The entire region is wine-growing territory, which makes the drive scenic. The terraced crops are corralled by ancient looking stone walls and wire supports—a beautiful compliment to the sparkling lake. And it really is sparkling, and clean enough to swim in to boot.
Montreaux
If you follow the beautiful, winding road from Vevey for a further ten minutes, you will run into Montreaux. Called the “centerpiece of the Swiss Rivera” by my trusty Lonely Planet guide, it sure lives up to its name. It has yummy cafés and a waterfront promenade, but it also has something remarkable: a life-size Freddie Mercury statue staring longingly out at the water. Love it! It must be because of Montreaux’s musical roots—there is a famous jazz festival there every July. Oh, and there’s also a famous chateau in Montreaux. Nice sidetrip.
We’re still discovering and learning to take advantage of the many beautiful things to do and see around us here. There’s something for all weather, and for every season, which is perhaps my favorite part of living in the Land of Cheese—people don’t hibernate for the winter! Next month I’ll share our favorite sidetrips to France.
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