Chaplin's World | Step into the Comedy Master's Universe
Nestled by Lake Geneva in Vevey lies a colorful estate—Charlie Chaplin's twilight years home🏡 Every window frames lake and mountain views, with the air itself tinged by silent film humor.
🚂 How to get there?
From Lausanne, take a 20-min train to Vevey station, then a 10-min taxi or bus 201 to "Chaplin's World" stop. Driving is easier (parking CHF 5/day), passing vineyards and photogenic lakeside roads.
🏡 What's inside?
1️⃣ The Main Residence
Pastel-blue walls with white picket fences like a cartoon house. Preserved living room features brown leather sofas, vintage gramophones, and his Einstein photo📷. Lakeside bedroom displays his iconic bowler hat. The huge wooden kitchen table witnessed his pancake-making for kids.
2️⃣ Film Exhibition Hall
Recreated sets from 20+ classics:
• Gold Rush log cabin with costume photos
• Modern Times assembly line with interactive buttons
• Red velvet screening room looping silent film clips
3️⃣ Garden & Lawn
Sloping greens overlooking Lake Geneva feature a lifelike bronze statue of Chaplin (cane tilted, head cocked). Summer brings open-air concerts🎵. Picnic under trees with sandwich and lake views.
🎭 Must-try activities:
• Learn the Chaplin walk (waddling + cane twirl)
• Dub sound effects for City Lights clips (keep the audio file)
• Craft mini bowler hat badges at the prop workshop
🍴 Nearby eats:
• Museum café's "Tramp Set Meal"—bread with beans + café au lait, plated like film scenes
• Vevey old town (15-min walk): Try Café du Rivage's ultra-creamy chocolate mousse with local dairy
Sitting on that lawn, you'll understand why he chose this place—sunshine, lake breezes, and slow living are life's most healing comedy.