This week is Part 2 of my journey into Switzerland (Part 1 was Montreux) and I’ll be sharing 2 sites worth exploring. Vevey is on the north shore of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) and I enjoyed walking around the old town and walking along the boardwalk to see Chateau de l’Aile (1800s).
Vevey
Art IN Lake Geneva. Vevey, Switzerland
Although Vevey’s boardwalk does not have as much art along the shores, it does have one interesting piece of “art” IN the lake. Yes, IN the lake! And there are chairs attached to the rocks too. The pictures speak for themselves.
Vevey Switzerland Boardwalk
Vevey Switzerland Boardwalk
Charlie Chaplin sculpture on the Vevey boardwalk
Finally, there is also a popular statue of Charlie Chaplin on the boardwalk and this is significant because Chaplin’s World is located just north of the town.
Chaplin’s World By Grevin
Chaplin’s World The Studio
While Vevey may be known as the headquarters of Nestlé, it is also home to Chaplin’s World,which is dedicated to the life and career of the multitalented actor, film maker, and composer, Charlie Chaplin. Swiss architect, Philippe Meylan and Canadian museographer, Yves Durand spent 15 years creating this museum which is located in Corsier Sur Vevey, just on the outskirts of Vevey. Sir Charles “Charlie” Chaplin came to fame during the silent era of movie making and settled in Switzerland in the 1940s.
There are three key places to visit, The Studio, The Manoir, and The Park.
The Studio
Chaplin’s World: The Studio
The Studio is basically a sound stage and each “set” is devoted to a film or films that Chaplin was in such as “Modern Times” and “The Great Dictator”.
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- Chaplin’s World The Studio in Vevey Switzerland
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- Chaplin’s World The Studio
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- Chaplin’s World The Studio
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- Chaplin’s World The Studio in Vevey Switzerland
Grevin, the famous wax museum company, created more than 30 wax figures including Charlie Chaplin characters, political figures Gandhi and Churchill, and artists such as Michael Jackson and Sophia Loren. Everything is extremely well done.
The Manoir
Chaplin’s World: The Mansion
The Manoir is the home where Chaplin lived for 25 years with his wife Oona and their eight children. Photos, furnishings, and Chaplin’s personal belongings are showcased throughout this beautiful mansion.
The Park
Chaplin’s World: The Park
There’s a circular path that goes around the estate and there are nice views of Lake Geneva and the mansion.
Chaplin’s World: http://www.chaplinsworld.com
Entrance: CHF 23.00 and CHF 4.00 parking
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14 Comments
Judy
September 10, 2016 at 9:02 amVery interesting the art work!
Jan
September 10, 2016 at 9:10 amDefinitely!
Rossana
September 11, 2016 at 9:14 pmWow, the Chaplin estate looks incredible! Love the art in the lake… certainly interesting placement of the chairs on the rocks! 🙂
Jan
September 12, 2016 at 1:28 pmAbsolutely. I wouldn’t have chosen that place, but they seem to work.
Kristin Henning
September 11, 2016 at 10:22 pm“Fork in the Water” is fun and reminds me of “Cherry and Spoon” in Minneapolis. I would love visiting the Chaplin sites. Thanks for posting about this section of your trip.
Jan
September 12, 2016 at 1:29 pmI’ll have to look up “Cherry and Spoon” to see what you mean.
Donna Janke
September 11, 2016 at 11:57 pmBoth Chaplin’s World looks like an interesting place to visit. I love the fork in the water – very quirky.
Jan
September 12, 2016 at 1:29 pmQuirky and creative for sure.
A Taste for Travel
September 12, 2016 at 9:47 amI love that fork in the lake! I spent a few days in Evian on Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) and it is truly a beautiful place. Perhaps the fork signifies the delicious fera sourced from the lake!
Jan
September 12, 2016 at 1:30 pmEvian was also very nice and perhaps bigger.
Doreen Pendgracs
September 13, 2016 at 8:55 amYour post has gotten me very excited, Jan! I’m heading to Vevey later this month for chocolate research. Excited! I’ll now go over and check out your post on Montreaux, as I’ll be going there, too.
Jan
September 13, 2016 at 3:12 pmChocolate research!
love it!
Susan Reddel
September 13, 2016 at 2:25 pmI just love that giant fork in Lake Geneva – how fun! I didn’t know there was a Charlie Chaplin museum in Switzerland and that he lived there. Very interesting.
Jan
September 13, 2016 at 3:14 pmNeither did I until a friend suggested I visit. So glad I did.