Fairmont Le Montreux Palace The XIII Summit of the Francophonie was held in Montreux in October 2010. More than 30 head of States, including Nicolas Sarkozy stayed at the Montreux Palace during this important summit. The official gala diner of the summit took place at the Salle des Congrès of the Montreux Palace. 2011 - During the Montreux Jazz Festival, artists such as Liza Minnelli, B.B. King, Tommy LiPuma, George Benson, Ricky Martin, Nathalie Cole, Sting, Paul Simon and many more stayed at the Montreux Palace. Fairmont Le Montreux Palace participated at the Swiss Hotel Film Award. The awards took place on the 25th
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace film "Kiss of the Dragon" with Jet Li and Bridget Fonda. The American soul singer Lionel Richie stays at the Palace during the Montreux Jazz Festival. 2002 - The Grand Prix Ferrari is again being hold with a gala dinner at the Montreux Palace. Jamiroquai and David Bowie stay at the Montreux Palace during the Montreux Jazz Festival. 2004 - At the occasion of the "Panda Ball" from WWF, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace had the honor to welcome Queen Noor of Jordan with her daughter. During the Montreux Jazz Festival, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace had the visit of Seal, Carlos