Visit Chaplin’s World Vevey: Charlie Chaplin’s Life, Films and Legacy

History and Significance

Manoir de Ban is the estate where Charlie Chaplin spent the last 25 years of his life (1952-1977). After being persecuted by McCarthyism in the USA, Chaplin moved to Switzerland with his wife Oona O'Neill (daughter of playwright Eugene O'Neill) and their eight children. Here he found peace, happiness and inspiration. Chaplin died on Christmas Day 1977 at Manoir de Ban.

In April 2016, almost 40 years after his death, the estate was transformed into Chaplin's World – the first and only museum dedicated to Charlie Chaplin. The museum was created by Grévin Museum (the famous French wax museum) and offers a unique emotional and cultural experience.

The Three Zones of the Museum

1. Manoir de Ban (Chaplin's House)

Manoir de Ban is the house where Chaplin lived with his family. Here you can see:

•Personal items of Chaplin and his family

•Original furnishings and decoration

•Intimate atmosphere of family life

•Photos and documents from the last 25 years

•Audio tour with never-before-seen images

The Manoir is a place where Chaplin found happiness after years of persecution. Here he raised his children, created his last films and spent his final days.

2. Studio (Hollywood Studio)

The Studio recreates the magic of Hollywood and Chaplin's cinema. Here you can see:

•Wax figures by Grévin Museum

•Recreated film sets from Chaplin's masterpieces

•Interactive exhibits about cinema history

•Scenes from "Modern Times", "The Gold Rush", "City Lights" and others

•Behind the scenes of Chaplin's films

•The beginnings of cinema and the man who revolutionized it

The Studio is a place where you can immerse yourself in Chaplin's world and understand how he created his masterpieces.

3. Park (The Park)

The Park is a 4-hectare space with century-old trees and panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. Here you can:

•Walk along the paths that Chaplin loved

•Enjoy the view of the lake and mountains

•Feel the atmosphere of the place where Chaplin found peace

•Take photos with the Alps as backdrop

The Park is a protected landscape with century-old trees that Chaplin loved.

📋 Practical Information

How to Reach Chaplin's World

Address: Route de Fenil 2, 1804 Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland

From Vevey:

•Bus 201 - From Vevey to Corsier-sur-Vevey, Chaplin's World (15 min)

•Car: 5 minutes

From Montreux:

•Train - To Vevey (10 min), then bus 201 (15 min)

•Car: 15 minutes

From Geneva Airport:

•Train - To Lausanne, then to Vevey (1 hour 15 min)

•Car: 1 hour

With TripTransfer:

•Direct transfer from airport/hotel

•Drop-off directly at the museum

•No worries about parking and public transport

Opening Hours

Museum:

•Open today: 10:00 - 17:00

•Ticket office: Closes 1 hour before museum closes

Phone:

•Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 12:30 and 14:00 - 17:00

Check current hours at: www.chaplinsworld.com

Visitor Tips

1.Allow at least 2.5 hours - Recommended for full experience

2.Download the app - Audio tour with never-before-seen images

3.Bring headphones - For audio tour

4.Start with Manoir - Then Studio and finally Park

5.Take a break at Café The Tramp - Part of the experience

6.Buy a souvenir - Shop is in former Bentley garage

7.Combine with Vevey/Montreux - Perfect day trip

8.Suitable for children - Children still laugh at Chaplin's gags

9.Book online - Best prices and no queuing