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During your stay in Châtel why not visit some of the splendid
attractions in the area. The picturesque medieval port of Yvoire
rests on the banks of Lac Leman, with its beautiful and informative
public gardens, fabulous restaurants and clean lake water that you
can swim in safely, it's well worth a visit. Also on the edge of
Lac Leman is Montreaux, a bustling Swiss city which hosts the world
famous Montreaux Jazz festival in the month of June/July. The 'Chateau
de Chillon' made famous by the poem 'the prisoner of Chillon' written
in 1816 by Lord Byron immortalised not only Francois Bouivard imprisoned
there from 1530 to 1536 but this most beautiful of European castles,
majestic on the shore of Lac Leman. Lausanne is well worth a visit
with its many art galleries and museum's including the famous state
of the art Olympic Museum open all year round. It tells of the evolution
of sport and games and world history over the past century. The
historical town of Annecy is steeped in history dating back to 4000BC.
Voted the most beautiful town in France it's a definite must. Set
on the shore of Lake Annecy you can enjoy guided walks of the 'old
town' all year round, a boat trip on it's breath taking lake, with
cobbled back streets and flower covered bridges round every corner
a day in Annecy is highly recommended.
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