if you think that Montreux is suitable only for those people seeking peace and quiet
Виделка, яка стирчить з води, вказує на те, що Музей харчування Alimentarium зовсім поруч. фото: Ольга Орєхова photo credit by Olga Orekhova
A fork sticking out from the water points out that the Food Museum “Alimentarium” is just around the corner.
may – june 2016 AEROPLAN 81