Practical Info
Address
Château de Rolle
1180 Rolle, SwitzerlandTrain
The château is a 5-minute walk from Rolle's main train station, which has direct trains every half hour from both Geneva and Lausanne.
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From Geneva main station: 25-minute train journey at :08 and :38 past the hour.
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From Geneva Airport: 45-minute train journey. Take any train to Geneva main station, then transfer to one of the trains mentioned above.
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From Lausanne: 25-minute train journey at :00 and :30 past the hour.
Bus
Several bus lines connect Rolle to nearby towns and villages.
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835 (Gland – Gilly – Rolle) → Stop: Rolle Prairie
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836 (Gland – Bursinel – Rolle) → Stop: Rolle Prairie
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840 (Rolle – Gimel – St-George) → Stop: Rolle Gare Nord
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846 (Rolle – Perroy – Allaman) → Stop: Rolle Tilleul
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721 (Rolle – Aubonne – Allaman) → Stop: Rolle Gare
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Rolle is easily accessible via the A1 motorway. Take the Rolle exit and follow signs for Rolle via Avenue de la Gare.
Help reduce traffic and emissions! We strongly encourage carpooling whenever possible. Share the ride with friends or use a carpooling service to make the journey more sustainable.
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Parking du Château which is free
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Additional street parking (white-lined spaces) available nearby.
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How to Get There
The Rolle Jazz Festival takes place at the beautiful Château de Rolle, located on the shores of Lake Geneva. The town is well connected by train from both Geneva and Lausanne, as well as by local buses from surrounding villages.
The festival takes place at Château de Rolle across two spaces:
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La Salle du Conseil – The main concert venue, located upstairs, is accessible via a lift.
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La Salle du Chevalier – Hosting food, drinks, and some concerts, this space has step-free access.
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While there are no fully accessible toilets on-site, step-free toilets are available on the ground floor.
If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the festival, please don’t hesitate to contact our team in advance or speak to a staff member on-site.
For any accessibility-related questions or requests, feel free to reach out to us at info@rollejazzfest.com
Accessibility
We are committed to making the Rolle Jazz Festival as inclusive and accessible as we possible. Here’s what you can expect at the venue:
Stay close to the festival in the charming lakeside town of Rolle.
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Hostellerie du Château — https://www.lhotel-rolle.com/
(when booking a room, mention to them you are coming to the festival) -
Au Bonheur des Iris — Chambre d’hôte https://www.lacote-tourisme.ch/fr/P22403/chambre-d-hote-au-bonheur-des-iris
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Chez l’antiquaire — https://www.chez-lantiquaire.com
For more options check: Airbnb options in Rolle.
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A vibrant city with a wide range of accommodations.
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Hôtel Résidence Le Montbrillant — right next to the train station https://www.montbrillant.ch
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Hotel Central — in downtown Geneva https://www.hotelcentral.ch
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A lively city with scenic views and excellent hotels.
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Hôtel Mirabeau — located near the train station https://www.mirabeau.ch
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Hôtel Regina — in downtown Lausanne https://regina.worhot.com
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Where to Stay
Whether you're looking for a cozy stay in Rolle or prefer accommodations in Geneva or Lausanne, here are some options to help you plan your visit.
Stay close to the festival in the charming lakeside town of Rolle.
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Hostellerie du Château — https://www.lhotel-rolle.com/
(when booking a room, mention to them you are coming to the festival) -
Au Bonheur des Iris — chambre d’hôte https://www.lacote-tourisme.ch/fr/P22403/chambre-d-hote-au-bonheur-des-iris
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Chez l’antiquaire — https://www.chez-lantiquaire.com
For more options check: Airbnb options in Rolle.
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A vibrant city with a wide range of accommodations.
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Hôtel Résidence Le Montbrillant — right next to the train station https://www.montbrillant.ch/
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Hotel Central — in downtown Geneva https://www.hotelcentral.ch
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A lively city with scenic views and excellent hotels.
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Hôtel Mirabeau — located near the train station https://www.mirabeau.ch
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Hôtel Regina — in downtown Lausanne https://regina.worhot.com
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Food and Drink
We are excited to offer a selection of food and drinks during the festival! A bar will be available on-site, serving a variety of beverages, and there will be food options for purchase.
Stay tuned—more details coming soon!