Montreux Neighborhoods: 4 Area Guides
Montreux is a string of former villages along the lake: Clarens, the old quarter of Les Planches, the centre and Territet towards Chillon. These guides explain what each area is like and how they connect along the promenade.
Montreux neighborhood guides
Clarens, Montreux: A Quiet Lakeside District Guide
Clarens is a small village inside the Montreux municipality, set on a quiet stretch of Lake Geneva. It suits travelers who want a calm lakeside base with the big Montreux sights a short ride away, and it needs a waterfront walk and a meal rather than a full sightseeing day.
Les Planches, Montreux: Old Town Neighborhood Guide
Les Planches is the old village quarter of Montreux, a cluster of hamlets a short climb above the lakeshore where artists' workshops, bars and cafés fill lanes with lake views. Here is what the quarter is, who it suits and how to reach it.
Montreux Centre: The Lakeside Town Core Explained
Montreux centre is the compact, walkable heart of town, squeezed between Lake Geneva and the slopes behind it. The 2M2C convention centre, the Auditorium Stravinski and the town's jazz legacy sit within a few minutes of the station, shops and lakefront.
Territet, Montreux: Lakeside District Guide for a Short Stay
Territet is a small lakeside locality within the Montreux commune in Vaud, known for its quieter lakefront position near Veytaux and Château de Chillon. Here is how the district's Belle Époque heritage, rental apartments and walking connections shape a short stay, and when central Montreux serves you better.