John Doubleday, the sculptor, also created the famous statue of Chaplin located in Leicester Square, London.
The statue was installed in 1982, five years after Chaplin passed away in his home in Corsier-sur-Vevey.
Vevey hosts the annual 'Chaplin Award' in honor of the actor's profound link to the town.
The location is part of a dedicated 'Chaplin trail' that connects the town center to the Chaplin’s World museum.
Chaplin famously sought refuge in Switzerland after being denied re-entry to the United States during the McCarthy era.
The bronze statue of Charlie Chaplin, sculpted by John Doubleday, stands on the Quai Perdonnet in Vevey, commemorating the filmmaker's 25-year residence in the region. Chaplin lived in the nearby Manoir de Ban in Corsier-sur-Vevey from 1952 until his death in 1977. The statue depicts the icon in his signature 'Tramp' persona, captured in a walking pose. It serves as a central landmark on the Vevey promenade overlooking Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps. The site is a primary point of reference for Chaplin enthusiasts visiting the Swiss Riviera. It remains accessible to the public year-round as part of the lakeside walking path.
Position your camera from the lake side to capture both the statue and the peaks of the Alps in the background.
Visit the nearby Chaplin’s World museum in Corsier-sur-Vevey to complete your experience of his life in Switzerland.
Combine your visit with a walk along the Vevey promenade for clear views of the Lavaux vineyards across the lake.
Bring a camera, as the backdrop of Lake Geneva and the distant Alps provides a quintessential Swiss photo opportunity.
Do not mistake the statue for the entrance of the museum; the museum is located further up the hill in Corsier-sur-Vevey.
