Ride the Ship La Suisse with, as this video captures the ride from Montreux to Chillon Castle. This video conveys what it is like to ride across Lake Geneva, which is the largest body of freshwater in Europe and the largest lake in Switzerland and France. Not surprisingly, seeing this region by boat is a popular choice. Some of the boats even date back to before WWI.
This tour provides a great way to see Montreux’s beauty. You will enjoy sights of vineyards, the Alps, and get a feel for how Montreux is situated in the Alps. The lush Mediterranean-like foliage offer examples of pines, cypresses, and palm trees. You are also sure to catch a glimpse of the famous, Freddie Mercury, whose statue stands proud on the edge of the lake. He, like many other famous people, made their home in Montreux.
In this video of the boat tour, you will also cruise by the Chillon Castle, built on the rocky shore of Lake Geneva. It is a historic destination and the most popular historic building to visit in Switzerland. The castle’s reign lasted for about four centuries during which it collected tolls and served as home to the Counts of Savoy. Chillon Castle’s status changed as the Bernese procured the castle and those living in Vaude assumed power over it.
