Just imagine: you are sailing on a yacht in the middle of Lake Geneva. Cool wind is blowing from the Alps, whispering through your hair. The sun is gently shining in your eyes and reflects from water waves. You smell the aroma of vineyards and pines. Seagulls are flying around, and there is no need to rush.
Montreux station is on the main line along Lake Geneva, with direct trains from Geneva Airport (about 1 h 10 min) and Lausanne (about 20 min).
From Montreux, the MOB mountain railway stops at Châtelard VD, just across the vineyard from the castle. It is a request stop: press the stop button before Châtelard.
Take the A9 motorway to the Montreux exit, then follow the signs to Clarens and Chernex. The castle is at Chemin de Planchamp-Dessous 1.
Parking is available at the castle for guests of the apartments.
The lakeside promenade and the centre of Clarens and Montreux are a 15–20 minute walk down the hill. The way back is uphill, so a taxi or the train is handy with luggage.
Boats of the CGN leave from the Montreux and Clarens piers to Chillon, Vevey, Lausanne and Evian.
Each summer Montreux turns into the main jazz venue in Switzerland. You can hear the music from restaurants and open areas along the lakeside promenade.
The rest of the year Montreux is full of other pleasant sounds: birdsong, the water and the rustling of the vineyards.
