Another 90+ day so let’s move it. Out of our no AC (who knew that’d be more important than a washer) early to catch the metro to the garde, a train and then a bus.
We saw the station while picking up some groceries at the COOP yesterday.
Grabbed a nice latte, checked out Montreux and got our first close up of Lake Geneva. Lake Geneva is a deep lake on the north side of the Alps, shared between Switzerland and France. It is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe and the largest on the course of the Rhône. Sixty percent (345.31 km2 or 133.32 sq mi) of the lake belongs to Switzerland (the cantons of Vaud, Geneva and Valais) and forty percent (234.71 km2 or 90.62 sq mi) to France (the department of Haute-Savoie).
The bus came within 15 minutes and we were dropped off at Chateaux Chillon and entered the VIP line with our Swiss Pass 💥
Chillon Castle is a medieval island castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the Swiss canton of Vaud. It is situated at the eastern end of the lake, on the narrow shore between Montreux and Villeneuve, which gives access to the Alpine valley of the Rhône. Chillon is amongst the most visited medieval castles in Europe. Successively occupied by the House of Savoy, then by the Bernese from 1536 until 1798, it now belongs to the canton of Vaud and is classified as a Swiss Cultural Property of National Significance.
We decided to explore every inch and give ourselves 2 solid hours before we catch our Lake Geneva ride back to Lausanne.
Swiss make incredible clocks
Starting to get a lil peoply and we have a boat to catch…but first
The Swiss do have an up with chocolate and cheese (certain kinds)
Influencers everywhere!!!! We had to wait for this one 😩 cmon no one cares….HEY wait that’s Lui
Au revoir Chateau Chillon merci
Our rides here…
Two hours along the shores of Lake Geneva. What a day…happy swimmers, boaters, some gorgeous homes and acres of vineyards.
I could definitely go for one of these
Water from fountains is cold and acceptable to drink. Also to dip your hat, or your head or arms….so refreshing and fancy too
Time to end our cruise in Ouchy, it didn’t hurt.
We found a great pub had a fabulous lunch, a Guinness and a Swiss Gin & Tonic at White Horse. Sweet bartender 💕 too
Tomorrow’s plans depend on weather. Right now we’re sitting on the deck. A stiff breeze off the lake is cooling the temps Hallelujah!!
Bonne nuit et fais de beaux rêves
(Zermatt was mostly German speaking and Lausanne is French) super fun to give it a try…
