This friday, November 13th 2009 will perform Bob Sinclar & Quentin Mosimann at the Casino of Montreux.

With these stars, I am sure the evening will be a success but also because......

......All benfits will be given to the G4 foundation, who helps children in their end of life to realize their dreams. The foundation does its best to realize their dreams in the music field, sport, art or cinema.  

To support the foundation and these children, come to this event on November 13th 2009 from 22h00. The entrance fee is CHF. 40. -- / person if you take a ticket at the door.   

For VIP reservations, please contact the foundation directly
Tel: 0041 21 966 52 04
www.g4foundation.org

We mentioned you already a few months ago that the Canada will be the guest of honor of this Montreux Noël edition.
In order to discover their cuisine, 4 hotels (two 5 star & two 4 star) will create some dishes on their menu around some fixed themes.  

Fairmont the Montreux Palace: Beef from Alberta (wisent)

Royal Plaza Montreux & Spa: Lobster from the Madeleine Island.

Suisse & Majestic: Salmon from Canada

Eurotel Riviera:  Ham in maple syrup.

Enjoy..... 

Time is running and the christmas market will already start in less than a month.

Another new event will take place at the Chillon castle.
 
On December 05, 06, 08, 12, 13, 19, 20th, a medieval market will recreate the 15th century life of a castle.  There will be plenty of animations like Craftspeople, troubadours, artillery and archery displays. 
Moreover a traditional kitchen will be created as well as a medieval grocery store, an herbalist store, a pottery, a forge and many more. 

I must say that when I read this, it really attracted me and without no doubt, I will pass by there to see how it is. 

To go to the Chillon castle is very easy. You can either walk through the lakeside however it will take you around 1 hour otherwise you can take a bus (direction villeneuve) on the main street of Montreux. If you are staying in a hotel of Montreux, with the Riviera Card, it will be free of charge.

If you have beed there, let us know your experiences.  

On the last week-end of October, I never miss the "Fête des planches". Probably because I have lived in this area for almost 8 years but also because it is a very charming area of Montreux. "Les Planches" is in fact the old city of Montreux.
I could not find which edition it is...but I guess at least the 150th one....so a tradition in Montreux.    


From Friday evening until sunday afternoon, many private houses open their cellars (we call them Carnozet in Swiss) and transform it into restaurants, bars with DJ's or even with live music. These places are open very late in the night.

I never saw many tourists there but I guess it is a good occasion to discover the local life and to talk with some people living in the region.  

This area is really nice, especially since many renovations were done in the "rue des planches" (main street of the area). 2 new restaurants opened (I did not try them yet) and even a little tea room with an amazing view over the lake.

In the streets take place many animations for children, artisan stands with local products, concerts, etc....

If you do not wish to eat the typical sausages...go to the restaurant Museum (see section restaurant in the blog) which is very close and taste the charbonnade or the fondue. 
As this is the week-end of Halloween...you can also try the Opus Cafe which is in the area. It is always well decorated on this occasion. The atmosphere is a bit crazy and pretty young.

A great occasion to party and to discover the local life and products. 

See you there