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However, in addition to its charming aroma of wine, the German half-timbered houses here contribute to the uniqueness of Colmar. Famous among them is the Adolf house, the oldest in Colmar.
Then, we take the special train to go to Montreux, fa- mous for its Montreux Jazz Festival all over the world.
STAY: EDEN PALACE AU LAC HOTEL
Day 2: Oct. 16, 2018
Montreux: (31 km / 35 minutes) Lausanne: (64 km / 1 hour) Geneva: (42 km / 45 minutes) Annecy
We visit the Chillon Castle in the morning. Standing
on the shores of Lake Léman (Lake Geneva), at the eastern end of the lake, Chillon Castle, an island castle, is the most well-known historical castle in Switzerland. Montreux is a French-speaking town with mild climate on the shores of Lake Geneva. There are many vil-
las owned by the world-famous persons, such as the famous conductor Wilhelm Furtwangler, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Charles Darwin and members of the British royal families.
Enjoy a boat sightseeing tour on the beautiful and en- chanting Lake Léman, which is on the border of France and Switzerland!
Then, we leave for Annecy on the border of France and Switzerland. Annecy is a beautiful city surrounded by Lake Annecy, famous for its water, praised as the clean- est in Europe. It was the capital of former dukedom of the Savoy family. Nicknamed “the Venice of Savoy”, the old town’s enchanting canals are lined with colorful houses in Piedmontese style. Annecy Old Town is also renown for its arcaded streets that shelter boutique stores, its castle overlooking the town and the Pont des Amours, the last sight before reaching the stunning pure waters of the lake.
STAY: HOTEL NOVOTEL ANNECY CENTRE ATRIA
Day 3: Oct. 17, 2018
Annecy: (148 km / 1 hour 40 minutes) Lyon Today you can spend a leisurely morning in the town to appreciate the beauty of the lake and mountains!
In the afternoon we leave for Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The sophisticated silk weaving technol- ogy has made Lyon famous in Europe, where the well- known Hermes scarf has gained fame here. Lyon is the third largest city in France, where many important com- mercial, technological and biotechnological companies are located. We stroll through Lyon’s old town, the most important business center of Lyon. Taking the cable car
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Vineyard outside Beaune, France. Photo: beaune- tourism.com
Views of Colmar, “Little Venice” and its charming canals and German half-timber buildings.
Photos: tourisme-colmar.com and frenchmoments.eu
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Chillon Castle is the most well-known historical castle in Switzerland. Photo: architectureimg.com
Annecy, beautiful city surrounded by Lake Annecy, famous for its water, praised as the cleanest in Europe. Photo: savoie-mont-blanc.com
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