Quick message to remind you that next monday, September 21st 2009 is a holiday called "Jeune Federal" in Switzerland. It concerns most
of Switzerland except Geneva that has its own date.
All shops, banks, supermakets will be closed on that date.
From September 25th to september 27th 2009, will take place in Lutry the 63rd Harvest Festival of Lutry. Most of the cellars will be open to the public.
I know that Swiss wines are not so well known abroad but this is probably due to the small quantities that are producted, so not much are exported. However, some reach an excellent quality and I
guess it is a good occasion to discover the local wines and products.
Moreover the Lavaux region is part of the UNESCO heritage so I would advise you to take this occasion to walk around in the wineyard. You will enjoy for sure the beautiful views
over Lake Geneva.
Programm, sept 25th 2009
Opening at 18h00 and closing at 03h30. All cellars will be open and 5 concerts will take place in the town.
Programm, sept 26th 2009
Opening at 08h30 with a traditional market that offers many local products. Then there will be a boat regate, a rallye for children and several concerts will take place throughout the
day. Closing at 04h30
I saw that Larry Woodley will perform at 23h45. This is an american guitarist who came many times to the jazz Festival - He plays rock, blues, etc.... he makes things move.
Programm, sept 27th 2009
Opening at 11h00. From 15h00 there will be a big "cortege" with more than 500 childen. The entrance fee is CHF. 10. -- / person
Vevey Retro is a dedicated event to the old vehicles that will take place on september 12-13th 2009 on the market place of Vevey. The aim of this event is to gather owners and amateurs
of old cars, motor bikes, etc..... and even tractors. Do not expect thousands of luxury cars as it is open to all kind of marks and models.
However if you like cars, I guess it is a nice occasion to interact with owners and fans.
If you like the famous "mini", just go there as they will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this mythic car. This year the Vevey retro will also be dedicated to british cars.
If the weather is nice, I guess it is a nice occasion to walk around in Vevey, also in the old town which is cute, a few steps from the market place.
From September 01st 2009 and like every 3 monthes the Café Bellagio, restaurant of the hotel Royal Plaza
Montreux is proposing a new card. Click on the following 2 links if you want to discover more about this new card.
Menu-cafe-Bellagio---Autumn-2009.pdf
dessert-menu-Cafe-Bellagio---autumn-2009.pdf
Created by Aurelien Millot, the Executive Chef, the menu is offering a wide selection of dishes made with seasonal products.
The head waiter, Franco della Chiara will be pleased to advise you local or international wines. Come to the café Bellagio and do not miss to eat on the lakeside
terrace.
Reservations at: +41 21 962 5061
As I mentioned in a previous article, the Freddy Mercury Memorial day takes place in the city every year.
In 2009, it will be on September 06th & 07th 2009.
Many activities will take place during these 2 days:
- Boat ride to the lake House (house of Freddy Mercury) with Peter Freestone (he was the personal assistant of Freddy Mercury during the last 12 years of his
life)
- Possibility to have a lunch and dinner under the market place, near the statue and with live music.
- Projection of various Queen videos under the market place
- Peter Freestone will answer to the fam questions near the statue
- Live concerts at the NED
- Birthday celebration. For the occasion which will take place at 11.45pm, the Montreux municipality will offer a glass of wine of the region.
- and many more.....
I never attended this event but I know that several hundreds of fans are coming from all over the world on this occasion, so if you pass by the region, I guess it worth going to the covered
market place
Montreux and Freddy Mercury was a kind of love story.
He came to the Swiss Riviera in 1978 for the first time. One of the main reason was of course for the calm and beauty of the region. But also because of the famous Mountain studio which was at
that time, one of the best in the world.
Freddy Mercury was so impressed by the work of David Richards (sound engineer of the studio) that he bought the studio and hired David as his producer and sound engineer.
Freddy mercury and Queen recorded many tracks in Montreux including the famous "Made in heaven"
just before to pass away in London a few days later.
A couple of years after, a statue was placed on the lakeside, in front of the market place. This is now a monument of the city to "visit"where you will always find some flowers that fans
place to honor his memory.
Since a couple of years, a Freddy Memorial Day takes place in the city in September.
We just finalized an amazing deal with the September Musical. When you book a room in any of the Montreux Suisse Hôtels (Hotel Royal Plaza Montreux, Villa Toscane, Eden Palace au
Lac or Grand Hôtel Excelsior) you have the possibility to have 2 tickets of any concert for the price of 1.
This special offer is upon availability - Do not wait to book if you want to attend for example the London Philarmonic orchestra next week-end.
I had the chance to attend several classical concerts at the Auditorium Stravinsk last year: Sound wise it really worth going there even if you are not a fan of classic music.
Reservations to be made in each hotel.
The entire program of the september Musical 2009 can be found on www.septmus.ch
All the staff of the Montreux Suisse Hotels loves our Swiss Riviera. From the steward to the General Manager, we want to give you our tips and addresses. We want to share our emotions and let you discover Montreux. Follow us and discover our region in a different way - we have created this blog like an unusual and personal guide of Montreux. Don't hesitate to write, send comments, questions or suggestions.
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