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Switzerland, Lavaux, Lake Geneva, wine-growing area Saint-Saphorin

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Overview

Western Europe鈥檚 largest lake, known by the francophones who people its shores as Lac L茅man but the rest of the world as Lake Geneva, is anchored by the city that claims it, wrapping around her southern shore.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Ch芒teau de Chillon

Montreux

If ever a castle could fit the fairy-tale bill, the dashingly handsome Ch芒teau de Chillon would be it, with its moat, double ramparts and riot of turrets鈥�

Cath茅drale de Notre Dame

Lausanne

Lausanne鈥檚 Gothic cathedral, Switzerland鈥檚 finest, stands proudly at the heart of the Old Town. Raised in the 12th and 13th centuries on the site of鈥�

Chaplin's World

Vevey

This engaging museum celebrates the life and work of iconic London-born film star Charlie Chaplin. Split between the neoclassical Manoir de Ban 鈥� the鈥�

Alimentarium

Vevey

Nestl茅鈥檚 headquarters have been in Vevey since 1814, hence its presence in the form of this museum dedicated to nutrition and all things edible, past and鈥�

Peak Walk by Tissot

Lake Geneva & Vaud

On clear days the views from this world-first peak-to-peak footbridge are heaven-sent; think legendary Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, plus Eiger, M枚nch鈥�

AQUATIS Aquarium & Vivarium

Lausanne

Not just another aquarium, AQUATIS has caused quite a stir since opening in late 2017, giving Lausanne a striking new landmark with a spherical facade鈥�

Queen: The Studio Experience

Montreux

British rock band Queen recorded seven albums in this lovingly preserved studio (they also owned the joint from 1979 to 1993), and a visit here will give鈥�