Freddie Afternoon
Afternoon tea at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, in the famous Funky Claude’s Bar, reserved exclusively for the occasion.
CHF 79.– per person
View the experiencePeter Freestone and Terry Giddings · Montreux
Freddie Evening VIP
At Claude Nobs’ chalets, share an evening with Peter and Terry, with music collections, Montreux Jazz Festival archives and a cocktail dinner.
CHF 399.–per person · all included
A gathering in the world of Claude Nobs
Claude Nobs’ chalets open their doors for an evening with Peter Freestone and Terry Giddings, with music collections, Montreux Jazz Festival archives and memories of Freddie Mercury.
The evening begins in Montreux, aboard a mountain cogwheel train. As you climb towards Haut-de-Caux, at an altitude of over 1,000 metres, Montreux comes into view from above and the scenery opens up over Lake Geneva and the mountains. This panoramic journey is an experience in itself.
On arrival, Simon Lepêtre, Claude Nobs’ former personal assistant, and Thierry Amsallem, his former partner, welcome you into their home. The chalets Le Picotin and Le Grillon are private property: the evening feels like an invitation to someone’s home. Your hosts welcome you into lived-in spaces filled with memories.
Freddie Mercury and the members of Queen, close friends of Claude Nobs, visited these places many times from the late 1970s onwards. It was in Montreux that Queen began recording the album Jazz in 1978. Its title is a direct reference to Claude Nobs’ Montreux Jazz Festival.
A tour of the chalets introduces you to the objects and collections gathered through Claude Nobs’ encounters with the artists he invited. The presentation of the Montreux Jazz Festival archives continues in Claude Nobs’ private cinema, where you will watch a selection of excerpts from festival concerts. The evening then continues with a cocktail dinner.
Throughout the evening, Peter, Freddie’s personal assistant for more than ten years, and Terry, his driver and bodyguard, will share their memories and answer your questions.
- The venue
- Claude Nobs’ chalets, Le Picotin and Le Grillon, a private property in Haut-de-Caux.
- Included
- A tour of the chalets, a presentation of the Montreux Jazz Festival archives and screenings of concert excerpts in the private cinema, aperitif, cocktail dinner, outward journey by train and return by private bus.
- Conversations
- Conversations and opportunities to ask Peter Freestone and Terry Giddings questions throughout the evening, in English.
Upcoming dates
These exclusive experiences take place just once or twice a year, in small groups. Places are limited, so book without delay.
Montreux
Your meeting point
Meet at Montreux railway station, platform 8, for the train journey to Haut-de-Caux, in the direction of Rochers-de-Naye.
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Freddie Evening VIP
Meet at Montreux railway station, platform 8, for the train journey to Haut-de-Caux, in the direction of Rochers-de-Naye.
Evening programme
- 17:15 - Meet at Montreux railway station, platform 8, then travel by train to Haut-de-Caux.
- A welcome at the home of Simon Lepêtre and Thierry Amsallem and a welcome aperitif.
- A tour of the chalets Le Picotin and Le Grillon and a chance to discover their collections.
- A presentation of the Montreux Jazz Festival archives, inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, followed by a screening of concert excerpts in Claude Nobs’ private cinema.
- Cocktail dinner featuring local, seasonal produce. All dishes are prepared on site that day, in the open kitchen, with the utmost care.
- Memories, conversations and personal interaction (in English) with Peter and Terry throughout the evening. Feel free to ask questions and chat with them in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
- 23:00 - Return to Montreux by private bus. Several drop-off points will be arranged along the route according to participants’ needs.
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Once or twice a yearExclusive gatherings
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In a small groupAt exceptional venues
Peter Freestone
For more than ten years, Peter was Freddie Mercury’s personal assistant, accompanying him on tour and in everyday life. As a confidant and friend, he reveals the man behind the legend through his personal memories.
Terry Giddings
As Freddie Mercury’s driver and bodyguard, Terry handled his transport and looked after his safety. Part of his inner circle, he was also by his side in everyday life, away from the spotlight.
Freddie Evening
A traditional three-course Swiss dinner and local wines by the fireside, in an exclusively reserved historic cellar from 1798 in Montreux’s old town.
CHF 159.– per person
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Freddie Evening PLUS
Visit the family estate of a winegrower in Lavaux, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful regions, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
CHF 249.– per person
View the experienceAre you looking for accommodation in the area?
Here is a selection of hotels located in Montreux, offering the Montreux Riviera Card, which allows you to enjoy a 50% discount on the price of your Freddie Tour.
These hotels are carefully selected and specially recommended by Freddie Tours to ensure an unforgettable stay in this beautiful city.
"The Freddie Mercury Hotel" offers you breakfast and an upgrade (subject to availability) with the code FMTOURANDROOM. Enjoy these benefits by entering the code when making your reservation on their website.
These hotels are carefully selected and specially recommended by Freddie Tours to ensure an unforgettable stay in this beautiful city.
"The Freddie Mercury Hotel" offers you breakfast and an upgrade (subject to availability) with the code FMTOURANDROOM. Enjoy these benefits by entering the code when making your reservation on their website.
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The Freddie Mercury Hotel
Perfectly located, the Freddie Mercury Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with decor inspired by the legendary Queen frontman, just steps from Montreux train station.
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Hotel Mona Montreux
Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva in the heart of Montreux, the MONA hotel offers rooms with views of the lake and the Alps. An ideal setting to explore the places linked to Freddie and Queen.
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Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
This luxurious 5-star hotel is located in the heart of Montreux. Built in 1906, the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace offers elegant rooms combining modern and Belle Époque styles.