The trip to Switzerland was centered around the Fête des Vignerons, an exceptional event that only takes place every 20 to 25 years in Vevey, near Lausanne.
The show, retracing the cycles of the vine and their impact on human life, was unforgettably beautiful.
During the trip, members also visited vineyards in Valais and Lavaux. In Valais, a tasting at Domaine du Grand Brûlé in Leytron and at Marie-Thérèse Chappaz’s in Fully delighted the participants.
In Lavaux, a tasting at Clos des Abbayes in Dézaley was another highlight.
The trip was enriched by visits to the Charlie Chaplin Museum in Vevey and the Swiss Jura, including discoveries of violin making, watchmaking and cheese making.
Château d’Ouchy in Lausanne Ouchy
Domaine du Grand Brûlé owned by the State of Valais in Leytron
Combe d’enfer – Domaine André Roduit & Fils, Fully
Lavaux
Visit to the Chaplin Museum in Corsier-sur-Vevey
Lunch on the terrace of The Tramp Restaurant at Chaplin’s World
Tasting at Clos des Abbayes – Lavaux
Swiss wine tasting at Maison Buttin de Loës in Grandvaux
From Lausanne to Vevey by boat for the Fête des Vignerons 2019 show
Joux Valley
Visit to the Blancpain watchmaking factory, Le Brassus
Visit to JMC Lutherie, Le Brassus
Lunch at Alpage des Grands Plats de Bise
Gala dinner at Crisci Cossonay’s Restaurant Le Cerf
