Maison Cailler
A factory experience center for one of Switzerland’s oldest chocolate brands, where you can watch chocolate being made and sample it without limit; it lies on the way to Gruyères.
Cailler is a Swiss chocolate brand founded in 1819, now part of Nestlé, and its factory is located in the village of Broc, near Gruyères. The experience center uses a multimedia theater to tell the story of chocolate, followed by displays of raw ingredients such as cocoa beans, milk and hazelnuts, and visits to the production lines. The tasting area at the end lets you sample a wide range of chocolates, and you can also sign up for a handmade chocolate workshop. Admission is about CHF 20. In peak season, it is best to book a timed ticket on the official website. From Montreux, take the Golden Pass train and a regional train via Montbovon, a journey of about 1.5 hours. It is often combined with Gruyères and its cheese workshop into a day trip.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (extended hours in summer)
Nearby sights
- Gruyères & Gruyères Castle
- Moléson
- Rochers-de-Naye
- Les Pléiades
- Blonay–Chamby Museum Railway
- CGN Belle Époque Paddle Steamers
- Montreux Jazz Festival
- Château de Chillon