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 | SUGGESTIONS |
 | Eau-Froide River Mole | 2a
| From this mole of the marina, where we enjoy a superb view of the whole Haut-Lac ("Upper Lake"), our stroll takes you along the lakeshore to the west of Vevey. A walk of more than 5 miles along a Lake Léman (Lake of Geneva) with ever-changing colors, in a spectacular nest of mountains. |
| Ouchettaz Mole | 2a
| The first mole of the marina, beside the park of Ouchettaz, offers a spectacular view of the Haut-Lac (Upper Lake). Here, Lake Léman looks like an ocean, joining the sky on the horizon. |
| Place de la Gare | 1a3a
| This building which resembles a church is in fact the Town Hall. It is also the information point of the Tourist Office. |
| Port Arthur | 1a3a
| Here we are in front of the tiny harbour nestled beside the boat dock. Just enough room for eight small boats... The real marina is further on the lake promenade, at the end of Quai Grand'Rive, beside the mouth of Eau-Froide River. |
| Port de l´Ouchettaz | 1a3a
| At the end of Quai Grand'Rive, the marina of Villeneuve is protected behind moles which offer superb panoramic views of Lake Léman (Lake Geneva). |
| Quai Alfred-Chatelanat (20) | 1a3a
| Quai Alfred-Chatelanat runs along the lakeshore for over 2 km from the mouth of the Veraye River, border between Montreux and Veytaux. On the territory of Villeneuve, it is wedged between the lake and the railway track, offering beautiful perspectives on Lake Geneva and the Castle of Chillon. |
| Quai Alfred-Chatelanat (21) | 1a3a
| Quai Alfred-Chatelanat runs along the lakeshore for over 2 km from the mouth of the Veraye River, border between Montreux and Veytaux. On the territory of Villeneuve, it is wedged between the lake and the railway track, offering beautiful perspectives on Lake Geneva and the Castle of Chillon. |
| Quai Alfred-Chatelanat (22) | 1a3a
| Quai Alfred-Chatelanat runs along the lakeshore for over 2 km from the mouth of the Veraye River, border between Montreux and Veytaux. On the territory of Villeneuve, it is wedged between the lake and the railway track, offering beautiful perspectives on Lake Geneva and the Castle of Chillon. |
| Quai Alfred-Chatelanat (23) | 1a3a
| Quai Alfred-Chatelanat runs along the lakeshore for over 2 km from the mouth of the Veraye River, border between Montreux and Veytaux. On the territory of Villeneuve, it is wedged between the lake and the railway track, offering beautiful perspectives on Lake Geneva and the Castle of Chillon. |
| Quai Alfred-Chatelanat (24) | 1a3a
| At the gates of Villeneuve, just before the swimming pool, the promenade runs along a lawn equipped with tables, benches and small barbecues. Even if it's backed by the railroad track, this nice picnic spot is a very pleasant place, which offers a gorgeous view of the lake, with Montreux and the Castle of Chillon in the background. |
| Quai Alfred-Chatelanat (25) | 2a3a
| After passing behind the swimming pool, we leave Quai Alfred-Chatelanat to head towards the nice beach of Villeneuve along Quai des Correspondances. |
| Quai de la Tinière (1) | 1a3a
| Continue straight to stroll along the lakeshore, or cut right to go directly onto the lawn of Villeneuve-Plage. |
| Quai de la Tinière (2) | 2a
| This passage along the Tinière (small river flowing from Col de Chaude 6 km above Villeneuve) starts from the main road, near the La Plage bus stop of line 201, and ends on the lakeshore. |
| Quai des Correspondances (1) | 1a3a
| Quai des Correspondances begins next to the swimming pool and runs along the beautiful Villeneuve beach, with its large lawn. It crosses the mouth of the Tinière River on a footbridge and, a little further, becomes the long Quai Grand'Rive that heads south. |
| Quai des Correspondances (2) | 1a3a
| Quai des Correspondances begins next to the swimming pool and runs along the beautiful Villeneuve beach, with its large lawn. It crosses the mouth of the Tinière River on a footbridge and, a little further, becomes the long Quai Grand'Rive that heads south. |
| Quai des Correspondances (3) | 1a3a
| The beach offers an amazing view of the whole Riviera, from the elegant line of the Chillon motorway viaduct to the vineyards of Lavaux. Beyond, Lake Geneva gets lost behind the horizon, as if Villeneuve was nestled at the bottom of a sea bay. Behind you, a large lawn invites to lie down in the grass and enjoy the sun... |
| Quai des Correspondances (4) | 1a2a3a
| Right next to the footbridge over the mouth of the Tinière, you can go up along the river in the direction of the main road, where you will find the bus stop La Plage of line 201. |
| Quai des Correspondances (5) | 1a3a
| Quai des Correspondances begins next to the swimming pool and runs along the beautiful Villeneuve beach, with its large lawn. It crosses the mouth of the Tinière River on a footbridge and, a little further, becomes the long Quai Grand'Rive that heads south. |
| Quai des Correspondances (6) | 1a3a
| Quai des Correspondances begins next to the swimming pool and runs along the beautiful Villeneuve beach, with its large lawn. It crosses the mouth of the Tinière River on a footbridge and, a little further, becomes the long Quai Grand'Rive that heads south. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (1) | 1a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (10) | 1a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (11) | 1a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (12) | 1a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (13) | 1a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (14) | 1a2a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (15) | 2a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (2) | 1a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (3) | 1a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (4) | 1a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (5) | 1a2a3a
| We are here near the boat dock. To go to the train station, cross the main road (Rue du Quai) and follow the Rue du Collège which leaves towards Place de la Gare. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (6) | 1a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (7) | 1a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (8) | 1a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Quai Grand´Rive (9) | 1a3a
| Quai Grand'Rive begins 100 m after the mouth of the Tinière River and heads south to the boat dock. It then turns south-west, runs along the old town and the large park of Ouchettaz, to end at the marina and at the mouth of the Eau-Froide River. |
| Rue du Collège | 1a3a
| Follow Rue du Collège towards the mountain and you will arrive at Place de la Gare. Towards lakeside, you will arrive at the boat dock after crossing Rue du Quai (main road). |
| Villeneuve Boat Dock | 2a
| CGN boats (Lake Geneva General Navigation Company). Next boat docks: to the northwest in Veytaux-Chillon, to the west in Bouveret (Port-Valais). To go to the train station, go straight ahead in the axis of the dock and cross the main road. |
| Villeneuve Train Station | 2a
| To go to the lakeshore when leaving the train station, just go straight. If necessary, you will find tourist information in the church-like building which stands on the square. |