About Montreux
Our CEO, Charlie Crowe, discusses why Montreux is the best
location to host the Festival of Media Global
The town of Montreux
nestles in a sheltered Lake Geneva bay, surrounded by vineyards and
against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. Situated
only one hour away from Geneva airport in the heart of the Swiss
Riviera, Montreux benefits from an exceptional location, a mild
climate and Belle Epoque buildings full of
history.
Because of the exceptionally mild climate Montreux
is called the capital of the Vaud Riviera. Plants associated with
the Mediterranean, such as pines, cypresses and palm trees grow
here. Charlie Chaplin, Freddie Mercury and several other famous
personalities of world-renown lived and continue to live on the
Vaud Riviera.
The long, flower-bordered lake
promenade which links Vevey and Montreux going all the way to
Chillon Castle is simply asking to be strolled along. Cultural
events, such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, as well as countless
excursion options to the mountainous hinterland or on the lake make
Montreux a popular excursion and holiday destination. Many of the
houses along the lakeside road, including the magnificent Fairmont
Le Montreux Palace, date from the heyday of the Belle
Epoque.
Right in the heart of Europe, Montreux is located
one hour away from Geneva, which connects you to Europe and the
rest of the world (1000 weekly flights to more than 100
destinations). With a selection of 5 star and 4 star hotels within
a short walking distance of the Convention Centre, and a wealth of
fine restaurants and sociable bars, Montreux provides a perfect,
compact hub for the networking and meetings agenda of The
Festival of Media 2012.