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Vevey - Montreux - Chillon Castle - chocolate workshop

Price: 168.00 EUR
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Route: Bern - Vevey - Montreux - Chillon Castle - chocolate workshop - Bern
Duration: 9 h
The first stop in this tour will be at the old town of Vevey  where is a maze of narrow streets where it is pleasant having a stroll. In this pedestrian aera, fountains and statues, some of which are over a hundred years old, frescoes and colourful signs alternate at every corner, as well as numerous cafes, terraces and boutiques. From the Place de la Gare,  will walk towards the lake to the Grande Place and the Vevey landing stage. Each Tuesday and Saturday morning in summer, the square belongs to the famous Vevey market, with its colourful, perfumed stands offering flowers, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, fish and old objects. On Saturdays in July and August, these markets give way to folklore markets: thanks to a glass of wine - you pay for your first glass only - everyone can sample the various regional wine appellations in the company of their vintners! The atmosphere is assured with fanfares, alphorns and winegrowers in their traditional costumes! Via the Rue du Lac you will come to the picturesque part of Vevey, intimate and pedestrians only: small narrow lanes, unexpected passageways, a host of craftsmen’s workshops, boutiques and bistros. Returning along the lakeside on the Quai Perdonnet you will find the statue of the famous Charlie Chaplin, who lived at Corsier-sur-Vevey for 25 years, from 1953 to his death. He is laid to rest in the cemetery at Corsier with his wife Lady Oona Chaplin. Our next stop will be at Montreux, the Swiss Riviera, which famous for its beautiful flora, due to the benefits of the special micro-climate. We will stroll along the lake shores where the summer Jazz Festival takes place, see the Freddie Mercury statue and the majestic 13th century Chillon Castle, (the most visited monument in the whole of Switzerland and inspiration to numerous poets, novelists and artists over the past 300 years), on our way up to the old town to appreciate stunning views over the lake and pass by the oldest house in Montreux, dating back to the 16th century.  You can relax in gourmet restaurants, stroll along the blue lakeside and discover the most famous attractions of the city.Next we will visit the Chillon Castle in its current form is the result of several centuries of construction and redevelopment. The excavations carried out from the end of the 19th century, particularly those led by archaeologist Albert Naef (1862-1936), indicate that the site has been occupied since the Bronze Age. The rocky island on which the castle sits constituted both a form of natural protection and a strategic positioning to control passage from the north to the south of Europe. The fortress took on the oval shape of the genuine island upon which it was built. It is approximately 100m long and 50m wide. It also took its name from the rock; the word ‘Chillon’ meant ‘rocky platform’ in an ancient language. During the tour you will visit the medieval Chillon Castle and see the health-improving thermal baths,  the cellar, prison, great halls, the Bernese chamber, the duke’s chamber, the chapel or even the sentry walks. You’ll learn why the ‘forgotten chambers’ aren’t quite what they seem… and find out that famous prisoner François Bonivard fathered 16 children!Our last stop in this tour will be at the chocolate factory Cailler , which particularly proud of its chocolate expertise and love to share our passion, experience and craftsmanship with chocolate-lovers from all over the world . At our chocolate workshop, our chocolatiers will introduce you to the art of tempering and ganache-making and learn to make your own chocolate works of art. Create your own delicious selection of Ambassador Pralines. Become inspired as our Chocolatiers show you how to produce two delicious mouth-watering chocolate and caramel fillings. You will then learn the secret of tempering with your choice of Cailler Dark, Milk, or White Chocolate. The tempering of the chocolate will allow you to have a product with a professional shine and smooth texture, or as chocolatiers call it the "snap". Do not miss this opportunity to create your own personalized Pralines, which you will take home, with your own diploma of achievement and a Cailler apron and hat. After that we will return to Bern.
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