The Swiss Riviera - Lake Of Geneva (1960s)

[Music] introducing the Swiss Riviera beautiful playground and Haven for millions since first the scenic and climatic wonders of this region were discovered Lake Geneva or as the French would have it Loch lomon has been the subject of countless lyric poems and essays thousands of enthusiastic letters home and no wonder today fabulous hotels lined the shores where Julius Caesar and his men once trod this is ancient territory dramatically beautiful restful to the eyes and refreshing to the spirits it's the Swiss Riviera happy holiday home [Music] the Swiss Riviera section embraces dozens of towns which either skirt the shore of the lake or are clustered on the mountains overlooking the sapphire waters vulture and maybe two of the famous lakeside resort stretch below fertile vineyards and lush meadows there is more to these resorts than just gorgeous scenery sports attractions and excellent hotels gentle breezes a friendly Sun and sheltering mountains provide a climate which is one of the most healthful in the world American GIs vacationed in these towns as they said the place just grows on you no hustle bustle just peace and quiet [Music] visitors enjoy the various excursions around the lake among other sites they thrilled to see the castle of Chillon at mulcher Lord Byron's name can still be seen here where he carved it in the dungeon stone a breathtaking mountain panorama faces the peaceful resort town of Montreux where all the advantages of a modern city are coupled with the delights of a quiet vacation spot one of the interesting sites in every Swiss town is the weekly open-air market usually conducted in the old cobblestones main square folks hurry to market as much to chat with their friends as to bargain and make purchases [Music] rest and relaxation in Malta but gaiety - good food music theaters and nightclubs all contribute to the general fund and always close at hand the resplendent Lakes which can set the mood for any kind of party pensive dramatic or youthful a jubilant [Music] those who crave real Mountain Country plus the sophisticated pleasures of bigger town choose resorts like glioma situated above long true but near enough to it for easy commuting thus the visitor enjoy is embracing air and the wide-open spaces of nature but 20 so desires can also take in the nightlife of a modern city farther up the mountains are dozens of peaceful vacation town fast there lays an Chateau du and others all of them especially familiar to those aspiring people who make a hobby of studying travel soldiers [Music] [Music] there's a sport to every man's taste here on the swiss riviera golf tennis hiking riding mountain climbing swimming boating and in winter of course skiing and skating all this and scenic grandeur too every resort town not situated directly on the lake includes an excellent swimming pool and Mother Nature herself provides the bridal pad some of the most beautiful in the world [Music] descending toward the lakeside towns again we view the mountains and hills that help give towns like mantra and Vevey their ideal climate no cold north wind can pass through here vineyards have flourished in this region since the Romans settled here in Caesars time fine Swiss wines are the modern-day product of those ancient vineyards naturally in such an old part of the world there are many traditions to be cherished by the inhabitant the choral group in the city of Lausanne keeps alive the costumes and songs of the Swiss Riviera [Music] Lausanne a city of over 100,000 is a cosmopolitan town sometimes referred to as the rendezvous of the world since the Romantic poets of the early 19th century first discovered her charms boson has played host to millions so not primarily a resort town Lausanne offers everything that a smart resort should the Swiss Riviera is a versatile vacation land indeed if you get lonesome on a mountaintop come on down and enjoy the bustle of a gay city st. Francis Square the center of town walk in any direction then you will find those down to be a modern progressive City however ancient in background goes on is a cultural center home of libraries museums and art galleries and be sure to visit her Cathedral Switzerland's finest example of her Gandhi and guy [Music] take note of her excellent University Lausanne is an important educational center known also for her many preparatory schools and her unique school for hotel men city of culture and city of recreation Lausanne bathing facilities are marvelous too they include lakeside beaches and an Olympic model swimming pool with a mechanism that turns up ocean sized waves from Lausanne sport commodious steamers make daily excursions around the lake they always stop at Geneva largest of the lakeside community aside from her a beautiful parks and buildings the lake and its Swan the city is renowned as a cultural center Geneva is a university town center of the Reformation movement home of the International Red Cross and the International Labour Organization European meeting place for the United Nations [Music] in summertime Geneva becomes a city of youth students from all over the world come to the University come to perfect their French others to attend the famous school of international relations when classes are out students head for the lake to enjoy the warm Sun and beautiful view what more can anyone ask for his leisure hours Geneva is a thriving commercial city women find everything they could wish for here dressmakers milliner's and fine swiss merchandise and of course no one can resist the jewelry shop Geneva is the center of the watchmaking industry these timepieces are the result of ingenious craftsmanship there's something here for everyone nightclubs movies theaters concerts fine opera museums libraries and historic landmarks such as st. Peter's Cathedral from the pulpit of this church John Calvin in the 16th century assured in the Reformation movement Geneva's wall of remembrance is a tribute to Calvin and all other famous Europeans who fought the cause of civil and religious liberty the Swiss Riviera international playground meeting places cosmopolite and statesmen site of cultured cities and quaint villages region of beauty and scenic grandeur know you'll never tire of that view poets and peasants alike have sung his praises for centuries beautiful Lake Geneva [Music] [Music]