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The chief resort of the Swiss
Riviera, Montreux rises in the shape of an amphitheater from the
shores of the Lac Léman. An Edwardian town with a distinct French
accent, it has long been a refuge for expatriates, including the
novelist Vladimir Nabokov. Known for its balmy climate, it sports a
profusion of Mediterranean vegetation, which grows lushly in the
town's many lakeside parks. The mountains at the town's back protect
it from the winds of winter, allowing fruit trees, cypresses,
magnolias, bay trees, almonds, and even palms to flourish. |
