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Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour

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Luxury Private Concierge - Annecy Bespoke Experience

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Geneva: Complete Tour, UN area & Old City (Hotel PICK-UP)

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Grenoble: First flight in paragliding.

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Painting Master Class by the Geneva Lake

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What to do in Canton of Vaud

Popular places to visit

Chateau de Chillon

On a rocky outcrop where Lake Geneva meets the Swiss Alps stands this fascinating medieval castle on a small island.

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Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Lavaux Vineyard Terraces during your travels to Epesses. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

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Montreux Christmas Market

You can do some window-shopping at Montreux Christmas Market during your visit to Montreux. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Ouchy Port

Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Freddie Mercury Statue

Find out about the history of Montreux City Centre with a stop at Freddie Mercury Statue. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Montreux Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Montreux Casino during your time in Montreux? Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Olympic Museum

You may never stand on the winner’s podium at the Olympic Games, but exploring this beautiful museum in Lausanne is the next best thing.

Chaplin’s World

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Chaplin’s World in Corsier-sur-Vevey. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Glacier 3000

You can take time to visit Glacier 3000 during your travels to Ormont-Dessus. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or seek out the ski slopes.

Areas of Canton of Vaud

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Lausanne Center

Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Hôtel de Ville and Place of Riponne while in the area.

Montreux City Centre

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Montreux City Centre is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Place du Marche and Freddie Mercury Statue.

Ouchy

Visitors often come to Ouchy for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Ouchy-Olympique Station.

Montriond-Cour

While visiting Montriond-Cour, you might make a stop by sights like Theatre de Vidy and Jardin Botanique Lausanne.

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Montoie-Bourdonnette

Montoie-Bourdonnette is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like International Olympic Committee and Espace des Inventions.