Chaplin’s World ; The Charlie Chaplin Museum in Vevey

Discover Chaplin’s World, a unique museum in Switzerland dedicated to Charlie Chaplin. Set in the Manoir de Ban, above Vevey, it invites you to explore the life and work of the filmmaker.

Chaplin’s World

How the Project Came About

The idea for a major museum dedicated to Charlie Chaplin was born in 2000. It emerged from a meeting between Swiss architect Philippe Meylan and Quebec museographer Yves Durand. The latter was passionate about Chaplin and cinema. Entrepreneurs, artists, local players, architects, engineers and designers came together around the project. The Charlie Chaplin Foundation oversaw its realisation.

Chaplin’s World is the result of ten years of studies, consultations and collaboration with the Swiss authorities. The project won the support of banking and institutional partners, the canton of Vaud and the local municipalities. Tourist and cultural organisations, as well as businesses from the Vaud Riviera, also joined in. The museum finally opened in April 2016.

The Manoir de Ban

Chaplin’s World ; A Unique Site

Charlie Chaplin lived at the Manoir de Ban from 1953 until his death in 1977. Restoring the manor and its park took more than two years of intensive work. The project partners preserved and renovated this intimate place to restore its former splendour. More than 200 contractors, workers and craftsmen took part in this transformation. The project met many challenges, including the architectural integration of the manor. A new building of impressive proportions was also built. The car park blends discreetly between the garden and the forest, and the park has regained all its beauty.

Chaplin’s World ; The Wax Figures of the Musée Grévin

Chaplin’s World by Grévin showcases the expertise of Grévin, a concept combining culture and entertainment. The immersive experience plunges you into Chaplin’s world, his life and work, through playful exhibition design. More than 30 wax figures created by Grévin enrich the visit. From the Tramp to Oona, via Gandhi and Churchill, the figures follow one another. You also meet artists close to Chaplin, such as Paulette Goddard, Buster Keaton and Sophia Loren. Not to mention those he inspired, from Roberto Benigni and Federico Fellini to Michael Jackson.

For all film lovers, Chaplin’s World is a visit not to be missed. Entering Charlie Chaplin’s world means discovering a cinema genius and a world apart. To extend the visit, the Hôtel du Léman (in French) in Jongny offers a breathtaking view of the lake. In Vevey, the chocolate shop David l’instant chocolat (in French) adds a sweet stop to the day.

Route de Fenil 2, 1804 Corsier-sur-Vevey
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Chaplin’s World