Château d'Aigle

Top choice in Lake Geneva & Vaud


Aigle's beautiful little castle set against the backdrop of the Vaud Alps was built in the 12th century and looks like a mini-version of the Disneyland castle – straight out of a fairy-tale. Admission includes entry into Maison de la Dîme and Musée de la Vigne et du Vin.


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1. Musée de la Vigne et du Vin

Two thousand years of wine making are evoked in the compelling Musée de la Vigne et du Vin, a thoroughly modern and interactive wine museum inside Aigle’s…

2. Maison de la Dîme

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Within the grounds of Château d'Aigle, across the street from the castle gate, you'll find the 13th-century Maison de la Dîme: take peek at whatever…

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A fabulous cogwheel-train ride (return adult/child Sfr70/35, 55 minutes, hourly) from Montreux station is half the reason to ascend the mountain to…

6. Queen: The Studio Experience

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8. Freddie Mercury Statue

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Year round, fresh flowers adorn the feet of this 3m-tall statue of Freddie Mercury in front of Montreux’s old covered market on the waterfront. Created by…

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