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Montreux is a charming cosmopolitan city perfectly nestled between the enchanting Swiss Alps and the magnificent Lake Geneva. With stunning natural beauty along its 6 mile promenade it is no wonder that many famous people have come to call Montreux home. Protected wall of mountains, Montreux enjoys its own microclimate, basking in its own sunny rays with lakeside palm trees and exotic flowers teasing with Spring time joy.
As you make your way through the zigzagging streets and hillside terraces of the old quarter find your way to any one of the cozy lakeside restaurants and bars. All serve as meeting points for the wonderful open-air summer concert. Montreux plays host to many international events and festivals including classical music and the world famous jazz festival in July. There is also an incredibly diverse selection of galleries, museums, cafes, bars and boutiques.
Take a walking tour and hear the colorful stories of Byron, Hemingway, Chaplin and others who have passed through this city. Nearby villages boast an assortment of fun activities, cheese making, hiking, skiing, paragliding, hot-air ballooning, rafting, canyoning- all at your finger tips! Plan a day trip with classmates to the ancient Roman town of Vevey, La Tour de Peilz and the nearby villages of Corseaux, Corsier and Mont-Pelerin.
Montreux is truly blessed in location. With natural beauty, modern services, and its glorious climate Montreux as come to be a favorite among many international students. This place is ideal to study French. The perfect location in the heart of Europe less than 2 hours to Paris, London, Barcelona, Milan or Munich.
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