An Alpine horn concert
Monteux is tucked away in a sheltered Lake Geneva bay, amidst vineyards and the imposing Alps.
The city is nestled into a bay, giving it an agreeable climate
Montreux’s promenade
Montreux has a wide, beautiful palm tree and flower-lined promenade that stretches the length of the city and beyond. Opulent villas line the water, many of which date from the Belle Époque.
Les Dents du Midi
The Dents du Midi peaks, which consist of seven distinct summits, rise above the lake.
A pretty pond
Since the 19th century, Monteux has attracted visitors from all over who seek the gentle climate, thanks to the wall of mountains that hold the wind at bay.
The Freddie Mercury statue might be the most popular sight!
Monteux is most famous for its annual two-week summer jazz festival. Freddie Mercury was the most famous musician resident, and the city properly memorialized him by the lake.
Montreux Palace hotel with mountains in the background
Another bit of music trivia: when a Frank Zappa fan lost control of a rocket flare and set fire to the Montreux Casino, the members of Deep Purple were inspired to write Smoke on the Water.
The homes are built on steep hillsides
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