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| La Tour-de-Peilz | ||
| Canton | Vaud | |
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| Residents | 11.829 (2018) | |
| height | 385 m, 430 m | |
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La Tour-de-Peilz is a Swiss city in the canton Vaud.
background
It lies between the cities Vevey and Montreux and now a little in their shadow.
The place is mentioned for the first time in a document in 1228 under the name Turris de Peil. The area belonged to the Bishop of Sion in the 12th century, but was enfeoffed to the Count of Geneva. After 1251 the area was conquered in several steps by Peter of Savoy. In 1282 the town was granted city rights by Count Philip of Savoy, during which time La Tour-de-Peilz became one of the most important trading ports on Lake Geneva and an important hub for shipping to land transport. As a result, the city achieved a certain level of prosperity. The Bernese plundered the city and the castle on June 8, 1476 by conquering Vaud Bern in 1536, La Tour-de-Peilz was placed under the administration of the Bailiwick of Vevey. When the canton of Vaud was founded in 1803, the city became part of this canton. Due to its location on the between Vaudois Riviera The economic boom began in La Tour-de-Peilz at the end of the 19th century. Like its two neighboring cities, the city developed into a tourist destination.
getting there
- automobile: The Vevey motorway exit of the A 9 is around 3 kilometers outside the city.
- train: Lines S 1 and S 3 of the Léman S-Bahn stop at La Tour-de-Peilz station and run together every half hour.
mobility
The bus routes of the VMCV, ensure the fine cutting of the environment.
Tourist Attractions
- Reformed parish church of Saint-Théodule
- La Tour-de-Peilz Castle. Built between 1251 and 1257. It now houses the Swiss Game Museum.
- Musée suisse du Jeu. Swiss Game Museum.Open: Tue - Sun 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Nov - Feb until 5.30 p.m.Price: Admission: Adults CHF 6, reduced CHF 3, children (up to 16) free when accompanied. Unaccompanied children from 12 years of age CHF 2.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- Hotel de la Vieille Tour, Grand-Rue 43. Tel.: 41 (0)21 944 10 00, Fax: 41 (0)21 944 10 20.
- Hostellerie bon Rivage, Rte de St-Maurice 18. Tel.: 41 (0)21 977 07 07, Fax: 41 (0)21 977 07 99.
