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MONTREUX
Description:
Montreux is situated in the western part of Sxitzerland in the Vaud canton. Official language is French. The city stretches along the Lake Geneva where wine-making is so well developed. Since XIX century Montreux has been one of the most popular resorts in the country, it is the part of so called Switzerland Riviera (Waadtländer Riviera). Many years ago the nobility came here to go through a course of vine treatment. In 1904 there was built the luxurious hotel Montreux Palace that is still one of the best on the Lake Geneva. Every July the city holds jazz festival. On the lake shore there are two monuments devoted to Charley Chaplin and Freddy Mercury.
Climate
Climate is mild because of the proximity of Alps and Lake Geneva.Transport
Through the Montreux passes the highway 9 that leads to Lausanne and Valais. The city has its own railway station Bahnhof von Montreux. You can get around the city by trolley bus (Trolleybus Vevey–Villeneuve) and bus (VMCV).
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