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The town of Vevey is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Geneva, Switzerland's largest lake. It enjoys an incredibly picturesque setting, surrounded by vineyard-covered hillsides, the striking blue waters of the lake and the snow-capped peaks of the distant Swiss Alps. Vevey is regarded as one of the 'Pearls of the Swiss Riviera'. The town enjoys an unusually mild climate and is known for the Mediterranean plants that are found there, including palm trees and cypress trees which line promenade and streets.
A superb combination of memorable Christmas celebrations in one of our favourite hotels and unforgettable excursions by train as we climb on narrow-gauge and mountain railways to reach the dizzy heights of the frosted Alps.
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View tour details >Famous former residents of Montreux include Charlie Chaplin; a statue of the silent movie star can be found beside the promenade in Vevey. A long, flower-lined promenade runs along the lakefront of Vevey and links the town with neighbouring Montreux. The promenade extends as far as the famous Chateau de Chillon and creates an ideal walking route.
By Jack Stacey
22 December 2017
It’s the smell of Christmas more than anything. The puzzling fuzz of deep red glühwein, the sharp nostalgic crackle of a lit brazier, and the gentle waft of German incense.
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By Lorna Heatley
22 November 2017
Hiking is one of the most rewarding forms of exercise in the world, and what country is more made for this particular exercise than Switzerland?
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