Streets squares and districts to visit Vevey

In the Rue du Collège, numbers 8 to 14 form a prettyU-shaped group of charming little buildings, with doors painted red, green and blue, and garden tables and chairs. The local residents have formed an association to defend La Valsainte, and since 1990 have been staging shows and cultural events in the courtyard. No. 4 is a former prison, of which the tower remains, leaning against the ancient ramparts (which you'll have to imagine). It was the house of the chapter of Lausanne Cathedral.

In the middle of the Place du Marché, you can see a large square slab, formerly a press stone, on which are engraved the dates of the winegrowers' festivals since 1797, with the motto Ora et Labora, or "Pray and work". As a reminder, the Fête des Vignerons is an event that can only take place a maximum of five times per century. The last one took place in 2019, so you'll have plenty of time to prepare for the next one! The square also hosts major concerts, such as Elton John's at the end of 2007.