Where to Shop in Lausanne & Montreux Riviera, Switzerland

Both the Montreux Riviera and university town of Lausanne have inspired artistic minds for centuries. Today, music, winemaking and gastronomy merge to make this lakeside idyll a must for pleasure-seekers.

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Old town Vevey
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Côte Potager

A wonderful food store in Vevey's Old Town, showcasing the very best produce from an area famed for its winemaking and gastronomy, alongside international goodies from small suppliers.

Address

Route d’Italie 59, 1800 Vevey

A food market in Lausanne
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Lausanne City Centre Market

This twice-weekly market fills Lausanne's pedestrianised streets with fruit and vegetable stalls along Rue de Bourg and Place de la Palud, and cheese and charcuterie in Place de la Riponne. There's also a flea market on the fringes, for unusual antiques and vintage threads.

Address

Place de la Riponne, Lausanne

The Lowdown

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Main photo credit: Kevin Faingnaert