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