SPRING 2019 Editorial Our canton knows how to bring its traditions alive – as proven by the many awards that have recently honoured its attractions, ranging from the Chaplin’s World museum to our two Belle Epoque gems, the histo- ric CGN fleet and the Grand Hôtel des Rasses, to mention only a few. Then there is the Winegrowers Festi- 1 val this summer in Vevey, which has rocketed Vaud canton into the must- see rankings of prestigious publica- tions such as the New York Times and HIGHLIGHTING LAUSANNE’S GARDENS National Geographic. A PARTICULAR YEAR On a different note, Vaud’s gastrono- From 15 June to 12 October, the sixth edition of mic heritage is also attracting many AT CHAPLIN’S WORLD Lausanne Jardins will amaze visitors with about thirty praises and high star ratings. Different ways for gourmet visitors to sample short-lived installations featuring plants and flowers. In 2019, the museum will mark the 130th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s the rich cuisine include an open-air culinary festival, cellars open to the birth by staging a series of events. A chance to discover (or rediscover) public during a weekend, or visits this attraction, which was also the actor’s family home. focusing on wine tourism. Almost three years after it opened, Chap- miss! Three waxworks of Charlie Chaplin are lin’s World is paying tribute to the King of the already on show here: the first welcomes visi- Andreas Banholzer Silent Screen, born on 16 April 1889. Already tors to the manor and two others portray the CEO, Vaud Tourism Office (Lake voted Best European Museum by the Euro- actor in his films : The Gold Rush and The Geneva Region) pean Museum Academy in 2018, Chaplin’s Great Dictator. World was also chosen as Trip Advisor’s Trav- Next winter, a documentary focusing on the eller’s Choice in the same year. Visitors to the “real” Charlie Chaplin will be screened in museum at Manoir de Ban above Vevey – the museum’s cinema. It is the work of Peter home to the actor and his family until 1977 Middleton and James Spinney, who directed Representation – can breathe in the intimate ambience of the highly acclaimed Notes on Blindness. this spot as they stroll in the park or admire The two-man team was able to access previ- in the markets the sets for his greatest films. To mark this ously unpublished images and audio material During summer, the Vaud capital will mount a superb display of Vaud Tourism Office (Lake Geneva greenery, as it does every 5 years. This time, Lausanne Jardins Region) and its partners participate will explore the topic of open ground. Poetry and education are in dozens of promotional activities combined in the 31 concepts selected from over 130 submis- throughout the year. Here is a list of sions by international landscapers, designers, architects, plan- these events : ners and artists. These installations are primarily green spaces for living: they invite passers-by to linger, prompting them to look at the city with new eyes – to ponder the importance of preserving 22 to 24 March 2019 | the few urban areas that have never been paved, and have thus Salon du Randonneur (Hiking fair) | remained in contact with the earth beneath them. The works can Lyon | Lake Geneva Region Tourism Office, Pays-d’Enhaut Tourism, Nyon Tourism Office, be explored by following an east-west route across the capital. As Morges Tourism Office, Yverdon-Les-Bains they stroll, visitors can explore the bowels of the earth, find them- Region Tourism Office selves reduced to the size of an ant, play at being earthworms as they slither down a slide, or see how a water jet can interrupt 8 to 12 April 2019 | traffic. A program of walks, readings, workshops and lectures will Best of Media | Orlando, New York, be unveiled this spring. lausannejardins.ch/en Boston, Chicago, Austin, Seattle Lake Geneva Region Tourism Office (for LGMR) NEW AWARDS IN THE GASTRONOMIC GUIDES 15 to 19 April 2019 | anniversary, Chaplin’s World is staging shows, – in particular, a 1966 interview with Richard SCIB Sales Calls | Beijing, Shanghai, activities and surprises throughout the year. Meryman, a reporter with Life Magazine at Gault&Millau and Michelin 2019 : these prestigious Hong Kong From 13 to 28 April, a show presented jointly that time. This film aims to portray the cinema Lake Geneva Region Tourism Office French guides honour new dining venues, with (mandate) with circus school Alchimie will launch the pioneer from a new angle, focusing on the awards for over 100 restaurants in the canton. festivities. Thrice-daily performances will man behind the character of the Tramp. recreate the ambience of a 1920s circus. Finally, both the interior of the Manor and the 28 April to 1 May 2019 | Performers will juggle hats, along with high- park will be bathed in light for Christmas. Illu- No gourmet would ATM Arabian Travel Market | Dubai speed chases and acrobatic feats in homage minations and projections will create a fairy- want to miss the origi- Lake Geneva Region Tourism Office to Chaplin’s aptly named cinema master- tale ambience to bring the year to a close. nal fare at the Pont de piece, The Circus. The whole show is accom- This anniversary will also be celebrated Brent. Stéphane Décot- panied by a children’s orchestra playing songs extensively outside Switzerland. The Philar- terd, the chef here since 13 to 17 May 2019 | written by Chaplin. Varied occasional activi- monie of Paris will pay tribute to Chaplin’s 2011, decided a few Sales Calls Tour 2019 Australia | ties such as treasure hunts and a flea circus musical work, to be featured in an exhibition. months ago to cook only Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne will enliven weekends and public holidays. Nantes will honour the avant-garde aspect with local ingredients. A Lake Geneva Region Tourism Office This autumn, a new wax figure of Charlie of his creative work in a similar way. And in fine tribute to the Vaud will be unveiled in the museum. It portrays Bratislava, the Slovak National Theatre will countryside and its prod- him in his iconic pose, standing with his dedicate a ballet to him. Lastly, a comic strip ucts, as this venue has 18 18 to 23 May 2019 | cane, wearing his famous costume and his adaptation of his life will be published this Gault&Millau points and STE Japon | Tokyo hat. A chance that no selfie fan will want to autumn. chaplinsworld.com/en no less than 2 Michelin stars. Lake Geneva Region Tourism Office, Glacier 3000 This year, Michelin includes 14 restaurants News in brief across the canton, award- 27 to 30 May 2019 | ing a total of 19 stars. ILTM Singapore | Singapour Aigle, capital of wine- Rolle celebrates 700 years International press picks Newcomers include the Berceau des Sens, the training restaurant Lake Geneva Region Tourism Office, growing competitions Situated by Lake Geneva Vevey as must-see of the renowned Swiss Hospitality Management School in upper Hotel Royal Savoy This town in the Chablais between Morges and destination of the year Lausanne. Chef Cédric Bourassin, who works with a brigade of region at the foot of the Lausanne, the small town Thanks to its Winegrowers students, is rewarded by his first star. Michelin awards a similar Alps will welcome two major of Rolle will celebrate Festival, a once-in-a-genera- rating to the work of Marie Robert, the young chef at the Café More news on our Media Corner : competitions this year. Aigle its 700th anniversary for tion event that pays tribute to Suisse in Bex, at the foot of the Vaud Alps. At just thirty years of media.lake-geneva-region.ch regularly hosts the World seven months. From April vineyard workers, the town of age, she has also won the prestigious Swiss Chef of the Year 2019 Chasselas Championships, to onwards, events include Vevey (a stone’s throw from title awarded by Gault&Millau. The latest edition of this guide be held on 28 and 29 June a sound and light show, Montreux) is ranked among singles out 101 Vaud restaurants for a total of 1423 points. 2019; and this year for the first concerts, various exhibitions the outstanding destinations of Heading all the rankings, with 19 Gault&Millau points and three time, it will stage the travelling and shows, and a literary 2019 by the New York Times, Michelin stars, is the prestigious Hôtel de Ville at Crissier, just Concours Mondial de Bruxelles competition. National Geographic and the outside Lausanne. Celebrity chef Franck Giovannini maintains this from 1st to 5th May 2019. lacote-tourisme.ch/en Guardian, amongst other. restaurant’s excellent standards. aigle-leysin-lesmosses.ch/en otvnet.ch/nytimes artofliving.lake-geneva-region.ch AWARDS FOR TWO GUARDIANS OF THE FONDATION DE L’HERMITAGE VAUD’S BELLE EPOQUE HERITAGE HOSTS ENGLISH PAINTING Vaud Tourism Office Prizes honour the efforts of the Grand Hôtel des Rasses and The new exhibit at this museum, nestled amid parkland CGN to enhance their historic heritage. above Lausanne, features artists of the Victorian era Avenue d’Ouchy 60 Case postale 1125 The heritage conservation experts ICOMOS honoured the Grand Hôtel (1837-1901). 1001 Lausanne - Suisse on the jury of ICOMOS (the Interna- des Rasses. This three-star hotel, built tional Council on Monuments and in 1898 and extended in 1913, offers Tel. +41(0)21 613 26 26 Sites) awarded the Historic restau- 44 rooms and suites. Perched atop rant of 2019 title to the furnishings a Jura plateau, a stone’s throw from [email protected] of the first-class salons on the Belle Sainte-Croix, it also offers its guests a www.lake-geneva-region.ch Epoque steamers operated by the welcoming Belle Epoque ambience.