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LAUSANNEDiscoveries Succumb to the charms of a multifaceted city...
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www.lausanne-tourisme.ch
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Lausanne,
List of contents
Welcome to Lausanne 1
General information 2
Discover Lausanne and its region by public transport 4
Spotlight on main areas of tourist interest 8
Zone 1 / Cit Mon-Repos 10
Zone 2 / Town centre 14
Zone 3 / Ouchy Railway station 18
Zone 4 / Vidy Hautes Ecoles 22
Zone 5 / Sauvabelin CHUV 26
Other places of interest 30
Surrounding communities (FERL) 32
Suggested walks 40
Annual events 42
Discover the museums of Lausanne and Pully 44
Suggested reading on Lausanne 48
This is a brochure unlike any other as it is simply
not possible to compare Lausanne to any other city
in the world! It is Olympic Capital, city of study,
commercial centre, convention venue... and leisure
destination. But, above all else, a champion of
sustainable development and, as such, blessed
with an abundance of public transport, recreational
areas and green spaces.
Of manageable dimensions with everything uniquely
close at hand. Just a short walk or a few minutes
away. Even more so, you will find, with the m2 metro
line, a world first, which enables you to move around
by combining rail transport and walking.
Whether you are staying with us for a moment, for a
day or longer, you may now explore this city at
leisure, district by district, whatever your purpose,
your requirements or your interests. Thus free to
compile your own itinerary, this city will surprise you
as it reveals a marvellous capacity to bring pleasure
at every turn.
Welcome and enjoy your discoveries!
Claude Petitpierre
Director
Welcome to
Olympic Capital!
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Population 131,000 inhabitants
Greater Lausanne area: 300,000 inhabitants
Access Direct connection from Geneva-Cointrin
International Airport by train or road in 40 minutes
Direct trains: TGV from Paris, EC directs from Paris
to Milan and ICE from Frankfurt and Munich
La Blcherette Airport in Lausanne(875 m of runway)
Altitude 372 m at the lakeside
495 m at the town centre
852 m at the north of the town
Official language French
Time zone GMT + 1 (summer time zone + 1 = March to October)
Climate Mild. No harsh winters
Annual average temperature: 14 C
Average summer temperature: 24 C
Public holidays New Year 1 and 2 January
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Ascension Day
Pentecost
Swiss National Day 1 August
Lundi du Jene (September bank holiday)
Christmas Day 25 December
Emergency 117 Police (crime and theft, emergency only)
services 118 Fire service
140 Emergency road service
144 Ambulance
Useful telephone 1811 Directory enquiries
numbers 162 Swiss weather
163 Traffic news
General information
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Discover Lausanne
by public transport
With more than one hundred years of experience, today tl is a leading
provider of transport for the 300,000 inhabitants of the Lausanne
region. The public transport networks serve a densely populated urban
agglomeration comprising eleven communes and a vast area coveringa hinterland with a wealth of different commercial, agricultural and
leisure activities. The company which employs nearly 1,000 people,
more than half of whom are drivers is also a strong link in the Vau-dois economy with a turnover approaching 150 million francs. With27 urban, 8 regional and 2 metro lines in operation, Lausanne has one
of the most compact networks in Switzerland and even in Europe, if you
count the number of electric vehicles in circulation (trolleybus, metro).www.t-l.ch
Mobilis, your ticket to ride.You travel in one or several zones from your point of departure to your
destination. The number of zones crossed will determine the priceof your travel ticket. Buy a ticket, a day pass or an abonnement
depending on the number of trips you make. There are fare reductionsaccording to age. www.mobilis-vaud.ch
Are you staying in Lausanne?Use public transport for free!The Lausanne Transport Card allows all guests staying
in Lausanne to enjoy unlimited free access to the citys
public transport services (bus, train, metro). Thisindividual card is provided to all visitors on arrival by
the establishment where they are staying. It is valid
for the period corresponding to reservation,
inclusive of arrival and departure days.
We wish you a pleasant stay
with the Lausanne Transport Card!
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Cit Mon-Repos
The cradle of the city is a delightful group of medieval buildings huddledtogether and housing shops, art galleries and friendly bars.
The Cit will seduce you with its gently captivating atmosphere, its invitation
to a leisurely stroll, its laidback approach... and its party vibe. With regardto the latter, many goodwill events are staged for the public at the height of
summer every year.
The lovely Mon-Repos public park is in the immediate vicinity, with theadded appeal of a large aviary of exotic birds. The park is also the setting of
the Federal Tribunal, the seat of supreme judicial authority of the Swiss
Confederation (CH).
Town centreA shopping district packed with chic and shock: high-end fashion and
trendy fashion as well as stunning contemporary gems, table arts, objetsdart from all over the world and, of course, watches, chocolates andtobacco for connoisseurs, not to mention some prestigious art galleries!
This mecca of shopping in Lausanne offers numerous attractive meetingpoints: you will find twenty or so bars, clubs and discos, some featuring
bold interior design statements, two well-known jazz cellars and popular
nightspots for clubgoers.
Main areas of tourist interestin Lausanne
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Ouchy Railway station
The Lausanne Riviera, celebrated in word and song by poets and
musicians alike, is a rendezvous for lovers of nature and recreation:
floral quays, parks and gardens planted with ancient trees, yachtingresorts, grand hotels and little bistros, terraces, shops... Just below the
station, a few minutes walk away, are the botanical museum andgardens and the tree-filled park of Montriond hill. At the foot of this hill,the Place de Milan provides fantastic fun in intelligent woods for
children and a vast area for the free enjoyment of ball games. Finally,
Montchoisi swimming pool is transformed into an outdoor skating rink
during winter.
Vidy Hautes Ecoles
This is where you will find the IOC headquarters, numerous sports groundsand recreational amenities such as Bourget Park, which runs alongside thelake for more than a kilometre, is open for bathing and has two different
faces: from October to March, people take solitary walks amidst wind and
water whilst, from April to September, the grassed areas are occupied byarmies of families and students from sunrise until well into the night.
At Dorigny, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) constitutes one
of the biggest campuses in Switzerland.
Sauvabelin CHUVIts the countryside within the city: Sauvabelin Tower and lookout post
provide superb panoramic views for walkers. Up above, forests of oaksurround Sauvabelin Lake, another attraction of which is the animal park.
An authentic Swiss chalet, rustic cheesemakers, a restaurant with its feet in
the water, countless gastronomic delights waiting to be discovered, not to
mention the magnificent grounds around the Hermitage Foundation and itsrenowned exhibitions of art.
To be found close by is the Vaudois University Hospital Centre (CHUV), at the
cutting edge in many fields of research. Another unsung glory: the ClaudeVerdan Foundation, Rue du Bugnon 21, which pays tribute to the wonderful
tool that is the human hand!
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Major Davel
Standing against the faade of Chteau Saint-Maire is the statue
of Major Davel, one of the heroes of local history. At the start
of the 18thcentury, this Vaudois patriot attempted to liberate the region
of Vaud, which at that time was held by the Bernese. Betrayed byhis own people, he was executed in Vidy, on the shores of Lake Geneva.
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History MuseumSituated next to the Cathedral
and built in successive stages
between the 11th and 15th centuries,
the former Bishops Palace
houses the Lausanne History
Museum today. Until the
15th century, it was the residence
of bishops before they chose
to move to Chteau Saint-Maire,at the other end of the Cit.
Chteau Saint-Maire
Constructed at the beginning ofthe 15th century, this chateau wasoriginally the Bishops Palace.
Between1536 and 1798, underBernese rule, it subsequentlybecame the residence of the bailiffs.Today it is the home of the ConseildEtat (State Council), which governsthe Canton of Vaud. Like theCathedral, this monument is built ofmolasse, a stone composed of sandaggregates. However, the upper sec-
tion is made of red brick in a styleremin-iscent of northern Italy andalso to be seen in others of theregions chateaux.
CathedralPerched at the top of the hill in
the Cit, this 13th-century Gothic
structure dominates the centre
of the city. The Cathedral, the
biggest in Switzerland, has some
notable features: a painted portal,
a true masterpiece of Gothic
sculpture, a rose window
comprising 105 panels recountingthe history of the medieval world
and an impressive organ boasting
6,000 pipes. (Cf. walk A)
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Ancienne Acadmie
Built in the middle of the
16th cen-tury, the AncienneAcadmie housed Europes first
college of Protestant and French
theology, then the University
between 1890 and 1987. Today
it is used for educational courses
prior to university entrance.
To fully appreciate the scale
of this vast building, it is advisable
to cross the minor Andr-BonnardPlace (situated in the middle
of the Rue Cit-Devant, level
with a pretty fountain), then
turn left.
Escaliers du March
The covered flight of steps leading from the Place
de la Palud to the Cathedral is surely one of the
most picturesque spots in the town centre. Built in
the 13th cen-tury to link the towns two markets in
the Middle Ages, these steps are bordered by
terraced buildings dating back to the 16th
century.
Mon-Repos Park
Filled with magnificent trees,
this peaceful area of greeneryat the heart of the town belonged
to a succession of local dignitaries
in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The lower section contains the
beautiful Mon-Repos Villa,
the former residence of Baron
Pierre de Coubertin, founder
of the Olympic Movement.
Former stables and an aviaryof exotic birds are also situated
nearby. In the middle of the
18thcentury, amateur performers
staged Voltaires plays in the
presence of the author.
(Cf. walk B)
Federal Tribunaland its grounds
Situated in the upper section ofMon-Repos Park, the imposing
neo-Classical Federal Tribunal
was inaugurated in 1927. In the
grounds, hidden among the
vegetation, are a few 19th- century
structures inspired by the
Romantic concept of English
gardens: a neo-Gothic tower
leading to a small waterfall and agrotto, a neo-Classical temple
offering a lovely view of Lake
Geneva and the mountains, and an
old orangerie partly constructed
of elegant yellow Jura limestone.
No. 13, stop Mon-Repos
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It is pleasant to stroll along the peaceful alleys of
the historic Cit quarter. The same stone is used
for buildings and street paving, giving the area ahighly pleasing aesthetic quality.
Mon-Repos Park has several interesting featuresspread around its grounds. Places to be explored onfoot, in a good half-hour, by following a series of pathsand trails. To be seen in the lower section: mansionhouse, majestic trees, aviaries, old stables, statues,
romantic lawns... In the upper section: tower, grotto,columned structure, old orangerie
Walks
The Cathedrals bell tower is home to amysterious character whose cry of allswell can be heard every night between thehours of 22:00 and 2:00. This is theCathedrals famous night watchman, who iscarrying on an old tradition handed downover more than 600 years. In the Middle Ages, the watchmans job was to raise the alarm in the eventof fire, the majority of the towns houses being made of wood.
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Place de la Palud
At the junction of several pedestrian streets, this square is one of the townscentral locations. This is where you will find the 17 th-century Town Hall, with
its typically Vaudois roof, arcades and Renaissance faade decorated with
two copper gargoyles in the form of dragons. In
the centre of the square is the towns oldest
fountain, adorned with a statue representing
justice. Close by, a clock presents the history
of Vaud in animated scenes every hour from 9:00
to 19:00. On Wednesday and Saturday mornings
this is the site of the country market, which alsosets up shop in the neighbouring pedestrian
streets. (Cf. walk A)
Palais de Rumine
The Rumine family, descendedfrom the Russian aristocracy,wanted to find a special way ofthanking the town for its hospitality.It made a donation enabling thishuge Florentine-style building to beerected on the Place de la Riponne
a century ago. This buildingcurrently houses the CantonalMuseum of Fine Arts, along withseveral natural science museums.
Saint-Laurent Church
Situated at the heart of a vast
network of pedestrian and
shopping streets, this building
made of molasse was constructed
in its present form in the 18th cen-
tury. However, mention was first
made of the existence of a church
in this spot ten centuries ago. Its
faade, adorned with a beautiful
clock, is a rare example of Baroque
architecture in Lausanne.
Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 17 stop Bel-Air
stop Riponne Maurice Bjart
Place and ChurchSaint-Franois
This central town square is
surrounded by impressive
buildings which today house banks,
post office and shops. In the middle
of the square is the 13th-century
Saint-Franois Church with its
elegant bell tower, built two
centuries later. The church initiallystood next to a Franciscan
convent (hence the name).
Rue de BourgUntil the beginning of the 19th cen-
tury, the Rue de Bourg, which is a
pedestrian zone today, was one of
the main thoroughfares of old
Lausanne. In those days the town
only extended over three hills,
those of Cit, Saint-Laurent and
Bourg. Being mainly occupied by
patrician families, this street wasan elegant and
sophisticated
meeting place. If
you look up, you
will see the towns
loveliest group
of 17th- and 18th-
century houses.
Today this street ispopular with keen
shoppers.
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Bel-Air Towerand Salle Mtropole
Built in 1932 by Alphonse
Laverrire, Bel-Air Tower was
based on the American model
(with a metal framework covered
in stone). Standing at a height
of 55 metres, this was one of
Switzerlands first skyscrapers.
At the time, many Lausanne
residents were opposed to its
construction, claiming that its size
would compete with that of their
beloved Cathedral. The Salle
Mtropole situated at the foot
of the tower has welcomed
numerous stars since the 1930s,
including dancer Josphine Bakerand trumpeter Louis Armstrong.
Many shows are still held there
throughout the year.
Tour de lAle
Dating back to the 14th century,
this tower is the last vestige of
Lausannes old city walls, mostly
destroyed during the 18th century.
Standing some 20 metres high,
it is in very close proximity to
blocks of flats today. A century ago,
it served the unusual purpose of a
pig slaughterhouse.
Flon QuarterThis quarter at the heart of
Lausanne has undergone non-stop
transformation over the last few
years to become one of the towns
showcase districts, particularly for
its nightlife. A few decades ago, the
place was still full of warehouses
storing goods that arrived via a
metro system by train or boat.The carriage track that still
crosses many sections of this
quarter is a reminder of that era,
even if the rails have long since
disappeared.
Esplanade deMontbenon, Casinoand Tribunal
In the very heart of the city, the
Esplanade de Montbenon offers
exceptional views over Lake
Geneva and the mountains, all in
an idyllic natural setting. Two regal
buildings are the crowning glory
of this esplanade: the Casino deMontbenon, famous as the home
of the Swiss Film Archive, and the
impressive Renaissance-style
Palais de Justice.
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Situated on a sort of ridge, the Esplanade de
Montbenon is a peaceful spot where it is pleasant to
walk amongst extensive lawns and flowerbeds against
a backdrop of lake and mountains. Some nice detours
will take you in just a few minutes to the Flon Quarter,on the one hand, and the railway station, on the other.
The town centres many pedestrian and shop-
ping alleyways between Place Saint-Franois
and Place de la Riponne are conducive to a lei-
surely stroll. Look upwards to appreciate the
full glory of the traditional tall buildings.
Situated at the start of the Rue de lAle, thePinte Besson is the oldest bistro in Lausanne,in business since 1780. Its vaulted interior andwood furnishings make it a most welcom-ingplace. Whilst there, you can try the famoustopettes of regional wines.
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Drifting along at Ouchy
There are several ways of taking a tour of Lake Geneva specifically to enjoy
the panoramic views of Lausanne and the surrounding area: the luxuriousCGN boats, some steamers among them, the solar-powered Aquarel boats
(from June to September) or even pedalos, propelled by driver power.
Olympic Museum
Surrounded by pretty terraced
gardens, this museum is the
worlds leading centre ofinformation on the Olympic
Movement. State-of-the-art
audiovisual, IT and robotics
technology make it a unique, lively
and interactive place. The visitor
will experience at first hand the
emotions of the athletes and the
best moments of the Games.
(Cf. walk A)
Elyse Museum
Situated in a charming 18th-
century mansion house, this
photography museum presentsseveral exhibitions on a variety
of themes every year. In addition,
it possesses a collection of
100,000 original prints, some of
which date back to the 19th century.
The mansion house, still
surrounded by elegant pleasure
gardens, welcomed some famous
guests at the beginning of the
19th century, including the novelist
Mme. de Stal.
Denantou Park
From Ouchy the quays open out into a vast public park with extensive
grassed areas and age-old trees. The grounds are graced by a 16-metre-
high Thai pavilion, a present from Thailand to the City of Lausanne, wherethe king lived and studied. The Vuachre River flows serenely by on the
outskirts of the park. Near its mouth stands Haldimand Tower, erected in
1823 by the owner of the site at the height of the Romantic period.
(Cf. walk B)
Ouchy
This former fishing village has
several places of interest, including
the vast Place de la Navigationwith its summer events, the
Chteau dOuchy crowned with
a 12th-century tower, the
prestigious, part neo-Baroque
Beau-Rivage Palace, or pleasant,
tree-lined quays offering stunning
glimpses of Lake Geneva, Evian,
the Savoy Alps and the renowned
Lavaux vineyard.
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Montriond Ridge
Formed by an ancient glacial
moraine, this hill offers a unique
panoramic vista over Lake Geneva,
the mountains and the city.
The Cantonal Botanical Museum
and gardens, which include
6,000 plants from all over the
globe, are situated on the southernhillside. The Place de Milan, a
green space with a large grassy
area, an ornamental lake and
some ingenious childrens
amusements, extends out from
the base of the hill.
Boulevard de Grancy
Lined by magnificent bourgeois
houses, this boulevard is the only
one in Lausanne, even though it is
no widerthan any other street. It
owes its name to a project dating
from the end of the 19th century to
create a vast thoroughfare along the
lines of the Parisian boulevards.This ambitious initiative was quickly
abandoned but, if you look at how far
the oldest remaining houses (situ-
ated opposite the m2 metro stop)
are set back from the road, you can
gain an idea of its original breadth.
LausanneRailway Station
Owing to the quite distinct
topography of the city, Lausannes
first station was constructed
outside its walls in 1856, amidst
the vines (which back then spread
out from Place Saint-Franois to
Ouchy)! The present building, at theheart of the city today, was built
almost a century ago, inspired by
Leipzig station (Germany).
Beautiful buildings:Synagogue and old hotels
The Synagogue was constructed in 1910 thanks to a
Jewish patron from Bordeaux (France), who wished to
express his gratitude to the Swiss for welcoming the
Bourbaki Army in 1870. Not far away, in Avenue des
Alpes and Avenue dEvian, are three lovely buildings,
former hotels converted back to residential accommo-
dation, which enjoy stunning lake views and bear witness
to the elegant architecture of the late 19th century.
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It is possible to set off from the Olympic Museum (by
a passage that starts above the escalators) and
arrive, in less than 10 minutes, at the ElyseMuseum, devoted to photography, and its superb
gardens.
Set off from the mouth of the Vuachre and enjoy the
natural untamed beauty of this river for a few kilometres
by following a path marked out by fox footprints (On thetracks of the foxleaflet available at Lausanne Tourisme).
Walks
The port of Ouchy, opposite theOuchy m2 metro stop, has a boatunique among its kind. This is LaVaudoise, the last flat-bottomedbarque with Latin sails construc-ted (in 1932) for the transport ofgoods such as stone, gravel, sand,wood
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Vidy Miniature Train
This train for small (and big)
children chugs along the shores
of the lake between lawns and
pine forests. It was brought intoservice in 1964 at the time of the
National Exhibition being held in
Lausanne. Major embankment
works were carried out on the
shores of the lake at
the time. In fact, the
route now taken by
the miniature train
used to be part ofthe lake.
Bellerive
Swimming PoolBuilt in the 1930s, this swimming
pool on the shores of Lake Geneva,
between Ouchy and Vidy, has lawns
as far as the eye can see. The design
of the facility accurately reflects the
eras awareness of the issue of
hygiene. Keen swimmers can
choose from an Olympic pool, diving
boards, a non-swimmers pool,
a paddling pool
and lakeside
beaches.
Vidy green zoneand beaches
At the entrance to the
city, the vast
recreational zone of
Vidy spans the shores
of Lake Geneva,
providing sheer
enjoyment for lovers of
nature and fresh air.
Long sandy beaches
are lined by wide areas
of grass, dotted with beautiful
trees. There is also a yachting
resort, a string of waterside
bars and restaurants, a famous
theatre, numerous sports
facilities (beach volleyball court,
mini-golf, skate park) and even
a bird reserve graced with a
romantic pond. (Cf. walks A and B)
Lausanne-VidyRoman Museum
and ruinsThis museum retraces the
history of Roman settlement in
Lausanne, from the end of the
1stcentury BC to the 4th century AD.
At the time, Lausanne was
Lousonna, a city of between1,500 and 2,000 people on the
shores of Lake Geneva. It was in
a strategic location in terms
of road and maritime transport.
Not far from the museum you
can explore the quite considerable
ruins of the forum, which lay
at the heart of this ancient city.
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Le chteau de Vidy
Chteau de Vidy, the headquartersof the International Olympic
Committee today, is a stately home
built in the 18thcentury. At the time,
Lausanne had some thirty
campagneslike this one in Vidy.These campagneswere vastcountry estates belonging to
prominent people who would build
a mansion house with an adjoiningfarm, all surrounded by orchards,
meadows, fields and leisure parks.
Several of these campagnesarestill well preserved today and have
become pleasant public amenities
(Hermitage, Mon-Repos, Denantou,
Valency).
Bois-de-VauxCemetery
This cemetery was designed in the
1920s by one of the regions famousarchitects, Alphonse Laverrire,
who is also responsible for Bel-Air
Tower and the present-day railway
station. With its Italian gardens, this
site, which now numbers 25,000
tombs and crypts, was also planned
as a place for walks. Coco Chanel,
internationally famous fashion and
perfume designer, is laid to resthere, as is Baron Pierre de
Coubertin, the moderniser of
the Olympic Games.
Vallede la Jeunesse
Nestling in a small valley, this
expanse of greenery provides lovely
glimpses over Lake Geneva. It was
created to mark the National
Exhibition held in Lausanne in
1964. It is also a favourite spot for
rose lovers, with countless
varieties decorating the gently
sloping lawns in a stunning
pageant of colours.
Hautes Ecoles
The Hautes Ecoles (higher
education institutions) bask in an
idyllic setting beside Lake Geneva.
The Dorigny university campus
houses UNIL and EPFL (one of twoSwiss Federal Institutes of
Technology) side by side. It hosts
25,000 students, in other words
10% of Lausannes total population.
Chteau de Dorigny and its
outbuildings remain at the heart
of the campus, together with a
lovely country park, which features
a majestic avenue of plane treesleading to the lake.
No. 25, stop Bois-de-Vaux
stop Malley
No. 2, stop Maladire-Lac
Nos. 33, 701, 705, stop EPFLor Piccard
stop UNIL-Dorigny or EPFL
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Good walkers can leave the green zone of Vidy and
reach the town of Morges along the shores of the
lake. Around 10 kilometres in length, this route on
the flat will take you past the village of Saint-
Sulpice, the natural beauty of the mouth of the
Venoge and the sandy beaches of Prverenges to
the town of Morges. You can return to Lausanne byboat or train.
It is possible to take the Sports Trail through
the green zone of Vidy. This route is a 4-kilo-
metre loop on the flat and is marked out on the
ground in the colours of the Olympic rings.
Along this trail, 22 markers explain the history
of the Olympic Games and of sport in
Lausanne. There are several departure points,the mini-golf or the IOC headquarters among
them.
Situated just below the railway lines, there isa unique feature at the top of Languedoc hill: avineyard in the middle of town! The smalladjacent public park provides poetic, panoramicviews over Lake Geneva and the mountains.This vineyard is there as a reminder that the Cityof Lausanne in the 19th century was one of theregions most important wine-growing com-munes, with the lower section covered invineyards from the Place Saint-Franois to theedge of the lake.
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Sauvabelin Lake
Created in 1888, this little lake
nestles amidst lovely greenery in
the middle of the forest. The people
of Lausanne have gone skatingthere in the winter for many
decades. These days, during the
high season, you can take a
pleasant boat ride then have
something to eat and drink by the
waters edge; not to mention the
animal park with endangered
native species: booted goat, woolly
pig, rhetic cow
Sauvabelin Tower
Erected in 2003, this wooden tower
soars above the surrounding tree-
tops to provide breathtaking 360-
panoramic views over the city,Lake Geneva, the mountain ranges
of the Alps and the Jura, and the
neighbouring countryside.
Standing 35 metres high, it is con-
structed from wood sourced from
the citys forests alone. Its spiral
staircase is designed along the
same lines as those in Chteau de
Chambord (France), conceived byLeonardo da Vinci.
Sauvabelin Forest
Lausanne is fortunate enough to
have a real green lung of over
50 hectares at the heart of the city.
This vast leafy forest, including asmall lake and a wooden tower, is
mostly made up of beech and oak
trees. Some of the trees are more
than a 100 years old and are home
to several species of birds such as
the owl, as well as a large colony
of bats. (Cf. walks A and B)
No. 16, stop Lac de Sauvabelin
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Vivarium
There is a rather unusual museum
on the edge of Sauvabelin Forest,
entirely given over to reptiles.
Snakes, lizards, bird spiders,
crocodiles, tortoises can be
viewed in conditions akin to their
natural habitat. The central themeis the astonishing diversity of these
creatures.
Hermitage Estate and Museum
This property was occupied by the Bugnion banking family from the middle
of the 19th century until 1976. This charming campagneis the best preservedone in the city, and you will find a mansion house, a farm, an English garden
and an orchard. The former mansion house now accommodates an art
museum of international renown run by the Hermitage Foundation; with
views spanning the old town, the lake and the mountains, the setting is
absolutely idyllic.
Vaudois University
Hospital Centre (CHUV)The CHUV comprises several
buildings of which the main one,
overlooking a good part of the
town, was built in 1982. At the
leading edge of research in many
fields, this cantonal hospital
employs more than 8,000 profes-
sionals and regularly hosts major
medical conventions.
No. 16, stop Vivarium
No. 16, stop Hermitage
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It is a good half-hours very pleasant walk
downhill to the town centre or the Cit district
from Sauvabelin Lake, passing through the
bucolic Hermitage Estate. To do this, simply fol-
low the Around the tower signs as far as mar-
ker No. 4, then go through the meadows downto the Hermitage and its museum before finally
reaching the heart of the city through English
gardens dotted with majestic trees.
From Sauvabelin Lake it is possible to follow
the arrows of a looping marked trail, entitled
Around the tower. This 5-kilometre forest
itinerary will allow you to explore Sauvabelin
Forest and the beautiful Flon River falls.
Close to Chteau Saint-Maire, in the Place de
la Barre, there is a fountain whose water has
the unusual distinction of being cold all year
round. This water partly originates from a
source in the Prealps, over 50 kilometres
away from Lausanne! As the town developed
a little over a century ago, prealpine sources
such as these were tapped and brought to
Lausanne to ensure supplies of drinking
water.
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Nos. 1, 21, stop Blcherette
1 La Blcherette Airport
With a runway several hundred metres in length, this airport situated on theheights of Lausanne is ideal for business trips.
2 Beaulieu Congress and Exhibition Centre
With an area of over 60,000 square metres, this complex close to the city
centre offers numerous conference rooms. A variety of exhibitions arealso held there throughout the year, among them the traditional national
Comptoir Suisse fair in September.
3 Collection of Art Brut
This internationally acclaimed museum exhibits artists who are never
recognised as such. Created some thirty years ago under the impetus of
Jean Dubuffet, who donated his personal collection to
the City of Lausanne, this museum has made itshome in part of the Chteau de Beaulieu, a beautiful
18th-century mansion.
Nos. 2, 3, 21, stop Beaulieu, or No. 2, 21 stop Jomini
Nos. 2,21, stop Jomini, or No. 3, stop Beaulieu
Other places of interest
(outside zones)
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stop Croisettes, then No. 45, stop Ecole htelire
stop Croisettes, then Nos. 45, 62, 64, stop Chalet--Gobet
4 Chalet--Gobet recreation zone in Jorat Forestin Jorat Forest
Having a section of the vast Jorat Forest situated within its boundariesmeans that Lausanne is fortunate enough to have an important area of
green belt on its doorstep. Chalet--Gobet, accessible by bus, is the
departure point for several walks and cycle routes. Leaflets can be obtained
on the spot at Mauvernay sports centre, where bicycles are also availableto hire.
5 Ecole htelire de Lausanne
Open for more than a century and, as such, the oldest of its kind in the
world, the Lausanne Hotel School provides advanced training for jobs in
the hospitality industry. Catering for nearly 1,500 students of more than
80 different nationalities, the school is situated in the heights of the city,adjoining the sweeping expanse of the Jorat Forest.
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www.lutry.chwww.pully.chwww.st-sulpice.chwww.bussigny.chwww.chavannes.chwww.crissier.ch
www.ecublens.ch
Leave the city for the countryside, the vineyards or the
shores of the lake and make Lausanne the point of
departure for some very colourful excursions!
This region, one of the most attractive in the country, is packed with
unexpected surprises, whilst offering exceptional views and opportunities
to arouse curiosity and stimulate the imagination.
The diversity contained by this region within such a limited area is truly a
revelation.
We suggest that you now go off and discover the communes
surrounding our city!
Surrounding communitiesDeparting from Lausanne...
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LutryNo. 9, stop Voisinand, or Nos. 68, 69, stop Lutry Port
Situated to the east of Lausanne, this medieval market town on
the shores of Lake Geneva is a maze of charming little streets and
inner courtyards in the shadow of pretty buildings: chateau,
churches, towers The village centre is also home to art galleries,
shops and specialist stores. It is a short walk to the quays, where it is
nice to take a stroll past the welcoming terraces. Outside the village,vineyards cover a large part of the commune; these terraces, which
feature pretty hamlets such as Le Chtelard and Savuit, are the startof the Lavaux vineyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
WalkDeparting from the railway station, a 4-kilometre looped trail in the
communal vineyards passes the unusual Bertholod Tower and thecharming hamlets of Le Chtelard and Savuit. Much of this trail, which
provides panoramic views over the lake, is marked by sky-blue arrows
(in connection with the wine trail Discovering the Lavaux terraces).
stop Lutry
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PullyNos. 9, 47, 48, stop Pully-ClergreNos. 4, 25, 47, 48, stop Pully-GareNos. 8, 47, stop Port de Pully
Situated to the east of Lausanne, the tiers of this town extend
attractively from the banks of Lake Geneva to the forests markingthe start of the Plateau. The heart of this old market town is a
network of delightful little cobbled streets. It is the site of Le Prieur
Church and its wide esplanade overlooking the vineyards of Le Closdu Pvret; also Pully Museum which adjoins the family home of the
famous author C. F. Ramuz; finally the Roman Villa, open to visitors,
and displaying all the classic features of the Empires great villas.
Beside the lake, the port and hamlet are nice spots for a visit,particularly the vast expanse of greenery and miniature train rides to
delight the children.
WalkFrom Rochettaz sports centre it is possible to follow the water
(upstream) for a few kilometres in the Paudze Valley then, level with
the shooting range, in the Chandelard Valley as far as Monts-de-Pully. A walk to the gateway to the town in a setting of untamed
natural beauty.
stop Pully
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Saint-SulpiceNo. 701, stop Saint-Sulpice or BusNo. 25, stop Bourdonnette, then No. 30, stop Saint-Sulpice
stop Bourdonnette or EPFL then
Situated to the west of Lausanne, this residential district
elegantly spans the shores of Lake Geneva. One after the other,several areas of greenery provide stunning glimpses not only of this
vast surface of water framed by mountains, but also of the Lausanne
metropolitan area and the famous Lavaux vineyard. Close to the
shores, a Romanesque church set in extensive grounds reveals itscharms. Built by monks almost 1,000 years ago, it is part of Clunisian
tradition and has a chancel decorated with frescoes. At the far end ofthe commune, near to some sports grounds, the sandy beaches of LeLaviau will delight keen swimmers.
WalkFrom the Romanesque church (below the Saint-Sulpice stop on busroute No. 30), it is possible to walk for several kilometres along the
shores of the lake towards Morges on pretty paths leading to the
mouth of the Venoge past the wild beaches of Le Laviau.
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Bussigny-prs-LausanneNo. 17, stop Buyre or Cocagne
Situated to the west of Lausanne, not far from an important zone
of commercial and craft enterprises, this commune marks the
border between town and country. Made up of tastefully restored
former rural residences, the heart of the village has retained a
peaceful aspect. A church with an esplanade lined with chestnut,
maple and plane trees sits perched on a mound. There are pleasantviews over the surrounding area, particularly looking downwards
towards the line of trees through which the famous Venoge river lazily
meanders. This commune owns nearly 100 hectares of forest, proofof its proximity to the countryside.
WalkThe serene Venoge River flows below the railway station. It is possible
to walk in a loop for a good half-hour by following the river, then a
canal. For a longer walk, simply follow this watercourse in a downhilldirection.
stop Bussigny
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Chavannes-prs-RenensNo. 30, stop Chavannes-Plainestop Mouline
Situated to the west of Lausanne, this commune is skirted by two
rivers, the Mbre and the Sorge, which enclose the sports
grounds where football and rugby matches are played at
weekends. Most of the properties here are of manageable
proportions, with some of bigger dimensions, and this commune was
until 1974 the site of the Villars-Perrier chocolate factories, whichproduced the famous ttes au choco. Since then these premises havebeen occupied by numerous craft workers and artists, making it one
of the biggest concentrations of activities of this kind assembled onone site, between Paris and Rome!
WalkFrom the m1 Mouline metro stop, it is possible to reach the
numerous sports grounds with the Sorge River flowing close by. Thisgentle half-hour stroll by the waters edge takes you along apicturesque route to the m1 Cerisaie metro stop.
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Crissier
Situated to the west of Lausanne, not far from an important zone
of commercial and craft enterprises, this village of manageable
dimensions is a little haven of peace arranged around the Place
Fredy Girardet, inaugurated in 1998, a short while after the
retirement of the famous restaurateur. Philippe Rochat is now
running this prestigious gourmet restaurant in the square with great
gusto. Mainly comprising renovated farms and small premises, the
heights above the village have an extensive area of greenery, theplace de fteMontass, particularly appreciated by picnickers.
WalkFrom the Br stop on bus route No. 18 (near the village centre), an
attractive 4-kilometre looped trail along the Waterfall walk,
marked by brown signs, leads to the discovery of a wild valley createdby the Mbre River.
Nos. 18, 32, 56 stop Crissier-Centre
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Ecublens
Situated to the west of Lausanne, this little town extends around
a vast plain enclosed by several long ridges, the moraines of the
former Rhone Glacier. The old main village of Le Motty hasimpressive renovated farms and, being built on one of these
moraines, commands panoramic views of the surroundings. At the
foot of this ridge, the charming rural hamlet of Renges is a reminder
of the importance, both past and present, of market gardening in the
region. Not far from here flows the serene Venoge, a river symbolicof the Vaudois and glorified by the poet-singer Jean Villard-Gilles.
WalkBelow the rural hamlet of Renges (served by bus route No. 30),
follow the romantic meanders of the Venoge River amidst beautiful
woods. You can actually reach the mouth of the river in one hour.
stop Cerisaie
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Suggestedwalks
Technology on the move
Guided visits of the town are a long-established tradition
in Lausanne, where numerous initiatives have beentaken to discover the city on foot or by means of a system
of gentle walks. Today, thanks to the latest technological
developments in the field of communications, countless
possibilities are open to people wishing to tour an
attractive and magical city blessed with a somewhatundulating topography...
City tours of Lausanne with Key Tours
team of expert multilingual guides is available all year
round to provide commentaries during city tours (on footor by bus).
www.keytours.ch
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On tour with older people
The Mouvement des Ans (MDA), in collaboration with
the City of Lausanne and Lausanne Tourisme, providesvisitors with several experienced and erudite guides
who share their love of their city (themed visits for
individuals and groups).www.lausanne.ch - www.lausanne-tourisme.ch
Podcast Cityscope Lausanne
The Cityscope Lausanne audio-visual guide offers thepublic the opportunity to explore the heart of the city
by retracing the course of its history with the help of
podcast technology. What a symbol! Ten stations forman unexpected route that can be downloaded free of
charge. The commentaries and explanations are
courtesy of Bruno Corthsy, an architectural
historian. Devices are provided free of charge topeople with no multimedia player.
www.downtown-lausanne.ch
Walks by Pierre Corajoud
Ethnologist and geographer, writer and guide, Pierre
Corajoud, in collaboration with Lausanne Tourisme,leads around twenty guided walks, including Along
the m2 metro, in different districts of the city and on
several themes, whether in the vineyards of Lavaux or
kitchen gardens, both for individuals and specific
groups.http://balade.wordpress.ch
Audio-guided walks
Visit Lausanne at liberty la carte thanks to detailed
commentaries and anecdotes by Pierre Corajoudcontained on a portable CD player, which can be
switched to some thirty points of interest.
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/balade
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Spring
Mednat Expo et Agrobiorama Expo, natural medicine,
well-being and health show. Beaulieu Lausanne.www.mednatexpo.ch
Polymanga, major Swiss event covering manga, videogames and Japanese culture. Beaulieu Lausanne.www.polymanga.com
Cully Jazz Festival. Cully. www.cullyjazz.ch Lausanne 20k, fun run in the city. www.20km.ch Lausanne Carnival. City centre.
www.carnavalausanne.ch Luna Park, spring fun fair. Place Bellerive, Ouchy.
Bjart Ballet Lausanne Dance Spectacular. Thtre
de Beaulieu. www.bejart.ch EPHJ EPMT, professional Watchmaking and
Jewellery Environment Show and professional
Microtechnology Environment. Beaulieu Lausanne.www.ephj.ch www.epmt.ch
Fte de la Musique in various rooms, streets and
squares of the city.www.lausanne.ch/fetedelamusique
Annual events
in Lausanne
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Summer
Lausanne Estivale 2010, more than 400
free events right across the city.www.lausanne.ch/lausanneestivale
Festival de la Cit Lausanne, drama, music, jazz,dance, etc. in the city. www.festivalcite.ch
Lausanne Triathlon & World Cup, Lausanne-Ouchy.www.trilausanne.ch
CEV Satellite Beach Volley Lausanne, tournament.
Lausanne-Vidy. www.beachvolleylausanne.ch Athletissima 2010, international athletics meeting
in Lausanne. Stade Olympique de la Pontaise.
www.athletissima.ch
BDFIL - 6th Lausanne InternationalCartoon Festival. Quartier de la Riponne.
www.bdfil.ch Comptoir Suisse, national fair. Beaulieu
Lausanne. www.comptoir.ch Beau-Rivage Palace Grand Prix, regatta for
multihulls off Ouchy. www.challengejuliusbaer.com Museum Night, events and happenings
in various museums and cultural locations
in Lausanne and the surrounding area.www.lanuitdesmusees.ch
Autumn
Babyplanet, the Swiss show for new parents and
parents-to-be. Beaulieu Lausanne. www.babyplanet.ch Cirque Knie circus. Place Bellerive, Ouchy.
www.knie.ch Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival. Various
locations.www.luff.ch Animalia, international pet exhibition. Beaulieu
Lausanne. www.beaulieu.org Lausanne Marathon, footpaths along the banks
of Lake Geneva. www.lausanne- marathon.com Jazzonze+ Festival Lausanne. Casino de Montbenon.
www.jazzonzeplus.ch
Metropop Festival. Salle Mtropole.www.metropop.ch
Antiques Show. Beaulieu Lausanne. www.e-antiquites.ch
Winter
Christmas Market. Place Saint-Franois.
www.noel-lausanne.ch Swissexpo agriculture and international dairy show.
Beaulieu Lausanne. www.swiss-expo.com Prix de Lausanne international competition for
young dancers. Thtre de Beaulieu.www.prixdelausanne.org
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The majestic beauty of the scenery is not the onlypleasure on offer in this mild-mannered country,French in its expression, where Latin influencescan be clearly felt. You will probably find more
museums here than anywhere else on earth. Mostof these museums are of an astonishing, vibrantand dynamic diversity, mirroring a whole range oflocal traditions, cultural life, past history andinterests and subjects of every kind.
Swiss Film Archive
A place of commemoration and conservation, the FilmArchive has around 65,000 copies of cinematographic
works. Recognised as a foundation of public value, theFilm Archive is the only place of its kind on Swiss soil.It plays a significant role on the Swiss cinema scene,
most notably by taking part in the Locarno Festival.
In Lausanne it offers an eclectic programme to help
visitors discover international and Swiss cinema. Somescreenings are attended by directors.
Collection of Art Brut
Lausanne has been the capital of Art Brut since 1976.The only one of its kind in the world long before
offshoot institutions appeared in Europe and the USA,
the Collection of Art Brut remains the parentcompany and THE point of reference for marginal art.
Its core collection in fact comes from the inventor of
Art Brut himself, the French artist Jean Dubuffet, whowas the first to recognise the presence of art in the
spontaneous and culturally marginal creations that he
discovered in asylums and prisons, or produced byspiritualists, outsiders and other misfits
Collection donated by Jean Dubuffet, works by other
outsiders from all over the world.
Claude Verdan Foundation Hand MuseumThe ability of the human hand to grip and manipulate
is wondrous. It is the means by which man shapes theideas produced in his brain. Culture is based on the
hand, a fundamental characteristic of the human race
that has ensured the success of our species.
Hermitage Foundation
Temporary exhibitions of paintings and sculpture from
1850 to 1920 (Impressionism and French art) in a 19th-century residence set in a magnificent park. The
impressionists, Bonnard, Boudin and Magritte are at
home in the Hermitage.
Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History
Fifteen thousand years of history in the Pays de Vaud!This is whats on offer at the Cantonal Museum of
Archaeology and History, created in 1852 and based in
the Palais de Rumine since 1906 Archaeologicalheritage of the Pays de Vaud, from prehistoric times tothe Middle Ages.
Discover the
main museumsof Lausanneand Pully
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Cantonal Museum of Fine Art
The Lausanne Cantonal Museum of Fine Art is thesecond oldest in Switzerland exclusively devoted to
art, after Geneva and before Berne and Zurich. Worksby Ducros, Bocion, Gleyre, Vallotton, Soutter, etc.
Cantonal Museum of Geology
Housed in a jewel of Florentine architecture, the Palais
de Rumine, the Cantonal Museum of Geology concealsmany other exciting treasures, including a 16,000-
year-old mammoth skeleton, one of the most intact
ever found in Europe; or an enormous tooth discovered
in 1897, which proved to be that of a hippopotamus thatforaged on the tropical shores of Morges some 1.8 million
years ago.
Cantonal Museum of Zoology
In the main gallery, the permanent exhibition has an
orderly display of the main vertebrate groups, whilstthe comparative anatomy room has impressive
explanations of skeletons and specimens in jars.
Finally, the entomological collections (insects) are
surely the highlight of the museum. Visitors will
particularly love the fascinating world of ants.
Regional and international fauna.
mudac Museum of Design
and Contemporary Arts
The name of Lausannes trendiest museum is an
acronym containing the initials of design andcontemporary arts. It describes itself as a museum of
transversal design. It spans the divide between the
arts, which are no longer seen as major and minor,
but as fluid and open to one another.
Elyse Museum
One of the first and still rare museums in Europeentirely given over to photography, the Elyse Museum
has rapidly gained an international status and
reputation since opening in October 1985. With acollection of some 120,000 original prints, it is based in
an elegant 18th-century manor house set in an English
garden overlooking the lake.
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Lausanne Historical Museum
The Lausanne History Museum is appropriately
housed opposite the Cathedral in a historic building,
the Bishops Palace, the oldest parts of which date
back to the 11th century.
Opened in 1918, it relates the history of Lausanne,from its prehistoric beginnings to the economic,
social and urban revolutions of the 19th century. Themost spectacular piece is without doubt the
monumental model, on a scale of 1:200, portraying
Lausanne in the 17th century.
Cantonal Money Museum
Money, medals, tokens, seals, notes, weights,
balances and cashbooks: the Cantonal MoneyMuseum is one of the countrys biggest numismatic
museums. Its collections are comprised of more
than 80,000 monetary items and increase by afurther 1,200 coins every year. It is also the legal
depositary for any money found on Vaudois territory
(to date, more than 150 treasures and 10,000 randomcoins).
Olympic Museum
This is indisputably the best known of Lausannes
museums over five continents. And the most visited:
between 160,000 and 210,000 admissions annually,
many children, many school parties. Juan Antonio
Samaranch, president of the IOC from 1980 to 2001,wanted the museum to help promote and spread the
ideals of the Olympic Movement. The museum usesimages and symbols to show that Olympism is not
merely a matter of a sports competition: it is a
philosophy of life whose roots are deeply embedded in
our history. Sport, art and culture are the traditionalpillars of Olympism, states the official literature. The
museum thus unites these three expressions of
humanity under one roof.
Lausanne-Vidy Roman Museum
A permanent exhibition tells the story of daily life onthe shores of Lacus Lemannustwenty centuries ago.It was an era of change during which the people had
to get used to a new language (Latin), writing, newtechnologies (stonework, tiles, glass, blown glass),
new foods (olive oil, fish from the sea, dates),
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all in the common market of the Roman Empire with itsown currency and efficient network of communication.
The museum is rounded off by a bucolic archaeological
walk among the remains of the forum.
Pully Museum
Pully Museum adjoins La Muette, the family home of
the writer C. F. Ramuz, in the heart of the town. Fully
restored in 1991 in accordance with modern museumguidelines, its vocation is based around its architecture.
A harmonious blend of past and present.
Pully Roman Villa
A terraced construction, this villa, the full extent ofwhich is not yet known, displays all the features typical
of large villas in the Roman era: private baths, reception
rooms, porticos, leisure pool, mosaics and murals, all
testifying to the affluence of the owner. The mainconstruction and extension of the villa took place during
the 1st century AD. Mosaics of the Lake Geneva arc.
Non-exhaustive list
You will find all the exhibitionsin the biannual EXPOS INFOS
Ask for a copy in info cit offices,
Place de la Palud 2 and Place Chauderon 7a,
or in Lausanne Tourisme offices.
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Allons-y
Ville de LausanneLanguage: FrenchPrice: freeAvailable ininfo cit offices,Place de la Palud 2and Place Chauderon 7a,or in LausanneTourisme offices(Ouchy and railwaystation)
LAUSANNE CartovilleGuides GallimardCollection: CartovillePublished: 2007
Language: FrenchPrice: CHF 17.10Available in LausanneTourisme offices (Ouchyand railway station) or inbookshops
LAUSANNE et le LmanGuides GallimardCollection: Encyclopdiesdu VoyagePublished: 2004 and 2005Language: FrenchPrice: CHF 38.50Available in bookshops
LAUSANNE,
A City on Three HillsLa bibliothque des ArtsText: Pierre CorajoudPhotographs: JacquesStraesslPublished: 2005Languages: French,EnglishPrice: CHF 69.Available in bookshops
CGN CompagnieGnrale de Navigationsur le lac LmanLa bibliothque des ArtsText: Maurice Decoppet
Photographs: JacquesStraesslPublished: 2007Languages: French,EnglishPrice: CHF 29.Available in LausanneTourisme offices (Ouchyand railway station) or inbookshops
Le Petit FutLausanne 2008-2009Published: 2008Language: FrenchPrice: CHF 16.Available in LausanneTourisme offices (Ouchyand railway station) or in
bookshops
Flneries lausannoises
Text: Pierre CorajoudLanguage: FrenchPrice: CHF 18.Available in LausanneTourisme offices (Ouchyand railway station)
Dcouvre ta ville entamusantText: Pierre CorajoudIllustrations: VirginieKoechliPublished: 2003Language: FrenchPrice: CHF 18.Available in Lausanne
Tourisme offices (Ouchyand railway station)
Merveilleusecampagne vaudoiseText: Pierre CorajoudLanguage: FrenchPrice: CHF 15.Available in LausanneTourisme offices (Ouchyand railway station)
Lausanne en mandresText : Pierre CorajoudPublished : 2003Language : FrenchPrice : CHF 15.-Available in LausanneTourisme offices (Ouchy
and railway station)
Terre des contrastes
Text : Pierre CorajoudPublished : 2005Language : FrenchPrice : CHF 15.-Available in LausanneTourisme offices (Ouchyand railway station)
Architecture vloLausanne ArchitecturesText : Mlanie Althaus,Quentin Gugelmann,Tamara Henry etChantal ReyPhotographs:Anne-Laure Lechat
Published : 2008Language : FrenchPrice : CHF 28.-Available in LausanneTourisme offices (Ouchyand railway station)
Suggested reading on Lausanne
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Publishing details
Lausanne DiscoveriesEdition 2010
Publisher:
Lausanne Tourisme & Convention Bureau
av. de Rhodanie 2 P.O. Box 49
CH-1000 Lausanne 6
Tel. 021 613 73 73 Fax 021 616 86 47
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch
editions@lausanne-tourisme.ch
Editor: Pierre Corajoud
Design: Rossich
Assistant editor: Nicole Seira
Printed by: Imprimeries Runies Lausanne s.a.
Photographic credits Lausanne Tourisme;
Muris Camo/ SFS Design, Hugues Siegenthaler,
Urs Achermann, Rgis Colombo/ www.diapo.ch,
Bernard-H. Bissat, Jacques Straessl, Alain Herzog,
Nicole Chuard, Muse Romain, EHL, Christoph Schuerpf
Printed in Switzerland.
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