Montruex
December 15th, 2008 by Leo
Montreux was about 20-30 minutes train ride from lausanne. On the way, we could see mountain on one side and field on the other side. Every year, there is a christmas market with over 100 stalls – great Christmas spirit. The sausage that we tried were delicious but not cheap though – 6.50 Fr for one sausage and one bread.
We finally tried the cheese fondue.
Afterward, we took a bus to Chateau de chillon (castle). Chillon Castle was built on a rocky inlet near the eastern shore of Lake Geneva. During the sixteenth century, the castle was used as a state prison and was the setting of the English poet Byron’s “The Prisoner of Chillon”
Then, we decided to walk back to Montreux from the castle which took about one hour. It was a great walk along the lake. the water was just so calm and peaceful and the scenery was magnificent! More photo on http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=647057650#/album.php?aid=65917&id=647057650
Before we head back to Lausanne, we also bought some cheese for 5.30 Fr- yummy!
Since the shops here are closed on Sunday, we quickly rushed to the supermarket after we got back to get some food for the week. We saw something interesting and since it was on half price, we bought it!
It is called boutefas – vaudois sausage. The name of these sausages comes from the patois for “Boute La Faim”, or “end to hunger.” It can be eaten slided cold or boiled. It is actually quite yummy but so fatty! Probably won’t get it often, haha!