Montreux: Chaplin’s World Ticket & Manor, Studio, Park Access

Summary

Walk through Chaplin’s daily life in Switzerland and movie magic

You’ll walk through Charlie Chaplin’s manor near Montreux, peek into his family rooms, step onto recreated Hollywood sets in the studio, and wander gardens overlooking Lake Geneva—all with your entry ticket included. Expect moments of laughter, nostalgia, and maybe a surprise or two as you move between his private world and movie magic.

What’s the experience like?

First thing I noticed at Chaplin’s World was the quiet — not empty quiet, but that kind of hush you get in old houses where people really lived. We started in the manor, and it honestly felt like we’d just missed Charlie himself coming down those stairs. There’s this old radio in one room (still smells a bit like wood polish), and our guide pointed out the family photos on the piano. She told us about how Chaplin ended up in Switzerland—something about wanting peace after all that Hollywood noise. I didn’t expect to care about his kitchen, but seeing his real teacups lined up made me weirdly nostalgic for someone else’s memories.

After poking around the bedrooms (the wallpaper is wild), we headed into the studio part. It’s huge—like walking straight into those black-and-white movies. There’s an “Easy Street” set where you can actually sit on a bench and try on a bowler hat if you want (I did, looked ridiculous). They play this montage of Chaplin scenes that made a little kid next to me laugh so hard he snorted. The guide explained how some props were originals from actual films, which is wild when you think about it.

The park outside wraps around everything—ten acres of grass and trees with Lake Geneva just kind of shimmering off to one side. You can see why Chaplin liked it here; there’s this soft mountain breeze and even the birds seem quieter than usual. We wandered for a while before ducking into the old garage-turned-shop. I almost bought a cane (didn’t), but did grab postcards with those classic movie posters. Still thinking about that view from the garden though—you know when something just sticks with you?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Chaplin's World estate

• Visit the Manoir's recreated rooms
• Learn about Chaplin's family life
• Tour the Studio's cinematic exhibits
• Walk through the 10-acre park
• Shop for Chaplin souvenirs

Top questions

Is Chaplin’s World wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces at Chaplin’s World are wheelchair accessible.

Does my entrance ticket include access to both the manor and studio?

Yes, your ticket includes entry to both the manor and the Hollywood-style studio area.

Can I visit Chaplin’s World with small children or infants?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the site.

Is there public transportation to Chaplin’s World near Montreux?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby for easy access.

Are service animals allowed at Chaplin’s World?

Yes, service animals are permitted throughout all areas of Chaplin’s World.

What’s included

Your day includes an admission ticket to Chaplin’s World near Montreux—giving you access to explore Charlie Chaplin’s historic manor home, stroll through immersive Hollywood-style studio sets, wander ten acres of gardens with lake views, and browse souvenirs in his old Bentley garage shop before heading out again.