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{{Infobox Swiss town
{{Infobox Swiss town
|subject_name= Montreux
|subject_name= Montreux
|municipality_name= Montreux
|municipality_name= Montreux
|municipality_type= city
|municipality_type= city
|imagepath_coa= Montreux-blason.png
|imagepath_coa= Montreux-blason.png
|canton= Vaud
|canton= Vaud
|district= [[Vevey (district)|Vevey]]
|district= [[Vevey (district)|Vevey]]
|municipal_code= 5886
|municipal_code= 5886
|postal_code= 1820
|postal_code= 1820
|nd=46|nm=26|ed=6|em=55
|nd=46|nm=26|ed=6|em=55
|altitude= 390
|altitude= 390
|area= 33.40
|area= 33.40
|population=22,897|populationof=2003
|population=22,897|populationof=2003
|mayor= Pierre Salvi (PS)
|mayor= Pierre Salvi (PS)
|website= www.montreux.ch
|website= www.montreux.ch
|twintowns= [[Wiesbaden]] (Germany), [[Menton]] (France), [[Chiba City]] (Japan)
|twintowns= [[Wiesbaden]] (Germany), [[Menton]] (France), [[Chiba City]] (Japan)
|}}
|}}
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'''Montreux''' is a [[municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of Vevey in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Vaud]] in [[Switzerland]].

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'''Montreux''' is a [[municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Vevey (district)|Vevey]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Vaud]] in [[Switzerland]].


It is located on [[Lake Geneva]] and has a population of 22,897.
It is located on [[Lake Geneva]] and has a population of 22,897.

[[Image:MontreuxBeiNacht.jpg|thumb|left|Montreux at night.]]
[[Image:MontreuxBeiNacht.jpg|thumb|left|Montreux at night.]]


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In the 12th century, [[viticulture]] was introduced to the region, and the sunny slopes of the lake from [[Lavaux]] to Montreux became an important wine-growing region.
In the 12th century, [[viticulture]] was introduced to the region, and the sunny slopes of the lake from [[Lavaux]] to Montreux became an important wine-growing region.


The region was subject to various princes, most notably the princes of [[Savoy]] from the south side of the lake. They unified the territory which comprises the present [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Vaud]] and were generally popular sovereigns.
The region was subject to various princes, most notably the princes of [[Savoy]] from the south side of the lake. They unified the territory which comprises the present canton of Vaud and were generally popular sovereigns.


After the [[Burgundian Wars]] in the 15th century, the Swiss in [[Berne]] occupied the region without resistance, an indication of the weakness of the princes of Savoy. The Reformation made the region around Montreux and [[Vevey]] an attractive haven for [[Huguenots]] from Italy, who brought their artisanal skills and set up workshops and businesses.
After the [[Burgundian Wars]] in the 15th century, the Swiss in [[Berne]] occupied the region without resistance, an indication of the weakness of the princes of Savoy. The Reformation made the region around Montreux and [[Vevey]] an attractive haven for [[Huguenots]] from Italy, who brought their artisanal skills and set up workshops and businesses.
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*The [[Montreux Jazz Festival]], annually in July since [[1967]];
*The [[Montreux Jazz Festival]], annually in July since [[1967]];
*The Golden Rose Festival, annually in spring ([[1961]]-[[2003]]), which awarded the [[Golden Rose of Montreux]], an international award for television;
*The Golden Rose Festival, annually in spring ([[1961]]-[[2003]]), which awarded the [[Golden Rose of Montreux]], an international award for television;

[[Image:Freddy Mercury Statue Montreux.jpg|thumb|left|140px||Freddie Mercury statue.]]
[[Image:Freddy Mercury Statue Montreux.jpg|thumb|left|140px||Freddie Mercury statue.]]
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Montreux boasts one of the most beautiful walks along the lake, stretching from [[Villeneuve, Vaud|Villeneuve]] all the way towards Vevey. The main square of the town, [http://www.webcam-leman.ch/index-montreux1.html Place du Marché], features a [[:Image:Freddy Mercury statue in Montreux.jpg|statue]] of [[Queen (band)|Queen]] singer [[Freddie Mercury]] facing Lake Geneva. Some of the numerous small villages around Montreux include La Tour-de-Peilz, Clarens, [[Territet]], and Villeneuve. The [[Chateau of Chillon]] provides a marvelous view of the entire Lake of Geneva and can be easily accessed via bus, foot or boat.

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Montreux boasts one of the most beautiful walks along the lake, stretching from [[Villeneuve, Vaud|Villeneuve]] all the way towards [[Vevey]]. The main square of the town, [http://www.webcam-leman.ch/index-montreux1.html Place du Marché], features a [[:Image:Freddy Mercury statue in Montreux.jpg|statue]] of [[Queen (band)|Queen]] singer [[Freddie Mercury]] facing Lake Geneva. Some of the numerous small villages around Montreux include La Tour-de-Peilz, Clarens, [[Territet]], and Villeneuve. The [[Chateau of Chillon]] provides a marvelous view of the entire Lake of Geneva and can be easily accessed via bus, foot or boat.


[[Deep Purple]] made Montreux famous with their song "[[Smoke on the Water]]", which tells the events of 1971, when a [[Frank Zappa]] fan with a flare gun set the Montreux Casino on fire.
[[Deep Purple]] made Montreux famous with their song "[[Smoke on the Water]]", which tells the events of 1971, when a [[Frank Zappa]] fan with a flare gun set the Montreux Casino on fire.
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The Casino was reopened in 1975.
The Casino was reopened in 1975.


Montreux is the home of [[Mountain Studios]], the recording studio used by several artists. In 1978, the band [[Queen (band)|Queen]] bought the studio, which now is still owned by Queen producer David Richards. Queen also appeared in 1984 and in 1986 at the Golden Rose Festival and Queen guitarist [[Brian May]] appeared in 2001 at the Jazz Festival. Montreux was also the subject of the 1995 Queen single [[A Winter's Tale (song)|A Winter's Tale]] of the album of the same year [[Made in Heaven]], with the adjacent music video showing images of the city.
Montreux is the home of [[Mountain Studios]], the recording studio used by several artists. In 1978, the band Queen bought the studio, which now is still owned by Queen producer David Richards. Queen also appeared in 1984 and in 1986 at the Golden Rose Festival and Queen guitarist [[Brian May]] appeared in 2001 at the Jazz Festival. Montreux was also the subject of the 1995 Queen single [[A Winter's Tale (song)|A Winter's Tale]] of the album of the same year [[Made in Heaven]], with the adjacent music video showing images of the city.


Russian-American writer [[Vladimir Nabokov]] resided with his wife Vera in a suite at the Montreux Palace Hotel from 1960 until his death in 1977. He is buried in Montreux.
Russian-American writer [[Vladimir Nabokov]] resided with his wife Vera in a suite at the Montreux Palace Hotel from 1960 until his death in 1977. He is buried in Montreux.


In [[1990]], the [[Wakker Prize]] was awarded to Montreux.
In [[1990]], the [[Wakker Prize]] was awarded to Montreux.
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[[Image:Spendid montreux.jpg|thumb|right|Hotel Splendid.]]

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[[Image:Spendid_montreux.jpg|thumb|right|Hotel Splendid.]]




==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.montreuxmusic.com Montreux Music]
*[http://www.montreuxmusic.com Montreux Music]
*[http://www.montreuxnoel.com/main.php?lang=en Montreux Christmas Market]
*[http://www.montreuxnoel.com/main.php?lang=en Montreux Christmas Market]

{{Municipalities of the district of Vevey}}
{{Municipalities of the district of Vevey}}

[[Category:Cities in Switzerland]]
[[Category:Cities in Switzerland]]


Revision as of 20:26, 29 June 2007

For other uses, see Montreux (disambiguation).
Montreux
Municipality
Coat of arms of Montreux
Coat of arms
Location of Montreux
Map
CountrySwitzerland
CantonVaud
DistrictVevey
Government
 • MayorPierre Salvi (PS)
Area
[1]
 • Total33.41 km2 (12.90 sq mi)
Elevation
(?)
390 m (1,280 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2018)[2]
 • Total25,984
 • Density780/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
1820
SFOS number5886
Twin townsWiesbaden (Germany), Menton (France), Chiba City (Japan)
Websitewww.montreux.ch

Montreux is a municipality in the district of Vevey in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

It is located on Lake Geneva and has a population of 22,897.

Montreux at night.

History and geography

Montreux lies on the north east shore of Lake Geneva at the fork in the Roman road from Italy over the Simplon Pass, where the roads to the Roman capital of Aventicum and the road into Gaul through Besançon separated. This made it an important settlement already in Roman times.

In the 12th century, viticulture was introduced to the region, and the sunny slopes of the lake from Lavaux to Montreux became an important wine-growing region.

The region was subject to various princes, most notably the princes of Savoy from the south side of the lake. They unified the territory which comprises the present canton of Vaud and were generally popular sovereigns.

After the Burgundian Wars in the 15th century, the Swiss in Berne occupied the region without resistance, an indication of the weakness of the princes of Savoy. The Reformation made the region around Montreux and Vevey an attractive haven for Huguenots from Italy, who brought their artisanal skills and set up workshops and businesses.

In 1798, Napoleon liberated the region from the Bernese. In the 19th century, the tourist industry became a major commercial outlet, with the grand hotels of Montreux attracting the rich and cultured from Europe and America.

Panoramic view of Montreux.

Culture

Montreux hosts several noteworthy festivals:

Freddie Mercury statue.

Montreux boasts one of the most beautiful walks along the lake, stretching from Villeneuve all the way towards Vevey. The main square of the town, Place du Marché, features a statue of Queen singer Freddie Mercury facing Lake Geneva. Some of the numerous small villages around Montreux include La Tour-de-Peilz, Clarens, Territet, and Villeneuve. The Chateau of Chillon provides a marvelous view of the entire Lake of Geneva and can be easily accessed via bus, foot or boat.

Deep Purple made Montreux famous with their song "Smoke on the Water", which tells the events of 1971, when a Frank Zappa fan with a flare gun set the Montreux Casino on fire.

We all came out to Montreux on the Lake Geneva shoreline / To make records with a mobile - We didn't have much time / Frank Zappa & the Mothers were at the best place around / But some stupid with a flare gun burned the place to the ground / Smoke on the water, fire in the sky

The Casino was reopened in 1975.

Montreux is the home of Mountain Studios, the recording studio used by several artists. In 1978, the band Queen bought the studio, which now is still owned by Queen producer David Richards. Queen also appeared in 1984 and in 1986 at the Golden Rose Festival and Queen guitarist Brian May appeared in 2001 at the Jazz Festival. Montreux was also the subject of the 1995 Queen single A Winter's Tale of the album of the same year Made in Heaven, with the adjacent music video showing images of the city.

Russian-American writer Vladimir Nabokov resided with his wife Vera in a suite at the Montreux Palace Hotel from 1960 until his death in 1977. He is buried in Montreux.

In 1990, the Wakker Prize was awarded to Montreux.

Hotel Splendid.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Montreux, Switzerland.

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  1. ^ a b "Arealstatistik Standard - Gemeinden nach 4 Hauptbereichen". Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  2. ^ Error: Unable to display the reference properly. See the documentation for details.
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