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Giacometti, Hodler, Morandi and Vallotton, as well as the famous Chaplin’s World – a neoclassical mansion on the banks of Lake Geneva transformed into a museum dedicated to Charlie Chaplin and his work. The 3,000sqm property was Chaplin’s home for 25 years, from 1952 until his death in 1977, and the museum is a celebration of the cinematic legacy he left behind. Ideally situated in the heart of Vevey at the waterfront of Lake Geneva, Hotel Des Trois Couronnes affords breathtaking panoramic views. A peaceful haven that combines beauty, relaxation and discovery, it comprises 71 luminous rooms, including 25 executive suites and junior suites, two restaurants one of which carries a Michelin star, and the exclusive Puressens Spa. With a 24-metre indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and fitness centre with a private terrace offering views over Lake Geneva and the Alps, it is the only hotel that offers treatments from the world- renowned dermatologist Joëlle Ciocco. Lausanne is green by nature. The city has 350 hectares of public parks and gardens perfect for walks and relaxation, not to mention the animal park and the 35m high observation tower in the forest of Sauvabelin. This means that over half of the area is covered in forests, countryside, vineyards and other expanses of greenery. Health, wellness and rejuvenation play an important part in the lifestyle of its residents, and all along the shores of Lake Geneva there are renowned clinics and thermal spas to help guests regain physical and mental harmony. You can relax while enjoying a cruise on board one of eight splendid Belle Époque side-wheel paddle steamers – the world’s most important, most elegant and most homogeneous fleet – which have been taking to Lake Geneva’s deep-blue waters for 140 years. Lovers of old ships will also appreciate the galley La Liberté which sails fromMorges, and La Vaudoise which departs fromOuchy harbour. Also in Ouchy, the ultra-silent Aquarel solar-powered boats allow passengers to observe the lake’s fauna at close hand, as well as enjoying a simple lake crossing to France, or even a gourmet cruise to Chillon Castle at sunset. Chillon Castle near Montreux is a fortress dating from the 12th century. Located on a rocky islet, it comprises about 25 structures that are unique in the world, and it is the most visited historical monument in Switzerland. Montreux Riviera stretches from Lutry to Villeneuve in the canton of Vaud. Dubbed the Swiss Riviera thanks to the microclimate the region enjoys, it has been attracting visitors from all over the world for centuries, including composers and musicians such as Stravinsky and