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Chillon has record year despite high franc

Ellen Wallace — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:13:50 +0000

GenevaLunch.com LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – Switzerland’s most popular tourist attraction, the Chillon Castle near Montreux, welcomed nearly 340,000 visitors in 2011, an increase of 10,000, despite the high Swiss franc. The bulk visit during the day, to see the castle itself, and last year saw a record number of these tourists: 326,287. Another 13,000 visited for concerts [...]

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Deadly period for motorcyclists; diver dies near Chillon

Ellen Wallace — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:42:04 +0000

GenevaLunch.com GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The past week has been a deadly one for two-wheel drivers, with two people killed and one in critical condition after three separate accidents in western Switzerland. A 50-year-old diver also died in Veytaux, near the Chateau de Chillon, close to the spot where noted musician Daniel Cho died in July 2010, [...]

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Vaud chateaus invite the public to see one or all over weekend (correction)

Ellen Wallace — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:37:12 +0000

GenevaLunch.com LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – Canton Vaud’s 12 historic chateaus, open to the public, are joining together to offer a special deal at the end of September to encourage people to learn more about this aspect of local history. A single ticket will open the door to all 12 the weekend of 24-25 September, for CHF15 for [...]

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Weekend weather: carry sun cream, umbrellas

Ellen Wallace — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:28:15 +0000

GenevaLunch.com GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Expect comfortable temperatures, with highs of 24-26C in western Switzerland over the weekend, but with sunshine mixed with thunderstorms, says MeteoSwiss. Several events in the area should get you out of the house this weekend, including: The Chateau de Chillon has on display 10 very special models of Lake Geneva’s historic paddle-wheel [...]

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Diver dies near Chateau de Chillon

Ellen Wallace — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:50:06 +0000

GenevaLunch.com Vevey, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) - The body of a diver was found by fellow divers at Veytaux, near the Chateau de Chillon, in Lake Geneva Sunday morning 3 April. Police have opened a criminal investigation into the death of the 54-year-old Swiss man from Gros-de-Vaux, and the man’s diving gear is being checked for technical problems. [...]

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Chateau de Chillon gets trademark for name, views

Ellen Wallace — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:11:59 +0000

GenevaLunch.com Lausanne, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The Chateau de Chillon, one of Switzerland’s most popular tourist attractions and its most visited national historical monument, has trademarked its name and two graphic representations. Approval for the trademarks should allow the chateau to protect its image, limiting use of the name and graphic illustrations to items that reflect its [...]

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American tourist drowns in Lake Geneva at Montreux beach

Ellen Wallace — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:46:16 +0000

GenevaLunch.com Montreux, Switzerland (GenevaLunch.com) - An American in his thirties drowned while swimming in Lake Geneva, near the Chillon beach in Montreux Tuesday afternoon 6 July, Vaud police say. He and a fellow American were swimming together near the Chateau de Chillon, but the friend lost sight of him around 14:00 and an alarm was quickly [...]

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Musical theatre

Laila Rodriguez — Mon, 03 May 2010 05:42:35 +0000

GenevaLunch.com Title: Musical theatre at a castle Location: Montreux Link out: Click here Description: The Geneva Opera Studio is presenting a musical theatrical performance based on the characters of the builder of Chillon Castle and his daughter Beatrix de Faucigny, accompanied by 13th century music. Start Date: 2010-05-15 End Date: 2010-05-16

Mother’s day brunch at a real castle!

Laila Rodriguez — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 05:57:30 +0000

GenevaLunch.com Title: Mother’s day brunch at a real castle! Location: Montreux Link out: Click here Description: A hot and cold buffet is offered on Mother’s day at the castle. A children’s workshop will allow moms to take some time off and enjoy their day. Date: 2010-05-09

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Medieval Feast at the Chateau de Chillon

Sean Ecker — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:34:35 +0000

GenevaLunch.com Title: Medieval Feast at the Chateau de Chillon Location: Chateau de Chillon, Blonay Link out: Click here Description: An authentic 8-course medieval meal after a recipe from Guillaume Tirel, who cooked for the 14th century French royal family. With roast wild boar and sage wine. Special menu for under 14s. CHF100/person, CHF20 for kids Start [...]

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