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treux, taking your time to appreciate the Belle
            Époque buildings, abundant flowers, and sculp-
            tures.
              Visit the nearby famous Chateau de Chillon,
            a medieval castle treasure. Admire the furni-
            ture, weapons and armor on display, the 14 th
            century murals in its chapel and the elegant
            formal halls and ramparts. After a leisurely
            lunch along the lake in Montreux, you will be
            taking the train back to Lausanne, stopping in
            the nearby town of Vevey. There, you will enjoy
            the Unesco World Heritage Lavaux vineyards,
            which cover 2,050 acres between Montreux
            and Vevey.
              You can walk along trails to the vineyards or
            hop on a tourism train. Soak in the fresh air and
            the dramatic views of Lake Geneva as you sip
            the dry, aromatic Chasselas wines of the re-
            gion. Then back on the train to Lausanne to en-
            joy dinner in one of the many cafes along the
            lakefront.

            Day 4:


              More Royal experiences, Castles, and Wine.
            Take the 40-minute train journey to Nyon, then
            head over to the nearby Castle of Prangins, a
            five-minute taxi ride.
              The castle holds the distinction of being the


































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