Hi,
I know Rick recommends staying in Lausanne instead of Montreux . What do you think?
Will stay four nights in Montreux and take day trips to Vevey and Lausanne. Have been to Gruyeres. Is that a good idea?
We go to France next after 4 nights in Switzerland.
Thank you, merci beaucoup!
Joan
Posted by
Paris
6920 posts
Both have their merits. Lausanne is a city, Montreux is merely a town... And actually I prefer Vevey in the middle!
Posted by
Chicago
2697 posts
I really like Montreux and am staying there a second time this June. But I have not been to Lausanne yet so I cannot compare the two. I have Lausanne on my list this time to check it out.
No wrong choice. :)
Posted by
Kansas City
268 posts
We stayed in Montreux and spent a day in Lausanne on our way to Geneva. Glad we stayed in Montreux.
Posted by
El Dorado Hills, CA
61 posts
Have stayed in Vevey once and Montreux four times. Prefer Montreux. Three times did a day trip to Lausanne. I was happy I was staying in Montreux.
Posted by
OP
28 posts
Barbara,
Thank you so much! Feel good about my decision now.
Joan
Posted by
Nashville, TN
457 posts
I didn’t love Lausanne. It’s a city on a steep incline with a subway to get places. Not my idea of what I go to Switzerland for. If you’re into cities, sure. We stayed in a small historic village on Lake Geneva with good train access to Montreux, Lausanne, etc + right at the boat stop to explore the region from the water as well. It’s called St-Prex and we thought it was far superior to the crowded cities.