Practical guide Seminars, Incentives, Congresses, Excursions

Groups, Seminars, Conferences & Incentives Lausanne, Montreux Riviera Villars, Les Diablerets, Leysin Nyon, Morges, Yverdon-les-Bains

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Ideally located destinations in the heart of Europe

Intercontinental distances Flight times to Geneva (GVA) or Zurich (ZRH) airport

Moscow 3.45

Montreal 7.15 New York 7.55

Los Angeles 11.20

Beijing 10.55

Switzerland

Tokyo 12.30

New Delhi 8.40 Dubai 6.40

Hong Kong 12.55 Bangkok 11.45 Singapour 12.40

Sao Paolo 11.25

Sydney 22.00

Johannesburg 10.40

Distances within Europe

Distances within Switzerland

Flight times or journey times to Geneva airport (GVA)

Journey time to Lausanne

1.10

Basel 2.10

Bienne 1.15

Zurich 2.10

2.10 Hamburg

Stockholm 2.35

Neuch창tel 0.50 0.50

Amsterdam 9.00 1.30 Berlin 1.25

Brussels 6.25 1.15

Frankfurt 1.05 5.30

1.10

Switzerland

Madrid 2.00

Barcelona 10.00 1.15

Lucerne 2.15 2.20

Vienne

Canton of Vaud

London 8.35 1.40

Paris 3.50

Brussels

Bern 1.05 1.15

2.30

9.25

Prague 1.40

12.40

Milan 1.00

3.15

Rome 1.25

6.40 Athens 2.50

Paris / London

Lausanne

Montreux

Lyon / Barcelona

Lugano 4.05 5.00 Turin / Rome

Geneva 0.45 0.40

Milan

Sion 1.05

1.05

Lake Motorway Main road

All practical information at a glance

Area 3,212 square km (1,240 square miles) Capital Lausanne Number of inhabitants in 2011 721,561

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Access

VAT 8 % on 01.01.2012 Police The emergency number is 117.

It can be dialled free of charge from all telephone booths in Switzerland.

Hospitals There are hospitals in all larger towns of the Lake Geneva Region.

The CHUV (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois), which is located in the north of Lausanne, is the largest hospital in the Canton of Vaud.

By plane (Geneva International Airport) or train (TGV Paris – Lausanne or Cisalpino Milano – Montreux – Lausanne), the area is easily accessible. In addition, all destinations within the region itself are surprisingly close to each other: from the towns on the lakeshore you need less than an hour to reach the sunny resorts in the Alps or the Jura.

Approximate journey times departing from Lausanne

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Fribourg Montreux 0.20 0.30

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Evenings out Gruyères Vanil Noir

Moléson

Events

Dent de Lys

Rougemont Chateau-d’Oex

Mont-Pèlerin

Vevey

Rossinière

Montreux

Gstaad

Rubli

Wines & Gastronomy

La Gummfluh Les Tours d’Aï

Col des Mosses

Les Mosses Col du Pillon

Leysin Villeneuve

Les Diablerets

Chablais AOC

Les Diablerets

Le Bouveret

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Gryon

Villars

Vineyard Tourist office

Bex

Grand Muveran

Sion

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Lavey-les-Bains

Boat connection Train connection

Dents du Midi

Main road Motorway

A9 Martigny

Pass Peak

The Canton of Vaud: in the heart of Europe

A privileged location in the center of Europe, modern hotel facilities and leading-edge infrastructure are only some of the assets the Canton of Vaud in the heart of the Lake Geneva Region offers to its international clientele.

Connected to the capitals by Geneva Airport, as well as by a dense rail and road network, the Canton of Vaud boasts a great diversity of destinations allowing visitors to travel in less than an hour from a conference room of a large Riviera hotel to the relaxed atmosphere of an Alpine resort or to the bucolic setting of the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Table of Contents Destinations at your service Lausanne Montreux Riviera Villars, Les Diablerets, Leysin Nyon-Morges Yverdon-les-Bains

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Hotels 13 Conference and exhibition centres Seminars 17 Activities 19 Evenings out 21 Events 23 Wines & Gastronomy

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Practical information 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 32 Plans of conference and exhibition centres List of hotels

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Destinations at your service Lausanne, Montreux Riviera, Villars and the other destinations in the Canton of Vaud are ideal for professional events. They meet the criteria of a discerning international clientele thanks to their quality hotels, modern infrastructure and their vast and varied tourist, gastronomic and cultural offers.

Lavaux Terraced Vineyard, UNESCO World Heritage

Lausanne The Olympic capital Located on the rail routes to Milan and Paris, Lausanne, the Olympic capital, boasts an extraordinary number of hotels.

Featuring the third largest conference centre of Switzerland, the city also offers a huge range of cultural, sports and leisure activities, which makes it a privileged business tourism destination. After a long day of work, our guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere of a medium-sized town offering the proximity of Lake Geneva and scores of star-studded restaurants. www.lausanne.biz

Facts & Figures

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Lausanne, historic centre

Montreux Riviera A unique setting For more than a century, the Lake Geneva Riviera has been attracting high-end customers. They not only appreciate the special micro climate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thanks to which visitors can combine, on one single photograph, palm trees on the lakeside quays, the lake and the eternal snow in the Alps â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but also the great variety of accomodations ranging from palaces to family boarding houses. A modern conference centre, an eclectic cultural offer, an internationally reputed jazz festival and rich architectural heritage complete the list of reasons why this destination is ideal for seminar or meetings. www.montreuxriviera.com

Facts & Figures

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Montreux, conference and jazz town

Villars-Gryon The balcony of the Alps This stylish resort at an altitude of 1,300 metres enjoys a spectacular view of the eternal snow on the Alps and the Mont-Blanc massif. Easily accessible by car and by train, Villars-Gryon offers a vast range of hotel facilities. A golf course, a swimming pool, an extensive ski area and 300 kilometres of marked hiking trails allow everyone to choose the activity they feel like doing. www.villars.ch

Les Diablerets High-altitude seminars Glacier 3000 and its Restaurant Botta, which was designed by the famous Swiss architect, is a fully equipped seminar venue.

After a fruitful day’s work in this extraordinary high-altitude setting, participants will be able to enjoy the quiet charm of Les Diablerets village, which has developed a wide range of recreational and sports activities for all seasons. www.diablerets.ch

Facts & Figures

7851 Hotel capacity: 863 rooms ∙ 1,783 beds

Aigle-Leysin-Col des Mosses In the heart of a white amphitheatre This destination offers an Alpine centre with an important capacity, as well as a number of high-quality facilities and a wide range of logistics services in an exceptional setting.

Among Leysin’s original attractions is the revolving restaurant Le Kuklos and the Tobogganing Park, a unique fun site where our guests are guaranteed to spend relaxing or unforgettable, adrenaline-filled moments. www.leysin.ch

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Villars, balcony of the Alps

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Facts & Figures

Complete list on p. 32

7851 Hotel capacity: 543 rooms â&#x2C6;&#x2122; 981 beds

Nyon-Morges Between lake and Jura The towns of Nyon and Morges are only 25 minutes from Geneva International Airport. Their hotel and logistics infrastructure make them first-rate choices for seminars or business outings. This region, which combines the amenities of Lake Geneva with the preserved nature of the nearby Jura, also entices its hosts with its considerable cultural, sports and recreational offer. www.nyon-tourisme.ch

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Nyon, departure of a Belle Epoque cruise

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Thermal Centre / Yverdon-les-Bains

Yverdon-les-Bains Town of water and history Facts & Figures

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7851 Hotel capacity: 229 rooms â&#x2C6;&#x2122; 376 beds

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Yverdon-les-Bains, city of water and history, provides the ideal setting for the organisation of events thanks to its central location, its modern seminar structures (Marive can receive up to 900 guests, the medieval castle up to 200) and its hotel facilities around the spa centre. This charming town in the heart of a region with scores of â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? activities also offers team building activities for all tastes.

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Les Diablerets

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123

Nyon, Morges

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176

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1,359

2,293

3,259

Montreux Riviera

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714

1,249

1,307

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449

866

737

Nyon, Morges

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135

252

174

Yverdon-les-Bains

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37

52

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Hotels* The destinations offer top-rate hotel facilities. This is reflected by a vast and varied range of hotels from family boarding houses to palaces. The accommodation quality of these hotels meets the demanding criteria of an international clientele. * Selection criteria: Business/Groups Hotels 5, 4 and 3 star hotels with 25 rooms and more; member of Swiss Hotels and GastroSuisse. Detailed list on p. 30-32.

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Montreux Riviera

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Villars, Les Diablerets, Leysin

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Nyon, Morges

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HOTELS

Beaulieu Lausanne In the heart of the city

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In the Olympic capital, the Beaulieu Lausanne exhibition and conference centre is tailored for large-scale events. This ideally located contemporary building has a surface area of 50,500Â square metres, thirty-four conference rooms, as well as Switzerlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest theatre. Every year, some twenty thematic shows attract over 600,000 visitors. The building is currently being renovated and modernised in order to boost the largest exhibition centre in the Canton of Vaud.

The Swiss Tech Convention Center, Lausanne The future of international conferences

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The Swiss Tech Convention Center of the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) will open its doors in late 2013. The modular system is the main feature of this centre. It is intended for conferences, seminars and business conventions and equipped with ultramodern technology.

Its auditorium with 3,000 seats can be transformed into a banquet hall in a few minutes by retracting the steps simply by pressing a button. As to the basement of the centre, it can take the shape of a giant hall or can be separated into 15 independent rooms.

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Conference and exhibition centre The Canton of Vaud has 3 conference and exhibition centres that are large enough for large-scale events. Their infrastructure is adapted to the organisation of international conferences with several thousand participants.

2m2c Montreux Music & Convention Centre An exceptional venue

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On the shores of Lake Geneva, this centre of 18,000 square metres is located next to palaces and the Montreux Casino.

The “2m2c”, as its brand name, is totally modular and multifunctional. It is divided into two main buildings: the Miles Davis is used primarily for events with up to 1,200 people, while the Auditorium Stravinski, which is renowned for its acoustics, can receive 3,500 persons, such as during the Montreux Jazz Festival, which sees a plethora of artists of world renown each year.

UNIqUE

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Bex Salt Mines Exploited since 1684, the Bex Salt Mines are still active today. There is a seminar room, as well as a restaurant in the “bowels” of the earth.

Glacier 3000 (Les Diablerets) Located at an altitude of 3,000 metres, Glacier 3000 has been designed for various events, such as evening meetings, product launches, press conferences or incentives.

Rolex Learning Center (Lausanne) A new era in architecture. Its infrastructure is ideal for seminars and meetings based on research and science.

OUT IN THE GREEN

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Champ Pittet (Yverdon-les-Bains) The castle is situated on the edge of Lake Neuchâtel in the heart of Switzerland’s largest lakeside marshlands. The site offers an idyllic setting for seminars.

Arboretum (Aubonne, Morges) Set in the heart of unspoilt nature, the Arboretum plants trees for scientific study and for species protection. A venue conducive to business meetings in quiet surroundings.

Portes des Iris, Vullierrens, Morges

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Seminars The Canton of Vaud offers seminar rooms with modern and adapted infrastructure suitable for small committee meetings in a relaxed setting or for larger conferences.

CASTLES & THEATRES

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Castle of Yverdon-les-Bains This imposing fortress in the city centre was built by the House of Savoy in 1260. It lends itself wonderfully well to conferences or presentations.

The Casino of Morges Located in Morges and boasting a magnificent terrace opposite the landing stage, the casino can accommodate seminars of up to 180 participants in its beautiful â&#x20AC;&#x153;Belle Epoqueâ&#x20AC;? room.

ExCURSIONS

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Espace Horloger – Museum of Watchmaking (Le Sentier) Joux Valley, the cradle of watchmaking, presents the history of watchmaking in the museum Espace Horloger in Le Sentier.

Roman site (Avenches) Aventicum is a former capital of Roman Switzerland. Today, this historic site of national importance boasts imposing vestiges, such as the Roman arenas.

Romainmôtier The abbey church of Romainmôtier nestles in the verdant countryside and is one of the oldest Romanesque churches of Switzerland. Church services, concerts and banquets are held in Maison du Prieur.

SPORTS & GETTING AWAY

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Alpine Coaster (Les Diablerets) Race down a banked-corner slope at 40 km/h opposite snow-capped peaks! This is possible with the Alpine Coaster, the sled-on-rails structure at Glacier 3000 in Les Diablerets.

Toboganning Parc (Leysin) “Snow tubing” is the name of this new sport for fans of “freestyle”, an original concept comparable to bobsleigh with its banked corners.

Hot-air ballooning (Château-d’Oex) To admire some fantastic scenery, what better idea than an unforgettable ride in a hot-air balloon.

GoldenPass – Montreux-Lucerne The GoldenPass train line connects Montreux to Lucerne via Château-d’Oex, Gstaad and Interlaken. Travel in a panoramic train across the Alps.

Gruyères At the foot of the Pre-Alps, the charming medieval village of Gruyères attracts visitors with its picturesque architecture. The village lent its name to the entire region and to its tasty cheese.

Zermatt Zermatt nestles at the foot of the Matterhorn, the world’s most photographed mountain. This resort is the very symbol of Switzerland with its high, sublime and authentic Alps.

Goldenpass Line, Montreux

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Activities Team building, excursions, relaxation, extreme sports, gourmet getaways, cultural visits or discovering the Swiss folklore heritage: the Canton of Vaud offers a vast array of activities to keep busy between two conferences or after a meeting.

TEAM BUILDING

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Snow Fun Games The bus will take you towards Les Diablerets, and the cable car will transport you to Glacier 3000 at an altitude of 3,000Â m. Team sport competitions are organised in the form of Olympic Games.

Chocolate workshop Possibility to organise an introductory course on how to make chocolate and how it is processed: moulding, desserts, chocolates and truffles.

Nautical activities In an idyllic setting, an experienced team proposes an introduction to nautical sports, which allow the development of collective values through personal effort.

CASTLES

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Medieval evening at Chillon Castle Slip into the atmosphere of medieval tales for one evening at Chillon Castle. An extraordinary fortress and a princely residence of the 13th century.

Evening at Yvorne Castle Maison Blanche How to better develop the art of living, good taste, and secular gastronomy than in the setting of a 16th century manor? The old stone walls blend wondrously well with the contemporary equipment.

Evening at Rosey Castle Rosey Castle is a magnificent 12th century winery estate. It is located at Bursins, in the heart of the Lake Geneva Riviera.

NAVIGATION

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Cruise on Lake Geneva with “La Compagnie Générale de Navigation” (CGN) Whether for business of pleasure, visitors aboard one of the CGN’s ships will have the opportunity to enjoy gourmet delights and the unique scenery around Lake Geneva.

Cruise on the “La Liberté” galley The “La Liberté” galley is moored in the lake just off Morges.

This imposing wooden vessel is 55 metres long and proposes 2-hour motor-driven cruises on Lake Geneva.

SWITZERLAND

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The Swiss Chalet in Lausanne This authentic chalet, which is located in the woods of Sauvabelin, offers a splendid view of the town and of Lake Geneva. The restaurant proposes Swiss culinary specialities.

Villars – Swiss Ethno Night Enjoy a traditional folklore evening in an Alpine restaurant which is reached by a private train. Cheese fondue, orchestra and torchlight descent.

Night sledding with fondue in Les Diablerets A unique experience followed by a delicious cheese fondue in the high-altitude restaurant “Les Mazots”, then sled descent lit by a frontal lamp.

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Evenings out The range of thematic evenings available in the Canton of Vaud seems infinite. A cruise on a Belle-Epoque boat, a meal in a revolving restaurant high up in the Alps, or a folklore evening around a fondue will guarantee unforgettable memories.

UNIqUE

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Evening a the Olympic Museum, Lausanne Evenings at the museum immersed in the magic of the Games.

VIP reception, torches and a red carpet on the forecourt for exclusive and festive gala evenings. Reopening in 2013.

Montreux gives its best shot at the Casino Welcome to a world of entertainment, dream and pleasure.

At the Montreux Casino, guests will discover a magical world with 300 slot machines and 12 gambling tables. Fun and thrills guaranteed.

Vullierens (Morges) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Portes des Iris Located in a rural location in the heart of the estate of Vullierens Castle, this enchanting 16th century historic monument has been transformed into an idyllic event venue.

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Athletissima Lausanne July Representing more than 70 countries, 250 top-level athletes meet every year for Athletissima at the Pontaise Olympic Stadium in Lausanne. This athletics meeting, which is a member of the “Diamond League” and was classified number three worldwide in 2010, has acquired world renown over the years.

International Hot-Air Balloon Festival January – February At the International Hot-Air Balloon Festival, more than 80 hot-air balloons from 18 countries provide colourful dots in the sky above Château-d’Oex. Every day, hot-air balloons and airships take on passengers and create an unforgettable aerial ballet.

Nescafé Champs Open Leysin February A not-to-be-missed event for snowboarders! This competition brings together the best of the discipline while allowing ten amateurs to distinguish themselves at the qualifications to play against the world elite. Festive atmosphere on the slopes and in Leysin village until the wee hours.

DANCE Béjart Ballet Lausanne June & December The Lausanne choreographer Maurice Béjart, who founded the Béjart Ballet Lausanne and the Atélier Rudra-Béjart, was a major figure in contemporary dance. His company, which consists of some forty dancers, performs not only abroad but also in Lausanne in the months of June and in December.

Prix de Lausanne January / February Every year, this international competition for young artists attracts hopefuls of classical ballet and contemporary dance from around the world. The selection tests and the finals are held at the Palais Beaulieu in the centre of Lausanne. They are open to the public.

Montreux Noël november – December Throughout the month of December, Montreux is the headquarters of the most beautiful and most important Christmas market in Switzerland. The Riviera destination has multiplied Christmas activities in five different locations.

Twinkling lights, appealing scents, attractive boutiques and an enchanting atmosphere are guaranteed.

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Events When it comes to special events and attractions, the Canton of Vaud can claim a long tradition which gives a place of honour to culture, fun and entertainment.

There are not only major festivals all year round, but also international and unique events.

MUSIC Montreux Jazz Festival July Every year, Montreux transforms into the capital of jazz.

Tens of thousands of spectators attend the concerts performed in the sumptuous Auditorium Stravinsky and the Miles Davis Hall. In addition, the convivial Festival Off, which is free of charge, attracts a large audience in the streets and on the lakeside quays in this town on the Swiss Riviera.

Avenches Opera Festival July A unique setting in the Roman arenas of Avenches, internationally reputed artists, top-quality stage direction and stunning sets attract tens of thousands of spectators on the occasion of the Opera Festival. Rigoletto, Don Juan or La Bohème are just some of the classical works that were presented in the past few years.

PalĂŠo Festival Nyon July Every summer, more than 225,000 music lovers attend the open-air festival in Nyon, one of the largest in Europe. Rock, folk, French chanson, reggae, world music, and street theatre are performed on six different stages, totalling nearly 120 concerts over six days.

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This unique place, where vine can be discovered, is located in the heart of the Lavaux terraced vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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The vintners of the Canton of Vaud have succeeded in creating excellent wines on a relatively small territory.

Six of these wines are â&#x20AC;&#x153;appellations AOCâ&#x20AC;? which can be tasted in a hundred cellars.

Complete list of cellars open to the public via the web code above.

GASTRONOMY

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A plethora of restaurants awarded with Gault&Millau and Michelin points awaits gourmets in the Canton of Vaud.

In addition to these star-studded establishments, there are typical inns and traditional brasseries.

Complete list of gourmet restaurants, typical brasseries and mountain restaurants via the web code above.

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Wines & Gastronomy The region offers an infinite diversity of landscapes, breathtaking views, as well as gourmet food of inexhaustible variety. Did you know that this part of Switzerland was among the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most renowned regions in terms of gastronomy?

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Beaulieu Lausanne, Exhibition and conference Centre

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Presbytère Théâtre de Beaulieu Conference Centre Cellars

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Beaulieu Lausanne

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Infrastructure of 50,500 sq m, unique in the region and located in the heart of French-speaking Switzerland, comprising a dozen bars and restaurants as well as a parking area for 580 cars.

After complete rebuilding of the South Halls in 2011, the North Halls will be refurbished by 2015 in the frame of the project Beaulieu2020.

South Halls Total surface: 11,000 sq m.

2 exhibition halls of more than 5,500 sq m.

Presbytère Reception room: capacity for 20 to 60 people depending on the configuration.

North Halls Total surface: 164,000 sq m.

Exhibition halls: 843 sq m to 2,790 sq m.

Cellars The main building has cellars arranged as “Rue des Cantons”.

Vaud Cellar (2 levels): 460 seats.

Fribourg Cellar: 275 seats.

Ticino Cellar: 176 seats.

Geneva Cellar: 106 seats.

Jura Cellar: 180 seats.

Valais Cellar (2 levels): 307 seats.

Conference Centre Main building: 34 modular halls.

Hall capacity: 5,400 people Exhibition surface: 10,000 sq m on 3 floors.

Théâtre de Beaulieu Capacity: 1,844 seats (parterre: 1,114 and Balcon: 730).

Practical information

Plans of conference and exhibition centres

Dress circle

Plenary room Stalls

Reception foyer Ground floor level

The Swiss Tech Convention Center, Lausanne Opening in late 2013 The Swiss Tech Convention Center is located on the EPFL campus. It is the world’s first totally automated conference centre. Its infrastructure with ultramodern facilities is flexible and can be transformed into auditoriums with computerised controls. The amphitheatre can be converted into a banquet hall within minutes.

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Possible configurations: Plenary room + dress circle Plenary room: 2,206 seats.

Dress circle: 794 seats.

Auditorium closed dress circle + dress circle foyer Auditorium closed dress circle: 458 seats.

Plenary room + Reception foyer Maximum capacity “banquets”: 1,200.

Maximum capacity “cocktails”: 2,211.

Ground floor in sub-commission rooms Maximum capacity “theatre”: 1,400 seats.

Capacity of rooms: 156-440 seats.

Reduced plenary room + closed auditorium in the stalls Reduced plenary room: 879-1,757 seats.

Auditorium below closed dress circle: 183-357 seats.

Open surface ground floor + Business centre Business centre: shared space of 370 sq m.

Surface of the exhibition area and open sub-commission rooms: 2,500 sq m.

Maximum capacity: 1,400 seats.

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Plans of conference and exhibition centres

B7

B6

B5

B7 B6

B4

A4

B3

A3

B2

A2

B1

A1

B5 A4 A3

B4 B3 B1

B2

A2 A1

Stravinski B

Miles Davis A

Stravinski B

2m2c Montreux Music & Convention Centre Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, the 2m2c offers a total of 18,000 sq m of modular exhibition area, including 2 plenary rooms Auditorium Stravinski and Miles Davis Hall, 17 rooms with an average seating capacity, 12 offices, 2 exhibition halls, 4,500 sq m of foyers and public areas and large terraces with lake and Alps view.

Miles Davis A

7547

Auditorium Stravinski (B5 & B6) Capacity “Conference”: 1,801 seats.

Capacity “Stand-up”: 3,500.

15 modular rooms Surface: 70-560 sq m.

12 offices

Miles Davis Hall (A3) Capacity “Conference”: 917 seats.

Capacity “Stand-up”: 1,200 seats.

2 average-sized rooms Capacity: 200-350 seats.

Terrace Surface: 1,100 sq m.

Practical information

List of hotels Selection criteria: Business/Groups Hotels 5, 4 and 3 star hotels with 25 rooms and more; member of Swiss Hotels and GastroSuisse.

Detailed list on the website: business.lake-geneva-region.ch

Lausanne CATEGORY

7885

ROOMS

BEDS

SEMINAR CAPACITY

www.bpr.ch

168

330

1,205

+41 (0)21 331 31 31

www.lausanne-palace.com

147

199

513

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 614 88 88

www.royalsavoy.ch

200

400

465

Le Château d’Ouchy

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 331 32 32

www.chateaudouchy.ch

50

57

30

Hôtel de la Paix

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 310 71 71

www.hoteldelapaix.net

109

202

380

Mövenpick

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 612 76 12

www.moevenpick-lausanne.com

337

448

1,975

Angleterre & Résidence

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 613 34 34

www.angleterre-residence.ch

75

150

80

Continental

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 321 88 00

www.hotelcontinental.ch

116

181

150

Alpha – Palmiers

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 555 59 99

www.fassbindhotels.com

215

430

584

Nash Carlton

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 613 07 07

www.nashotels.com

44

88

60

Mirabeau

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 341 42 43

www.mirabeau.ch

75

128

60

Agora Swiss Night

Lausanne

+41(21) 55 55 9 55

www.fassbindhotels.ch

142

284

n/a

Hôtel Victoria

Lausanne

+41 (21) 342 02 02

www.hotelvictoria.ch

60

85

n/a

Starling Hotel Lausanne

Saint-Sulpice

+41 (0)21 694 85 85

www.shlausanne.com

154

308

150

Novotel Lausanne

Bussigny

+41 (0)21 703 59 59

www.novotel.com

141

191

200

l’Union

Epalinges

+41 (0)21 654 41 00

www.hotel-union.ch

42

79

40

Tulip Inn Beaulieu

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 646 16 25

www.tulipinnlausanne.ch

59

112

12

Le Rivage

Lutry

+41 (0)21 796 72 72

www.hotelrivagelutry.ch

32

57

130

Aulac

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 613 15 00

www.aulac.ch

84

150

100

Hôtel Bellerive

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 614 90 00

www.hotelbellerive.ch

37

68

n/a

Hôtel City

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 320 21 41

www.fassbindhotels.ch

51

120

n/a

Hôtel Crystal

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 317 03 03

www.crystal-lausanne.ch

40

80

n/a

Hôtel Elite

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 320 23 61

www.elite-lausanne.ch

33

55

n/a

Hôtel des Voyageurs

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 319 91 11

www.voyageurs.ch

33

66

n/a

Régina

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 320 24 41

www.hotel-regina.ch

36

77

n/a

Alagare

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 612 09 09

www.hotelalagare.ch

45

67

n/a

NAME

LOCALITY

PHONE

WEBSITE

sup.

Beau-Rivage Palace

Lausanne

+41 (0)21 613 33 33

sup.

Lausanne Palace & Spa

Lausanne

Royal Savoy (Opening in 2013) sup.

sup.

Practical information

37

List of hotels Selection criteria: Business/Groups Hotels 5, 4 and 3 star hotels with 25 rooms and more; member of Swiss Hotels and GastroSuisse.

Detailed list on the website: business.lake-geneva-region.ch

Montreux Riviera

7886

ROOMS

BEDS

SEMINAR CAPACITY

www.montreux-palace.ch

236

465

1,200

+41 (0)21 923 32 00

www.hoteltroiscouronnes.ch

53

86

230

Vevey

+41 (0)21 925 06 06

www.hoteldulac-vevey.ch

50

100

320

Le Mirador Kempinski

Le Mont-Pélerin

+41 (0)21 925 11 11

www.kempinski-mirador.com

67

130

130

Royal Plaza

Montreux

+41 (0)21 962 50 30

www.hotel-royalplaza.com

146

190

250

sup.

Eden Palace Au Lac

Montreux

+41 (0)21 966 08 00

www.edenpalace.ch

100

200

320

sup.

Victoria

Glion

+41 (0)21 962 82 82

www.victoria-glion.ch

60

80

120

Astra Hotel Vevey

Vevey

+41 (0)21 925 04 04

www.astra-hotel.ch

100

160

170

Best Western Eurotel Riviera

Montreux

+41 (0)21 966 22 22

www.eurotelriviera.ch

157

270

150

Golf-Hôtel René Capt

Montreux

+41 (0)21 966 25 25

www.golf-hotel-montreux.ch

75

144

120

Grand Hôtel Excelsior Biotonus

Montreux

+41 (0)21 966 57 57

www.hotelexcelsiormontreux.com

70

110

238

Grand Hôtel Suisse-Majestic

Montreux

+41 (0)21 966 33 33

www.suisse-majestic.com

155

278

418

Préalpina

Chexbres-Lavaux +41 (0)21 946 09 09

www.prealpina.ch

50

90

120

Hôtel Lavaux

Cully

+41 (0)21 799 93 93

www.hotellavaux.ch

64

127

66

Villa Toscane

Montreux

+41 (0)21 966 88 88

www.villatoscane.ch

43

70

25

Helvetie

Montreux

+41 (0)21 966 77 77

www.helvetie.ch

60

100

150

Hostellerie Bon Rivage

La Tour-de-Peilz

+41 (0)21 977 07 07

www.bon-rivage.ch

50

100

76

Hôtel de Famille

Vevey

+41 (0)21 923 39 00

www.hotelfamille.ch

61

100

75

Tralala Hôtel

Montreux

+41 (0)21 963 49 73

www.tralalahotel.ch

40

80

20

Hôtel Bon Port

Montreux

+41 (0)21 962 80 70

www.montreux.ch/bon-port.ch

29

59

n/a

Hôtel de Chailly

Chailly-Montreux +41 (0)21 964 21 51

www.hoteldechailly-montrreux.ch

33

59

30

Hôtel Masson

Montreux-Veytaux +41 (0)21 966 00 44

www.hotelmasson.ch

31

60

n/a

Hôtel Splendid

Montreux

www.hotel-splendid.ch

28

59

20

CATEGORY

sup.

NAME

LOCALITY

PHONE

WEBSITE

sup.

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace

Montreux

+41 (0)21 962 12 12

sup.

Hôtel des 3 Couronnes

Vevey

sup.

Grand Hôtel du Lac

sup.

+41 (0)21 966 79 79

Practical information

List of hotels Selection criteria: Business/Groups Hotels 5, 4 and 3 star hotels with 25 rooms and more; member of Swiss Hotels and GastroSuisse.

Detailed list on the website: business.lake-geneva-region.ch

Villars, Les Diablerets, Leysin, Château-d’Oex CATEGORY

sup.

ROOMS

BEDS

SEMINAR CAPACITY

www.royalp.ch

63

126

100

+41 (0)24 492 37 21

www.eurotel-victoria.ch

101

220

123

Villars-sur-Ollon

+41 (0)24 496 38 38

www.hotel-golf.ch

69

130

75

Eurotel Victoria

Villars-sur-Ollon

+41 (0)24 495 31 31

www.eurotel-victoria.ch

160

300

224

Le Bristol

Villars-sur-Ollon

+41 (0)24 496 36 36

www.bristol-villars.ch

110

220

63

Mercure Classic Hôtel

Leysin

+41 (0)24 493 06 06

www.mercure.com

68

136

290

Hôtel Le Cèdre

Bex

+41 (0)24 463 01 11

www.hotel-cedre.ch

42

80

85

Grand Hôtel des Bains

Lavey-les-Bains

+41 (0)24 486 15 15

www.lavey-les-bains.ch

68

115

167

Hôtel Les Sources

Les Diablerets

+41 (0)24 492 01 00

www.hotel-les-sources.ch

48

96

75

Hôtel Résidence Central and Spa

Leysin

+41 (0)24 493 07 07

www.central-residence.ch

104

300

244

Hôtel le Grand Chalet

Leysin

+41 (0)21 493 01 01

www.grand-chalet.ch

30

60

35

Hôtel Lodge Roc et Neige

Château-d’Oex

+41 (0)26 924 33 50

www.rocetneige.ch

55

90

90

NAME

LOCALITY

PHONE

WEBSITE

ROOMS

BEDS

SEMINAR CAPACITY

Hôtel La Barcarolle

Prangins

+41 (0)22 365 78 78

www.labarcarolle.ch

39

72

250

Hôtel Beau-Rivage

Nyon

+41 (0)22 365 41 41

www.beaurivagehotel.ch

50

100

112

Hôtel Réal

Nyon

+41 (0)22 365 85 85

www.hotelrealnyon.ch

30

70

n/a

La Fleur du Lac

Morges

+41 (0)21 811 58 11

www.fleur-du-lac.ch

30

54

30

Hostellerie Le Petit Manoir

Morges

+41 (0)21 804 12 00

www.lepetitmanoir.ch

25

28

32

Best Western Chavannes-de-Bogis

Chavannes-de-Bogis +41 (0)22 960 81 81

www.hotel-chavannes.ch

180

305

492

Hôtel des Alpes

Nyon

+41 (0)22 994 30 00

www.alpes-nyon.ch

53

92

60

La Longeraie

Morges

+41 (0)21 804 64 00

www.lalongeraie.ch

48

96

655

Nouvelle Couronne

Morges

+41 (0)21 804 81 81

www.couronne-morges.ch

43

84

48

Romantik Hôtel Mont-Blanc au Lac Morges

+41 (0)21 804 87 87

www.hotel-mont-blanc.ch

45

80

97

PHONE

WEBSITE

ROOMS

BEDS

SEMINAR CAPACITY

www.grandhotelyverdon.ch

115

176

250

Hôtel de la Prairie – Philippe Guignard Yverdon-les-Bains +41 (0)24 423 31 31

www.hoteldelaprairie.ch

37

52

80

Grand Hôtel des Rasses

Les Rasses

+41 (0)24 454 19 61

www.grandhotelrasses.ch

40

74

105

Hôtel des Mosaïques

Orbe

+41 (0)24 441 62 61

www.hoteldesmosaiques.ch

37

74

60

NAME

LOCALITY

PHONE

WEBSITE

Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa

Villars-sur-Ollon

+41 (0)24 495 90 90

Eurotel Victoria Les Diablerets

Les Diablerets

Hôtel du Golf & Spa

Nyon, Morges CATEGORY sup.

7887

Yverdon-les-Bains CATEGORY sup.

sup.

7889

7888

NAME

LOCALITY

Grand Hotel des Bains

Yverdon-les-Bains +41 (0)24 424 64 64

Tourist offices & Useful addresses

Office du Tourisme d’Aigle T: +41 (0)24 466 30 00 www.aigle-tourisme.ch

Leysin Tourisme T: +41 (0)24 493 33 00 www.leysin.ch

Avenches Tourisme T: +41 (0)26 676 99 22 www.avenches.ch

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Lutry T: +41 (0)21 791 47 65 www.montreuxriviera.com

Office du Tourisme de Bex T: +41 (0)24 463 30 80 www.bex-tourisme.ch Pays-d’Enhaut Tourisme Point i Château-d’Oex T: +41 (0)26 924 25 25 www.chateau-doex.ch

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com Morges Région Tourisme T: +41 (0)21 801 32 33 www.morges-tourisme.ch

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Chexbres T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Office du Tourisme Les Mosses – La Lécherette T: +41 (0)24 491 14 66 www.lesmosses.ch

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Cully T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Moudon Région Tourisme T: +41 (0)21 905 88 66 www.moudon.ch

Diablerets Tourisme T: +41 (0)24 492 00 10 www.diablerets.ch

Nyon Région Tourisme T: +41 (0)22 365 66 00 www.nyon-tourisme.ch

Pays-d’Enhaut Tourisme Point i Rougemont T: +41 (0)26 925 11 66 www.chateau-doex.ch Office du Tourisme de St-Cergue T: +41 (0)22 360 13 14 www.st-cergue-tourisme.ch Office du Tourisme de Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses T: +41 (0)24 455 41 42 www.sainte-croix-tourisme.ch Vallée de Joux Tourisme T: +41 (0)21 845 17 77 www.myvalleedejoux.ch Office du Tourisme de Vallorbe T: +41 (0)21 843 25 83 www.vallorbe-tourisme.ch Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Vevey T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com Villars Tourisme T: +41 (0)24 495 32 32 www.villars.ch

Echallens Région Tourisme T: +41 (0)21 881 50 62 www.echallens-tourisme.ch

Office du Tourisme d’Orbe et environs T: +41 (0)24 442 92 37 www.orbe-tourisme.ch

Office du Tourisme de Grandson T: +41 (0)24 445 60 60 www.grandson-tourisme.ch

Payerne / Estavayer-le-Lac Tourisme T: +41 (0)26 660 61 61 www.estavayer-payerne.ch

Gryon Tourisme T: +41 (0)24 498 00 00 www.villarsgryon.ch

Office du Tourisme de Rolle T: +41 (0)21 825 15 35 www.tourisme-rolle.ch

Office du Tourisme et du Thermalisme d’Yverdon-les-Bains T: +41 (0)24 423 61 01 www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch

Lausanne Tourisme T: +41 (0)21 613 73 73 www.lausanne-tourisme.ch

Office du Tourisme de Romainmôtier T: +41 (0)24 453 38 28 www.romainmotier-tourisme.ch

Office du Tourisme d’Yvonand-Menthue T: +41 (0)24 430 22 02 www.yvonand-tourisme.ch

Office du Tourisme Venoge – Milieu du Monde T: +41 (0)21 866 64 23 www.tourisme-lasarraz.ch

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Villeneuve T: +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Photo credits: swiss-image.ch/Photo by Andy Mettler, Béjart Ballet Lausanne/F. Paolini, Villars Tourisme, Muris Camo/www.sfsdesign.com, Sébastien Staub, Collection CGN, Régis Colombo/www.diapo.ch, Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux-Vevey Tourisme/www.montreuxriviera.com, Villars Tourisme, José Crespo, Studio Patrick Jantet, Stephan Engler, Lausanne Palace & Spa, Chalet Royalp, Grand Hôtel du Lac, Grand Hôtel des Bains, Hôtel du Mont-Blanc, Tralala Hôtel, EPFL, 2m2c, Beaulieu Lausanne, Portes des Iris, C. Jaccard, Casino de Morges, Fabrice Wagner, Vincent Hofer/www.vincenthofer.com, Michi Portmann, Golden Pass Services, Laurent Ryser, Fondation du château de Chillon, Galère la Liberté, Etienne Messikommer – CHAMPS 2010 + Emi Ris, Jean-Bernard Sieber, Olivier Buhajiar, Lavaux Vinorama/J-F Gailloud, Beau Rivage Palace, www.suisse-majestic.com.

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