Guidebook for Villette Beach House
Arts & Culture
I-Muziyamu we-Olympic
1 Quai d'OuchyAmazing for anyone, weather you like sports or not!
Château-de-Chillon (lac)
Intact & vibrating from history !
Umhlaba ka-Chaplin
2 Rte de FenilWell done and very interesting with a nice shop
This museum attracts about 300 000 visitors every year. It exposes art from private collections and institutions. Artists that have appeared are Klee, Goya, Rodin, Giacometti, Schiele, Lautrec, Moore, Modigliani, Claudel, Chagall, Braque, Degas, de Staël, Manet, Dufy, Miró, Gauguin, Bonnard, Kandinsky, Van Gogh, Picasso, Van Dongen, Morisot, Signac, Anker, Balthus, Erni, Renoir, Matisse, Zao Wou-Ki,… Check their website for upcoming names: http://www.gianadda.ch/visites_pratiques/practical-information/
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Fondation Pierre Gianadda
59 Case PostaleThis museum attracts about 300 000 visitors every year. It exposes art from private collections and institutions. Artists that have appeared are Klee, Goya, Rodin, Giacometti, Schiele, Lautrec, Moore, Modigliani, Claudel, Chagall, Braque, Degas, de Staël, Manet, Dufy, Miró, Gauguin, Bonnard, Kandinsky, Van Gogh, Picasso, Van Dongen, Morisot, Signac, Anker, Balthus, Erni, Renoir, Matisse, Zao Wou-Ki,… Check their website for upcoming names: http://www.gianadda.ch/visites_pratiques/practical-information/
Sightseeing
Just so cool to take a small train, get across the famous wine sites while having a glass :-)
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Lavaux Express
1 Quai Gustave DoretJust so cool to take a small train, get across the famous wine sites while having a glass :-)
Maison Cailler is amazing for discovering the history and art of making chocolate. You are amazed by the fantastic, interactive exhibition and you come out of the muséum full of yummy chocolate! Love it!!!
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Indlu ka-Cailler
7 Rue Jules BelletMaison Cailler is amazing for discovering the history and art of making chocolate. You are amazed by the fantastic, interactive exhibition and you come out of the muséum full of yummy chocolate! Love it!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Taste your way through the vineyards of Lavaux in a modern setting. Knowledgeable staff happy to explain the origin of every bottle. Good cheese and dried meat to accompany your drink. http://www.lavaux-vinorama.ch/en
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Lavaux Vinorama
2 Rte du LacTaste your way through the vineyards of Lavaux in a modern setting. Knowledgeable staff happy to explain the origin of every bottle. Good cheese and dried meat to accompany your drink. http://www.lavaux-vinorama.ch/en
Winery / Wine tasting in the middle of Cully.
Tuesday au to Friday from 10h00 to 12h30 & 15h00 to 18h30
Saturday from 10h00 to 16h00
http://www.lfd.ch/fr/oenotheque/cully/
Les Frères Dubois SA
1 Chemin de VersaillesWinery / Wine tasting in the middle of Cully.
Tuesday au to Friday from 10h00 to 12h30 & 15h00 to 18h30
Saturday from 10h00 to 16h00
http://www.lfd.ch/fr/oenotheque/cully/
This winery offers stunning views over the lake and the mountains and generous opening hours all year through. Call first.
Area Cross Duplex Simon Et Maude Vogel - Vignerons
2 Rte de ChenauxThis winery offers stunning views over the lake and the mountains and generous opening hours all year through. Call first.
Essentials
Cully
Coop Cully - Small but convenient for getting some essentials
The Swiss respect family life and relaxation. This applies also to convenience store shop staff which means that its pretty difficult to find food on a Sunday. This small scale supermarkets have the essentials of you arrived late or forgot to shop on a Saturday.
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Coop Lausanne CFF RailCity
11 Pl. de la GareThe Swiss respect family life and relaxation. This applies also to convenience store shop staff which means that its pretty difficult to find food on a Sunday. This small scale supermarkets have the essentials of you arrived late or forgot to shop on a Saturday.
For small medical emergencies, I recommend Vidy Med. Open every day between 07.00 and 23.00.
Vidy Med Rte De Chavannes
For small medical emergencies, I recommend Vidy Med. Open every day between 07.00 and 23.00.
Pompiers
20 Bd Jean JaurèsNuméro international d’urgence 112
Fire brigade 118
Police 117
Ambulance 144
Entertainment & Activities
Famous for Switzerlands hottest thermal water, this open air thermal bath has great views of the mountain, great sauna, hammam and variety of pools. It's relaxing and really romanic in the evening and fun for familites in the day - particularily when it rains! I always bring 2 towels when I go so I keep one for strolling between the pools and one for after the shower.
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Lavey-les-Bains
Famous for Switzerlands hottest thermal water, this open air thermal bath has great views of the mountain, great sauna, hammam and variety of pools. It's relaxing and really romanic in the evening and fun for familites in the day - particularily when it rains! I always bring 2 towels when I go so I keep one for strolling between the pools and one for after the shower.
Take the train from behind the house directly to the footsteps of the Verbier ski domain. Enjoy a great day of skiing in one of Europe's more popular resorts.
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Verbier
VerbierTake the train from behind the house directly to the footsteps of the Verbier ski domain. Enjoy a great day of skiing in one of Europe's more popular resorts.
Take the golden pass train for a stunning journey thorugh the Alps. http://www.goldenpass.ch/en
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Golden Pass Railway
22 Rue de la GareTake the golden pass train for a stunning journey thorugh the Alps. http://www.goldenpass.ch/en
From the house, across the Lake you see France and Evian-les-Bains. Why not take a boat from Lausanne-Ouchy and spend the day "abroad". You can also spend some money on the Casino webpage casino-evian
Find boat times on the cgn webpage
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Évian-les-Bains
From the house, across the Lake you see France and Evian-les-Bains. Why not take a boat from Lausanne-Ouchy and spend the day "abroad". You can also spend some money on the Casino webpage casino-evian
Find boat times on the cgn webpage
Discover everything about the Swiss rescue dogs; the Saint Bernards. You may even be so lucky to meet some puppies!
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Barryland - Imuzebomvu nezinja zeSt. Bernard
34 Rue du LevantDiscover everything about the Swiss rescue dogs; the Saint Bernards. You may even be so lucky to meet some puppies!
Food Scene
Cosy, low key but really well cooked hamburgers for all tastes - vegetarian, fish, meat. The menu also has yummy sallads, soups and desserts. This place is always open which is not what you can say about most Swiss restaurants. It is also almost full but somehow you always get a seat! No reservation possible. Open from 11 in the morning to 11 in the evening all days of the week. +41 (0) 21 791 14 45
Café de la Poste à Cully
3 Pl. de l'Hôtel-de-VilleCosy, low key but really well cooked hamburgers for all tastes - vegetarian, fish, meat. The menu also has yummy sallads, soups and desserts. This place is always open which is not what you can say about most Swiss restaurants. It is also almost full but somehow you always get a seat! No reservation possible. Open from 11 in the morning to 11 in the evening all days of the week. +41 (0) 21 791 14 45
Best place when you are really hungry, want something fast but well cooked, a large choice of foods and best of all; always open!
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Le Non-Stop
3 Rue VerdaineBest place when you are really hungry, want something fast but well cooked, a large choice of foods and best of all; always open!
One of my real favourites! Small and cozy with a “bistrot” atmosphere. The chef Peter Hasler uses a lot of local ingredients and cooks beautiful, delicious food.
You must reserve to get a place here!
Sunday open for lunch. Monday and Tuesday closed
+41 (0) 21 799 13 06 / http://cafe-de-riex.ch/
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Café de Riex
24 Rte de la CornicheOne of my real favourites! Small and cozy with a “bistrot” atmosphere. The chef Peter Hasler uses a lot of local ingredients and cooks beautiful, delicious food.
You must reserve to get a place here!
Sunday open for lunch. Monday and Tuesday closed
+41 (0) 21 799 13 06 / http://cafe-de-riex.ch/
Swiss cheese Fondue? This is one of the best places to share this famous dish. Since 1849, this is also an historically famous spot where politicians and other celebrities have spent time). Call to reserve +41 21 312 94 93
http://www.cafedugruetli.ch/
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Le Grütli
4 Rue MercerieSwiss cheese Fondue? This is one of the best places to share this famous dish. Since 1849, this is also an historically famous spot where politicians and other celebrities have spent time). Call to reserve +41 21 312 94 93
http://www.cafedugruetli.ch/
For a classic crêpe (pankake) for breakfast, brunch, lunch, snack or dinner, this is where you need to go.
Open 12h - 18h Monday to Friday and 11h - 18h Saturday and Sunday. http://www.ouchycrep.ch/
La Crêperie d'Ouchy
7 Pl. du PortFor a classic crêpe (pankake) for breakfast, brunch, lunch, snack or dinner, this is where you need to go.
Open 12h - 18h Monday to Friday and 11h - 18h Saturday and Sunday. http://www.ouchycrep.ch/
Don't want to cook? Le Dieci has really good pizza and other things for take away or delivery. https://webshop.dieci.ch/store/Pully
dieci Pizza Lausanne Est-Pully
27 Avenue Samson-ReymondinDon't want to cook? Le Dieci has really good pizza and other things for take away or delivery. https://webshop.dieci.ch/store/Pully
I love this high end restaurant for its traditional character, large fireplace in winter and attentive staff.
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Auberge du Raisin
1 Pl. de l'Hôtel-de-VilleI love this high end restaurant for its traditional character, large fireplace in winter and attentive staff.
If you would like to try something Very European looking, classic with a modern touch for dinner, I can recommend La Brasserie de Montbenon in Lausanne.
https://www.brasseriedemontbenon.ch/
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Brasserie Montbenon
3 All. Ernest-AnsermetIf you would like to try something Very European looking, classic with a modern touch for dinner, I can recommend La Brasserie de Montbenon in Lausanne.
https://www.brasseriedemontbenon.ch/
A good boulangerie for breakfast to eat in or take away is Vincent’s in Lutry. It’s in the next village to in the other direction. It’s La Grand Rue 22.
http://www.patisserie-vincent.ch/boutiques/
Vincent
22 Grand-RueA good boulangerie for breakfast to eat in or take away is Vincent’s in Lutry. It’s in the next village to in the other direction. It’s La Grand Rue 22.
http://www.patisserie-vincent.ch/boutiques/
Amazing haute cuisine food in a surprising environment. Despite the simple setting and somewhat old style deco you leave mesmerised by the fabulous food & taste combinations ! Highly recommended! Prices are on the high end but not shocking for Switzerland and the quality! http://leguillaumetell.ch/work/cartes-menus-2/
Le Guillaume Tell
5 Rte de la Petite CornicheAmazing haute cuisine food in a surprising environment. Despite the simple setting and somewhat old style deco you leave mesmerised by the fabulous food & taste combinations ! Highly recommended! Prices are on the high end but not shocking for Switzerland and the quality! http://leguillaumetell.ch/work/cartes-menus-2/
Café Romand
2 Pl. Saint-FrançoisSuch a typical, simple place with reliable kitchen !
The CouCou Hotel & Restaurant is ideally located in Caux/Montreux, above Montreux. You reach this cosy and spectacular place by panoramic cog train from Montreux train station (27 min) or by car (20 min).
If you are coming by train from Montreux station, take the MOB panoramic cog train on platform 8 in the direction of Rochers-de-Naye. The Coucou stop is “Haut-de-Caux”, the train driver will inform you, we are located 100 metres (1 min) away. The train ride is spectacular and we recommend it.
If you are coming by car follow the direction Glion-Caux (and not the Avants route which is sometimes recommended by your GPS)! We are 10 km (20 min) from the centre of Montreux. Free parking in front of the hotel.
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Le Coucou
31 Rte des MontsThe CouCou Hotel & Restaurant is ideally located in Caux/Montreux, above Montreux. You reach this cosy and spectacular place by panoramic cog train from Montreux train station (27 min) or by car (20 min).
If you are coming by train from Montreux station, take the MOB panoramic cog train on platform 8 in the direction of Rochers-de-Naye. The Coucou stop is “Haut-de-Caux”, the train driver will inform you, we are located 100 metres (1 min) away. The train ride is spectacular and we recommend it.
If you are coming by car follow the direction Glion-Caux (and not the Avants route which is sometimes recommended by your GPS)! We are 10 km (20 min) from the centre of Montreux. Free parking in front of the hotel.
The tropical feel of this simple restaurant is a great alternative to the city on a hot summer day or evening.
Terrasse de la Pichette
The tropical feel of this simple restaurant is a great alternative to the city on a hot summer day or evening.
Great food and young ambiance at this restaurants overlooking the Boats in the Lutry harbour
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Terrasse
5 Rte d'OuchyGreat food and young ambiance at this restaurants overlooking the Boats in the Lutry harbour
Shopping
MANOR Vevey
1 Av. du Général-GuisanAnything you need under one roof
Globus
5 Rue du PontLuxury shopping with a good choice