On a recent bank holiday in Geneva, we
went to Vevey to spend a day and pay a visit to “an old friend”, Charlie
Chaplin (known as Charlot in French).
I have deeply loved this funny, sad and
touching clown/tramp ever since my childhood. The first time I saw a Chaplin
film, I was seven years old and it was on New Year's Eve. It was “The Kid”. I
laughed and cried. Since then, he has remained my favourite artist.
So, we went to Vevey, a peaceful and
charming town about a 75-minute drive from Geneva. It is known as Mr Chaplin's
town since he established himself there in 1952 with his fourth wife Oona and
their 8 children in the picturesque Manoir de Ban, which has spectacular views
of the Alps.
The attractions we visited included The
Studio, presenting the cinematographic world of the artist and filmmaker and Charles
Chaplin's Manoir de Ban.
Since a picture is worth a thousand words,
here is my photo gallery.
Manoir de Ban
View over the Mont-Blanc from Manoir de
Ban
Promenade
Studio Interiors
The Tramp Café-Restaurant
Once we had left the museum, we went for a stroll along the Vevey waterfront, where there is a statue of Charlie Chaplin.
La Fourchette (the fork)
As for my look, it was simple, basic and
without make-up for a very pleasant outing on this relaxed long weekend.
CHAPLIN'S WORLD
Route du Fenil 2
Corsier Sur Vevey
Tél.: +41 21 903 0130
Open daily from 10h00 to19h00
Um génio imortal
ReplyDeleteEstou completamente de acordo consigo!
DeleteI knew Chaplin had settled in Vevey, but I wasn't aware of the museum. This is a great idea for a day out and I will give it a try.
ReplyDeleteTry to avoid weekends and buy your tickets online. Otherwise, you will have to queue for quite a while.
DeleteYou can also try to visit Vevey downtown and waterfront – it is a really pleasant town.
Je crois que j'en ai entendu parler à la radio mais je n'étais pas sûre de savoir ce que c'était vraiment, grâce à toi, je le sais maintenant. Ça l'air vraiment super. Merci ma belle. Bisous Chantal
ReplyDeleteOui, apparemment... Chaplin's World a été inauguré le samedi 16 avril. C'est genial... ça vaut la peine de visiter l'univers de Charlot. Bises :)
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DeleteTodas as homenagens a esse Grande Homem que foi Chaplim ainda são poucas.
ReplyDeleteAs fotografias estão fantásticas.
Um abraço e boa semana.
Estou tão feliz que você tenha gostado. Ele é sem dúvida um grande artista; representou sempre muito para mim, pois foi o primeiro artista que vi na televisão, fez-me rir e chorar. Um abraço.
DeleteWhat a fun post!! I could feel the vibrancy of the place and what a fun place it must have been. Everything is picture perfect and I especially like the Studio visit. Lol
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DeleteThis looks like a must for any Charlie Chaplin fan! Thanks for sharing your experience!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely is a wonderful spot for Chaplin fans. Thanks Rowena ;-)
DeleteI too am fascinated by this man. He has featured in a few novels I have read. I think my favorite was Sunnyside by Glen David Gold: http://keepthewisdom.blogspot.com/2009/11/sunnyside.html
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you for this information dear, I will have a look straight away. Hugs
DeleteIt seems a really beautiful place. I never had the good fortune to visit Vevey, but from your picture it seems amazing! Have a nice day, kisses,
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I'm pleased that you like it and thank you for your comment, Eni ;-)
DeleteBuona giornata! Baci, baci
Belle hommage à ce grand Monsieur qui est Chaplin.
ReplyDeleteJ'apprécie la description du musée, ainsi que la ville de Vevey, ça donne envie d'y
aller.
Très belles photos.
Bravo et continue de nous faire rêver...
Merci beaucoup pour ton gentil commentaire. Bisous Francisco.
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