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Lausanne EN/ 2017 GETAWAYS Set out on enjoyable, unusual walks!
Peak to Peak at 3,000 m. www.glacier3000.ch
1 Welcome! Facing the Alps, on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lausanne is the fourth town in Switzerland. Growing and changing, it maintains its human dimension, respectful of its natural setting. Olympic Capital, city of culture, a major training and research hub, abounding in rich historical heritage, Lausanne is an urban centre that radiates far and wide. Our walks, original and varied, showcase these characteristics. Surrounded by green landscapes, welcoming towards the countryside and vineyards that flank it, open towards neighbouring France and only half an hour by boat from Evian, Lausanne is well worth a visit. Completely relaxed, with plenty to please your eye, allow yourself to be guided in Lausanne’s streets and parks. Its contrasting relief will appeal as much to the athletic as to the contemplative: in Lausanne, each to his rhythm. Every one of our suggested walks – Olympic, on the lakeshores, in the mediaeval city or in the vineyards – is tailored to your interest and desires. Steeve Pasche, Director
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GARDEN
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CONTENTS
Lausanne FINDING YOUR
transport card WAY AROUND
Benefit from many advantages 5 Travel with public transport 8-9
MAIN EVENTS Lausanne ON THE MOVE
Thanks to our virtual tours 17
IN 2017
A spectacular choice of all kinds STAY CONNECTED
of events 7 Share your experience 29
GETAWAYS
OLD TOWN OUTINGS ON THE WATER
WALK Experience a multitude of nautical
Delve into the historic centre 10-11 and aquatic pleasures 30-31
FAMILY WALK LAKESIDE WALK
In Lausanne, there’s always Wonderful relaxation on the shores
something to do 12-13 of Lake Geneva 32-33
TREASURE HUNT WALKS IN LAVAUX
“SOUS-GARE” UNESCO World Heritage vineyards 35-37
Have fun discovering the town 14-15
FOLLOW THE GUIDE
PANORAMAS WALK What better way to explore than with
The most stunning views of Lausanne 18-19 guides enthusiastic about their city? 39
CELEBRITIES WALK ORIGINAL OUTINGS
In the footsteps of illustrious guests 20-21 Set off on an adventure in unusual places 41
DANCE WALK PANORAMIC
When the whole town leads the dance 22-23 TRAINS RIDES
OLYMPIC WALK Go for a ride in a breathtaking setting 43
The not-to-be-missed spots in
the Olympic Capital 24-25 MUST-DOS IN
THE AREA
ARCHITECTURE WALK Discoveries for intense emotions 45-47
Discover Lausanne’s architectural
heritage and future look 26-27
Time for a getaway
in a green oasis
POOLS I WELLNESS I BEAUTY I FITNESS I RESTAURANTS I HOTEL
Grand Hôtel et Centre thermal Yverdon-les-Bains – Avenue des Bains 22 – 1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
+41 (0)24 424 64 64 – info@bainsyverdon.ch – bainsyverdon.ch
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LAUSANNE TRANSPORT CARD
A card that offers you free transport and discounts!
Don’t forget to ask the establishment
providing your lodging for your personal
Lausanne Transport Card (LTC)! You
can use public transport (bus, train,
metro) for free during your whole stay
(maximum 15 days) in Lausanne and
its surroundings. But that’s not all!
Thanks to our partners, you benefit from
exceptional discounts and advantages
from many museums, shops and other
leisure activity providers.
More information on
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en/infos/
The LTC, an
transport/lausanne-transport-card.html
unmissable card!
Zone of the public transport network
valid for holders of the Lausanne Transport Card
Map of valid zones
Montpreveyres
Richardaz Cheseaux
Mex s/Lausanne Les
Vufflens-
la-Ville Villars- 16 Chalet- Cullayes
à-Gobet
Ste-Croix Romanel
15 s/Lausanne
Le Lussex 18 Mollie-
Margot
12 Jouxtens-
Mézery
Epalinges
Renens Savigny
Union-Prilly Croisettes
Denges- 11 Sallaz
12
Echandens
Prilly-
19
EPFL Pully Nord La Conversion
Malley
Ouchy- Bossière
Olympique Pully
Train
Lutry Grandvaux
Bus
Métro m1 Villette
Métro m2
Lausanne Lausanne-Flon Cully Epesses
Lac Léman
MASTERPIECES
OF THE BÜHRLE
COLLECTION MANET
CÉZANNE
MONET
VAN GOGH...
FROM 7 APRIL
TO 29 OCTOBER 2017
TUESDAY TO SUNDAY FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM
THURSDAY FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM
Claude Monet, Champ de coquelicots près de Vétheuil (détail) vers 1879, huile sur toile, 73 x 92 cm
Fondation Collection E. G. Bührle, Zürich, photo SIK-ISEA, Zurich (J.-P. Kuhn)
Annonce expo Bührle Lausanne Escapades 2017.indd 3 06.03.17 08:35
SUISSE
LAUSANNE MARATHON
10 KM typographicarts.ch
½ MARATHON
MARATHON
10 KM WALKING - NW
DIMANCHE 22 OCTOBRE 2017
COURSES ENFANTS
SAMEDI 21.10.2017
LA TOUR-DE-PEILZ
LAUSANNE
Lausanne Marathon
Av. de Rhodanie 54
CH-1007 Lausanne
Tél. +41 21 806 30 16 E-mail: info@lausanne-marathon.com www.lausanne-marathon.com
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Main events IN 2017
A spectacular choice of all kinds of events
17.03.2017 – 31.10.2017 Lausanne à Table www.lausanneatable.ch
23.03.2017 – 02.04.2017 Programme Commun www.programme-commun.ch
30.03.2017 – 02.04.2017 Mednat Expo and Agrobiorama Expo www.mednatexpo.ch
31.03.2017 – 08.04.2017 35th Cully Jazz Festival. Cully www.cullyjazz.ch
22.04.2017 – 23.04.2017 20 km de Lausanne www.20km.ch
05.05.2017 – 07.05.2017 33rd Carnaval de Lausanne. Town centre www.carnavalausanne.ch
12.05.2017 – 11.06.2017 Luna Park, fairground
14.06.2017 – 21.06.2017 Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL) shows www.bejart.ch
Mid-June –mid-Sept. 2017 Lausanne Estivale, 41st edition www.lausanne.ch/estivale
04.07.2017 – 09.07.2017 46th Festival de la Cité Lausanne www.festivalcite.ch
06.07.2017 Athletissima www.athletissima.ch
19.08.2017 – 20.08.2017 24th Lausanne Triathlon www.trilausanne.ch
25.08.2017 – 26.08.2017 3x3 Lausanne Masters www.3x3worldtour.com
01.09.2017 – 03.09.2017 Equissima Lausanne, 21st edition www.equissima.ch
14.09.2017 – 17.09.2017 International Longines Horse-Show of Lausanne www.ilhs.ch
14.09.2017 – 18.09.2017 BD-FIL, 13th Lausanne Comic Strip Festival www.bdfil.ch
15.09.2017 – 24.09.2017 Comptoir Suisse, 98th national fair www.comptoir.ch
23.09.2017 Lausanne and Pully Museum Night www.lanuitdesmusees.ch
28.09.2017 – 11.10.2017 Knie Circus www.knie.ch
08.10.2017 – 12.10.2017 37th Olympic Week www.olympic.org
18.10.2017 – 22.10.2017 16th Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival www.luff.ch
21.10.2017 – 22.10.2017 Lausanne Marathon, 25th edition www.lausanne-marathon.com
01.11.2017 – 05.11.2017 30th JazzOnze+ Festival Lausanne www.jazzonzeplus.ch
09.11.2017 – 11.11.2017 Metropop Festival www.metropop.ch
23.11.2017 – 24.12.2017 Bô Noël de Lausanne - Christmas markets www.bo-noel.ch
23.11.2017 – 31.12.2017 6th Lausanne Lumières Festival www.festivallausannelumieres.ch
09.12.2017 12th Christmas Midnight Run www.midnightrun.ch
December 2017 Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL) shows www.bejart.ch
See all events on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/agenda
Non-exhaustive list; dates are subject to change.
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TRAVEL WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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Plan de réseau schématique9
Froideville, Laiterie
60 Moudon, Gare
Froideville, Croisée
Thierrens
62
Froideville, Village 435 Gare routière Moudon, Verger
Bottens, Rustériaz Moudon, Sorbiers
Bottens, Croisée Bressonnaz, Village
Bottens, Chalet-Coucou Syens,
Bretigny-sur-Morrens, Croisée Clos du Château Syens,
956 Champ-du-Chêne
Cugy VD, Moulin Montheron Vucherens, Closy
Cugy VD, Village
Vucherens, Village
Cugy VD, Poste La Râpe VD
Vulliens, Halte TL
Cugy VD, Cavenette
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Libellules Vennes
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© transports publics de la région lausannoise / communication tl / mars 201710
Old Town
Walk
Delve into the historic centre
The Cité hill, crowned by the Cathedral at a height of 542 metres, gives Lausanne its unique
character. From the Old Academy, first French-speaking faculty of Reformed theology, to the
Château Saint-Maire, the town’s open-air architecture bears witness to its mediaeval past. Go-to
restaurants, small cafés, a scattering of boutiques and three antique bookshops enliven the
neighbourhood. Step down the picturesque Escaliers du Marché to reach the Place de la Palud.
In front of the Town Hall, you’ll join the milling crowds on market days – a century-old tradition.
Access (public transport): Bus N° 16, “Barre” stop; m2 metro, “Bessières” station
Starting point: Place du Château Saint-Maire (under repair)
Arrival point: Tour de l’Ale, close to Place Chauderon. Buses N° 4, 6, 9, 16, 17, “Chauderon” stop
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
On the way: Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 8am to 2pm, produce from the surrounding
countryside is on sale at the street markets.
Our advice: Save your high heels for the evening. Meanwhile, wear comfortable shoes to
wander the Cité’s pedestrian streets.
Secrets of
Gothic
architecture!
Barre
CHÂTEAU
SAINT-MAIRE
3 1
TOUR DE L’ALE
10 2
ANCIENNE ACADÉMIE
Chauderon
ÉGLISE
CATHÉDRALE
9 SAINT-LAURENT 3
ESCALIERS
DU MARCHÉ
HÔTEL
DE VILLE 6 4 ANCIEN EVÊCHÉ
mudac
5
8
7 PLACE DE
LA PALUD
Bessières11
7
Walls that
speak of
the past!
3 2 6
1 → Château Saint-Maire 6 → Escaliers du Marché
Both a residence and a donjon, topped with Italian-style This entirely wooden and covered stairway is a
bricks, the Castle now houses the Cantonal authorities’ compulsory passage. A direct link between the
headquarters. Its massive sandstone walls are soft to upper and lower part of the Cité, its steepness will
the touch. (Closed to the public and under repair) reward you by whetting your appetite or helping
your digestion.
2 → Ancienne Académie (Old Academy)
This former faculty of theology created by the 7 → Place de la Palud
Bernese as from 1537 became the first French- This is the age-old mercantile heart of Lausanne.
speaking Reformed academy in Europe. Today, Standing on the steps of the Fountain of Justice, in
it still serves as a place of learning for students front of the famous clock that displays animated
aged 16 to 19. scenes every hour, take in the beautiful perspective
on the adornments of the 18th-century residences’
3 → Cathédrale (Cathedral) façades.
A majestic edifice turned towards the lake and
mountains. Constructed between 1170 and 1275, the 8 → Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)
Cathedral is considered the most beautiful Gothic Although imposing, this 18th-century building is
building in Switzerland. As of old, a night watch calls welcoming. Its roof recalls the opulent homes of
out the hours between 10pm and 2am from the top wealthy landowners from the Swiss countryside.
of the belfry. Closed to the public; however, its ancient covered
market is an exhibition space.
4 → Ancien Evêché (Bishop’s Palace)
This complex of buildings that make up the former 9 → Église Saint-Laurent (Church of Saint-Laurent)
Bishop’s Palace was the seat of the bishops’ power This baroque church also serves as a seating place
in the Middle Ages. Undergoing renovation and for passers-by enjoying a rest or picnicking on its
closed until September 2017, this place of memory steps. Its elegance gives character to the popular
is an appropriate home for the Historical Museum. square that bears its name.
5 → mudac 10 → Tour de l’Ale
This dwelling, named after bailiff Gaudard, is a place About fifty towers and gates defended Lausanne.
of contrast since its thick walls house the “mudac” Only one still stands: the Tour de l’Ale, saved by a
museum, a forum for exchanges and encounters people’s movement unconvinced that all should be
between designers, stylists, architects and artists. sacrificed to car traffic.
Decorative and fine arts are displayed there.12
Family
Walk
In Lausanne, there’s always something to do
For families, Lausanne offers a multitude of activities for all ages and the town is dotted with playgrounds
and parks. The more athletic tackle the town’s sloping topography: on foot, mountainbike, roller-skates or
cross-country skis, Lausanne is a dream come true for active visitors. And when the rain comes – or just a
longing for culture – museum doors are open. Nourishment for the mind and body.
Access (public transport): Bus N° 16, “Lac de Sauvabelin” stop
Starting point: Auberge du lac de Sauvabelin
Arrival point: Vallée de la Jeunesse, buses N° 1, 2, 6, 25, “Maladière” stop,
m1 metro, “Malley-Provence” station
On the way: Fed up walking? Is it too far? Had enough pushing? Public transport
to the rescue. t-l.ch/en
Our advice: More information on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/family
Aquatis, 1
Lac de Sauvabelin
aquarium- SAUVABELIN
vivarium.
Opening
summer 2017!
www.aquatis.ch CAMPAGNE DE
L’HERMITAGE
2
Malley-Provence
PALAIS DE
RUMINE
3
10
VALLÉE DE LA JEUNESSE
4
Maladière PARC MON-REPOS
PLACE DE MILAN 5
SIÈGE DU CIO
VIDY
9
BELLERIVE
8
OUCHY
6
7 PARC DENANTOU13
1
6
Sports or
culture, leisure
or strolling!
2 9
1 → Sauvabelin 6 → Parc Denantou
Children and adults alike delight in this spot, with Extending the Olympic Museum’s gardens, this
its lake, geese, restaurant and terrace. In the magnificent park slopes down gently towards
surrounding forest, the wooden Sauvabelin Tower the Ouchy quays. In addition to featuring the Thai
offers a unique panorama over Lausanne from its pavilion (a royal gift), it is a superb testimony to the
35-metre height – or 302 steps! Lausanne countryside of long ago.
2 → Campagne de l’Hermitage 7 → Ouchy
Ten minutes on foot from the town, the leafy, In Lausanne, all roads lead to Ouchy, its landing pier
romantic park contains many varied species of trees, and terraces that call to mind the Riviera. A holiday
the most famous of which is the weeping beech atmosphere seems to pervade, both by the lakeside
with its interwoven, sinuous branches that conjure and in the playgrounds.
up a fairy tale house.
8 → Bellerive
3 → Palais de Rumine Since 1937, Lausanne citizens take refuge at the
The museum is worth a visit in its own right. Bellerive-Plage swimming pool on hot summer
Located in the town centre, this Florentine days. Diving, idling and swimming extend the
Renaissance building houses the cantonal museums summer against a backdrop of lake and mountains.
of archaeology, fine arts, geology and zoology. A unique experience.
4 → Parc Mon-Repos 9 → Vidy
A green haven of tranquillity in the heart of the Sports reign in Vidy, with its two stadiums:
town, this park harbours a 19th-century landscaped Pierre-de-Coubertin and Juan-Antonio-Samaranch.
garden and a popular aviary. The ideal place for a You can play football, hockey, beach-volley, skate
timeless moment while the children run around. bowl and basketball, as well as enjoy street sports, a
“Vita” fitness trail and the educational Sports Track.
5 → Place de Milan
A patch of countryside in the midst of the town, the 10 → Vallée de la Jeunesse
Place de Milan has something for everyone. A lawn This is where children glide on roller-skates or
for a lazy siesta, a playground, a huge sand pit and, skateboards on mogul waves, while parents
nearby, the Botanical Garden. roam in the fragrant rose-garden, home to
some 8,000 species. All can meet up in the
Espace des Inventions.14
Treasure Hunt
“Sous-Gare”
Have fun discovering the town
In the district under the train station, the scenery changes: a boulevard, widening streets,
lovely hundred-year-old buildings, large hotels and leafy parks. Set off to discover this part of
the town by taking part in a treasure hunt that will lead you to the Ouchy lakeside. Eight clues
guide you on your way. Resolving these enigmas is a key to getting to know Lausanne better.
With your family or friends, have fun discovering the town. To increase your chances of finding
the treasure and to get the mystery sentence, start by downloading the leaflet on
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/treasurehunt
Access (public transport): Buses N° 1, 3, 21, “Gare de Lausanne” stop, m2 metro, “Gare” station
Starting point: Lausanne train station main hall, where the Lausanne Tourisme Information Office
is located. That is where you will receive the description of the treasure hunt if you
haven’t downloaded it on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/treasurehunt
Arrival point: Ouchy, nearby bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop, m2 metro,
“Ouchy-Olympique” station
Duration: Approximately 1 hour, accessible to pushchairs
On the way: Answer all the riddles by wandering in the beautiful area under Lausanne train
station on your way down to Ouchy.
Our advice: Discover other treasure hunts on Caroline et Pierre Corajoud’s website, the authors
of this “Sous-gare” treasure hunt! www.baladefamille.ch (in French only)
Lausanne,
Gare de Lausanne
Gare
a treasure GARE DE
to find!
LAUSANNE
1
2
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LIGNE DU
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JORDILS
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EN VILLE
5
6 LE MUSÉE
3 OLYMPIQUE
7
LES ANNEAUX
OLYMPIQUES
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wandering
in the town!
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1 → Post 1. Gare de Lausanne (Lausanne train station) 5 → Post 5. Forêt en ville (forest in town)
When it was built in 1850, Lausanne train station Lausanne is a green town. A few metres from the
was surrounded by vineyards. Today, it is part of the Beau-Rivage Palace, the enigma focuses on four
town and 120,000 people use it every day. A piece of conifers of the same family. Allow the Mediterrean
advice: look carefully at the monumental clock. atmosphere to envelop you and the answer will
come readily.
2 → Post 2. “Belle-Époque” residences
This small square, with its green benches 6 → Post 6. The Olympic Museum
surrounded by pine trees, is a privileged post to The Olympic Museum first opened in 1993. Pierre
observe the neighbourhood. On the other side of the de Coubertin, father of the modern Olympic Games,
street, can you spot the group of houses dating from came up with the idea as early as 1915. Two statues
the beginning of the last century? Look carefully of colourful football players are catching your eye.
at the roofs.
7 → Post 7. Les anneaux olympiques
3 → Post 3. Ligne du métro (metro line) (the Olympic rings)
From the Délices station, you can see the train At a turn in the path in the Olympic Park, you’ll see
station. Watch the landscape behind. Just so you three cyclists immortalised by a sculptor. Take a
know, this automatic metro line was inaugurated in closer look at their mounts and count the wheels
2008 and was the first in Switzerland. carefully.
4 → Post 4. Jordils: the ghost of the “Ficelle” 8 → Post 8. Murets gravés sur le quai
From one station to another, here you are at Jordils. (wall engravings on the lakeside)
The now underground metro line isn’t new. An open A long time ago, the lake water came up to the other
trench was dug in 1877 for the old metro known side of the road. Read the inscriptions engraved on
as “La Ficelle” (“The String”). Have you noted the the wall that delimits the quay, dating back to 1901.
presence of an unusual building in the area? How many are there?
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Thanks to our virtual tours
Would you like to find out what a district or a shop is like before actually going there?
Thanks to several virtual tours, you have the possibility to discover Lausanne in full
360° and step into some shops.
For an immersive view of the various town districts,
simply scan the QR code corresponding to the location ULTRA-CONNECTED
for direct access to a virtual discovery (you need an
internet connection). You can then move around the
LAUSANNE
streets by following the arrows on the screen. The town is constantly developing hotspots
providing free internet access.
By clicking on the highlighted shop signs, you’ll see an
illustrated description of various shops. Currently, 10 WiFi hubs are available on
the town’s main squares:
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/virtual-tour Flon, Palud, Riponne, Gare, Saint-François,
Montbenon, Navigation, Port, Service des
automobiles (Vehicles Service),
Blécherette Airport.
Close to 50 new hotspots will be made
available soon. In addition, many hotels,
restaurants and cafés have freely
available WiFi.18
Panoramas
Walk
The most stunning views of Lausanne
Lausanne will unveil itself to you all along this walk. Local guide Pierre Corajoud traced this
panoramas walk that takes you to unexpected viewpoints from which you’ll discover the town.
With its 500 m difference in height, Lausanne geography offers many beautiful panoramas on the
town and beyond, over Lake Geneva, the Lavaux vineyards, the Alps and Jura mountains.
Access (public transport): Bus N° 16, “Lac de Sauvabelin” stop
Starting point: Auberge du lac de Sauvabelin
Arrival point: Place de Milan, bus N° 1, “Dapples” stop, m2 metro, “Gare” station. (7 min.)
Slope: 500 m
Distance: 6 km
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
On the way: Suggested stop at the Hermitage Estate and Museum
Our advice: An all-the-way downhill walk that requires good walking shoes.
Pushchairs not advised.
Lac de Sauvabelin
1
TOUR DE
SAUVABELIN
SIGNAL DE SAUVABELIN
1
2
10 spectacular
viewpoints.
From the north
CAMPAGNE DE
L’HERMITAGE
3
to the south of
the town! CHÂTEAU
SAINT-MAIRE
2 4
ESPLANADE DE
LA CATHÉDRALE
5
AUTOUR DU COLLÈGE PASSERELLE
DU BELVÉDÈRE 6 DU FLON
8
COLLINE DU LANGUEDOC
9 7
ESPLANADE
DE MONTBENON
Lausanne-Gare
Dapples
JARDIN BOTANIQUE
ET CRÊT DE MONTRIOND
1019
3 7
A delightful
6-km walk
achievable
in 2 hours!
6 8
10
1 → Tour de Sauvabelin (Sauvabelin Tower) 6 → La passerelle du Flon (Flon footbridge)
From the top of the Sauvabelin Tower, built of solid Of all Lausanne bridges, the Flon footbridge is
wood, enjoy the 360-degree panorama looking over the most urban, spanning across a trendy district.
the treetops, across the lake and mountains. Crossing the bridge, you’ll see the Cathedral appear
in the distance.
2 → Signal de Sauvabelin
An Alpine atmosphere a stone’s throw from the 7 → Esplanade de Montbenon
town. In the Middle Ages, citizens made good use of The lawn of this “balcony” gives such an extended
the place’s broad view and sent smoke signals from view that you can observe the earth’s curve.
here to warn of an enemy attack. A statue of Swiss mythical hero William Tell
overlooks the lawn.
3 → Campagne de L’Hermitage (Hermitage Estate)
Walking through the Hermitage park and visiting 8 → Autour du Collège du Belvédère
its majestic painting museum, the perspective, the (area surrounding the Belvédère College)
Cathedral and the lake unfurl beneath your eyes. On a gentle slope leading down to the lakeside, the
place provides a bench to contemplate the French
4 → Château Saint-Maire (Saint-Maire Castle)
Alps.
Ever the seat of regional power, the castle now
houses the cantonal government. In front, you can 9 → Colline du Languedoc (Languedoc hill)
see the statue of local hero Major Davel. Red bricks An unexpected vineyard and orchard in the heart of
give the mediaeval building an Italian air. (Closed to the town offer a hint of countryside. Suddenly, the
the public and under repair) lake is within reach.
5 → Esplanade de la Cathédrale 10 → Jardin botanique et crêt de Montriond
In the heart of the century-old Cité, the Cathedral (botanical garden and crêt de Montriond)
stands tall, an archangel adorning its doors. From A last blossoming and fragrant promontory, where
the esplanade, you can contemplate Lausanne’s close to 6,000 alpine plants grow. From here, you
rooftops. Do climb the stairs leading to the top of can almost slide down to the Ouchy lakeside.
the belfry. Ascent and view alike are breathtaking.
Find the entire stroll on
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/excursions20
Celebrities
walk
In the footsteps of illustrious guests
Lausanne has at all times attracted numerous personalities from the world over. With its
internationally renowned range of hotels, rich diversity of cultural attractions and reputation for
calm in the heart of Europe, the Canton of Vaud’s capital is both a place to be visited and a haven
of peace. Great names from the world of literature and the arts, music, performance or sport have
adopted this welcoming town, ideally located in Europe, which they have sometimes chosen as their
home. The presence or sojourn of celebrities in Lausanne has earned them repeated tributes from
the municipal authorities who have named streets, squares and metro stations after them.
Access (public transport): Bus N° 16, “Signal” stop
Starting point: From the Signal de Sauvabelin
Arrival point: Vidy Port, bus N° 2, “Théâtre de Vidy” stop (10 min. away)
Slope: 500 metres
Distance: 7 km
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
On the way: A walk from the heights above the town to the lakeside that needs sturdy shoes
Our advice: Post your most beautiful photos on instagram with the #mylausanne
Top 10 places Signal
treasured by 1
personalities! CHÂTEAU
DU SIGNAL
4
HÔTEL 2
1 DE VILLE
VILLA MON-REPOS
3
LE TABAC
BESSON
Théâtre de Vidy
PORT ROYAL SAVOY
DE VIDY
10
5
6
BEAU-
HÔTEL RIVAGE
ANGLETERRE PALACE
9 8 MUSÉE
OLYMPIQUE PAVILLON THAÏ
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A celebrity
around every
corner!
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1 → Le Château du Signal 6 → Montchoisi ice rink
In 1982, David Bowie acquired the Château du Signal, During the 1950s, the Chaplin family made the most
a beautiful residence surrounded by a 4,000-m2 of the distractions offered by Lausanne. Oona Chaplin
landscaped park, built in 1900 and located at the learned to skate on the ice of Montchoisi before
edge of the Sauvabelin wood. During his years in sipping a well-brewed tea at the Beau-Rivage Palace.
Lausanne, he married Iman in 1992 and many citizens
met him at the market on Saturday mornings. 7 → Thai Pavilion
A stone throw from the lake, in the green setting of
2 → Villa Mon-Repos, Parc Mon-Repos the Parc Denantou, stands a royal Thai pavilion, built in
In 1922, baron de Coubertin left Paris to settle in 2007 by Thai craftsmen and inaugurated by the daughter
Lausanne. The town council then lent him a flat on of his late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej who
the third floor of the Villa Mon-Repos. He moved completed all his studies in Lausanne.
there with his wife, his daughter and his son.
8 → Beau-Rivage Palace
3 → Tabac Besson, rue de Bourg In the peaceful atmosphere of the Beau-Rivage
Writer Georges Simenon bought 200 pipes and Palace, a few words written in the establishment’s
purchased his special Dunhill blend there. Every guest book attest to how Lausanne attracts the most
week, the father of Inspector Maigret entrusted diverse personalities: Ayrton Senna, Coco Chanel and
to the shop 12 pipes to be cleaned that he then Phil Collins’s words echo yet older visits: Victor Hugo
smoked while writing. or Gary Cooper.
4 → Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall) 9 → Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence
On September 15 1766, a young pianist aged 10 In 1816, the very romantic Lord Byron, then aged 28,
and a half gave a resounding concert in the Town stayed on the shores of Lake Geneva. His writings
Hall’s council chambers. That prodigy, at the time inaugurated the golden age of tourism in the
on a great European tour, was no other than area. In Ouchy, he lived on the water edge, at the
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (Closed to the public.) Angleterre Hotel.
5 → Royal Savoy 10 → Vidy port
This hotel has always enjoyed the graces of In 1964, visitors of the Swiss national exhibition
aristocrats from all over the world. The King of dived in the waters of Lake Geneva aboard the
Thailand spent his youthful years there. The Spanish Mesoscaphe, the world’s first tourist submarine.
royal family was faithful to it for a long time, electing It was invented by oceanographer Jacques Piccard,
it as one of its privileged retreats. father of balloon pilot Bertrand.22
Dance
walk
When the whole town leads the dance
Join the movement: step by step, discover the iconic dance locations in Lausanne, a town that
maintains strong links with the world of choreography. And for good reason! You will find here: the
Béjart Ballet Lausanne, a giant of international dance; Rudra-Béjart, a high-level vocational school;
the Prix de Lausanne, a prestigious annual competition that brings together promising young talents;
Sévelin 36 and the Arsenic, two leading venues for contemporary dance. Lausanne also has in its
midst internationally renowned companies and choreographers such as Philippe Saire, Katarzyna
Gdaniec, Marco Cantalupo, Nicole Seiler and Cisco Aznar. To crown it all, Lausanne is home to the
Swiss Dance Collection.
Access (public transport): m2 metro, “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” station
Starting point: From the Place de la Riponne
Arrival point: IMD park, Av. de Rhodanie. Bus N° 2, “Pêcheurs” stop
Distance: 3 km
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
On the way: Stop at the Casino de Montbenon, owned by the Town of Lausanne
Our advice: All year round, many dance performances.
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/agenda
In Lausanne, SALLE
MÉTROPOLE
STATION m2
TABLEAUX
1 Riponne-Maurice Béjart
dance takes
THÉÂTRE
ARSENIC 6 PETER WELZ 2
7
place on all
levels!
FLON
5
4 ALLÉE
ANSERMET
3
OPÉRA DE
LAUSANNE
GARE DE
LAUSANNE
10
PARC
DE L’IMD
1
Pêcheurs
8
LE MUSÉE
OLYMPIQUE
STATUE LIFAR
BEAU-RIVAGE
9 PALACE23
2 3
Lausanne is
having fun?
Well, it’s time
to dance now!
8 9
1 → m2 “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” station 6 → Arsenic and Sévelin 36
Inaugurated on October 27 2008, this metro station In the extension of the Flon, in a former industrial
honours Maurice Béjart who lived at the Riponne. wasteland, the Théâtre Sévelin 36 and the Arsenic
A photographic portrait signed by Marcel Imsand constitute the hot spot of choreography in all its
of the choreographer in love with Abyssinian cats contemporary forms. A glance at their programming
welcomes travellers when they ride the escalator. would allow you to end your walk with a show.
Well-known companies and associations also keep
2 → Pictures by Peter Welz at the Riponne dancing alive and growing there.
In the m2 station dedicated to Maurice Béjart, the
Berlin artist created a series of giant photographs as 7 → Salle Métropole (Métropole Hall)
a tribute to dance. Produced on translucent plexiglas During the 1930s, music hall had found a home in
with Béjart Ballet Lausanne dancers, they embellish the Métropole Hall, at the base of Switzerland’s first
the two bays of the station. Of course, it’s on stage skyscraper. Threatened by ruin, it was brought back
that the BBL is most dazzling. to life in 1992 when the Béjart Ballet Lausanne chose
that venue for its first performances outside the
3 → Opéra de Lausanne Beaulieu Theatre.
Yesterday, like today, the Opéra de Lausanne,
dating back to 1871 and recently refurbished, has 8 → Beau-Rivage Palace
always favoured dance to complete its rich lyrical The Beau-Rivage Palace is one of the sponsors of the
seasons. The most famous international ballets Prix de Lausanne. Great names in dance have walked
regularly perform there. its marble floors. The most famous are showcased
in a photo gallery inspired by the signatures in the
4 → Allée Ansermet at Montbenon establishment’s guest book.
On the Montbenon Hill, the Allée Ernest-Ansermet
bears the name of the famous Vaud musicologist 9 → Lifar statue
and conductor who was hired by Diaghilev to A great Ukrainian dancer and choreographer, Serge
become the conductor of his famous Ballets russes Lifar died in Lausanne in 1986. On the Quai Delamuraz
company from 1915 to 1923. in Ouchy, a metal sculpture immortalises Icarus’s flight,
in memory of the eponymous ballet that established
5 → Flon Lifar as the first leading dancer of the Paris Opera,
In the trendy district of the Flon, you can dance during the 1930s.
until the early hours. With its four dance floors, the
MAD – elected best Swiss club in 2014 – has been 10 → IMD park
the temple of electronic music for the past 20 years. Along the Avenue de Rhodanie, south of the IMD
business school, a plaque pays tribute to Serge
Diaghilev. This is where, well surrounded at the Villa
Bellerive – particularly by Stravinski – he found the
strength to breathe new life into the Ballets russes
in 1915. (Cannot be visited. IMD reception.)24
Olympic
Walk
The not-to-be-missed spots in the Olympic Capital
Not for nothing is Lausanne Olympic Capital. On Lake Geneva’s shores, baron Pierre de Coubertin
found a neutral and idyllic setting to defend the restoration of the Olympic ideal. Close to
300,000 visitors come every year to the Olympic Museum, a marble building that blends into the
landscape. Beyond that, the whole town resonates with the legacy of the Games. By the lakeside,
in the parks, seeing Switzerland’s first athletic tracks, the walker will keenly feel the preservation
of the Olympic spirit.
Access (public transport): Bus N° 13, “Mon-Repos” stop, m2 metro, “Bessières” or “Ours” station
Starting point: Villa Mon-Repos
Arrival point: Ouchy, Bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop, metro m2
“Ouchy-Olympique” station
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
On the way: Do allow enough time to visit the Olympic Museum, with its permanent
exhibitions and leisure areas.
Our advice: JOG 2020… Save the date! www.lausanne2020.com
In Pierre
de Coubertin’s
footsteps!
1 2
HÔTEL DE VILLE
2 Ours
3 Bessières
CIMETIÈRE DU
BOIS-DE-VAUX CASINO DE
MONTBENON
4
CHÂTEAU DE VIDY Mon-Repos
1
5 VILLA
MON-REPOS
PLACE DE MILAN
SIÈGE
DU CIO
ZONE DE
VIDY
6
Ouchy-Olympique
LE MUSÉE OLYMPIQUE
Ouchy-Olympique
10
9
ESPACE
PIERRE DE 7
COUBERTIN 8 CHÂTEAU
COUNTDOWN D’OUCHY25
3 4
The living
presence of
Olympism
in Lausanne!
Parc Denantou 9 10
1 → Villa Mon-Repos 6 → Zone de Vidy, Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin
Baron Pierre de Coubertin chose it as his residence Stade Juan-Antonio-Samaranch
from 1929 to 1937. Naturally, the villa housed (Vidy area, Pierre de Coubertin Stadium
the first IOC Secretariat, then the first Olympic Juan-Antonio-Samaranch Stadium)
Museum’s management. (Closed to the public) In Vidy, Swiss athletics benefited from the country’s
first cinder track. This is also where the Olympic
2 → Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall) Institute of Lausanne brought its students for
On April 10 1915, Lausanne officially welcomed outdoors physical education training.
Olympism at the Town Hall. The then mayor, Paul
Maillefer, received Pierre de Coubertin here and 7 → Espace Pierre de Coubertin
gave the IOC and its archives a home. The Place de la Navigation, inaugurated in Ouchy
(Closed to the public) in 1995, could not forget Pierre de Coubertin. A
recreational and relaxation area is dedicated to this
3 → Casino de Montbenon renovator of the Olympic Games.
In 1917, sport was developing with references to
the ancient Greek cult of the body. In the casino’s 8 → CountDown
gardens and rooms, Lausanne’s Olympic Institute In competitive sport, the starting signal is given at
trained students in ancient gymnastics. zero. The clock that counts down the time remaining
until the next Olympic Games, in its setting of
4 → Cimetière du Bois-de-Vaux Jura limestone, is a reminder that Lausanne is
(Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery) headquarters to the IOC since 1915 and Olympic
Honorary citizen of the town of Lausanne, Pierre de Capital since 1994.
Coubertin was laid to rest in this cemetery’s leafy
alleys, close to the stadium that bears his name. 9 → Château d’Ouchy
It is within these ancient walls and overlooking
5 → Château de Vidy the lake that the first conference of the Universal
The IOC’s headquarters are housed in this beautiful Pedagogical Union, created by Pierre de Coubertin
18th-century castle that will be integrated, in 2020, in in 1925, was held in 1926. The Olympic spirit blows
a new architectural complex named Olympic Unity on the lake.
House. (Closed to the public)
10 → The Olympic Museum
The recently renovated museum is a journey through
the Olympic movement’s history, from antiquity to the
present day. It also pays tribute to great champions
and houses the world Olympic documentation centre.26
Architecture
Walk
Discover Lausanne’s architectural heritage and future look
In Lausanne, the built heritage offers an architectural panorama from the Middle Ages to the
noughties. From the end of the 19th century to this day, building has been in phase with moderni-
ty’s key stages. Thus, ten monuments bear witness in a spectacular manner to the town’s cultural
ambitions and the image it has of itself. Each of these objects characterises the urban landscape
or will characterise it in the decades to come. Although some are at the project stage, their archi-
tectural impact is nonetheless significant.
Access (public transport): Buses N° 4, 6, 9, 16, 17, “Bel-Air” stop
Starting point: Place Bel-Air
Arrival point: SwissTech, EPFL, bus N° 31, “EPFL-UNIL” stop, m1 metro, “EPFL” station
On the way: Fed up walking? Too far? Public transport at the rescue. t-l.ch/en
Our advice: A trawl on the web, in the architecture section of a bookshop or library is no
luxury to embark on this walk armed with full knowledge.
The history of
Lausanne
through
building styles!
1 2
7 GÉOPOLIS
SWISSTECH
CONVENTION
CENTER
EPFL
EPFL
10
EPFL
8 ROLEX
9 LEARNING
CENTER EPFL
ARTLAB
EPFL MAISON DU SPORT
INTERNATIONAL
6
SIÈGE
DU CIO27
5 9
1 → Bel-Air Métropole 4 → Pôle muséal (Museum Hub)
With its emblematic skyscraper, this urban Under construction, the Museum Hub will house in
complex was built between 1929 and 1932 by 2018 the Museum of Fine Art (mcba), joined in 2020 by
architect Alphonse Laverrière. An expression of the Museum of Photography (Musée de l’Elysée) and
American-style modernism, it represented the the Museum of Contemporary Applied Arts (mudac).
new era of offices in town.
5 → Hôtel Royal Savoy
2 → Quartier du Flon Inaugurated in 1909 and newly renovated, this
Leading names in Swiss architecture designed luxury hotel that seems to come straight out
the flagship buildings in the Flon District. Worth of a fairy tale is worth the trip, particularly to
discovering: La Miroiterie, Les Pépinières, Les Cubes, contemplate its monumental mosaic frescoes
L’Arbre et ses raciness and, as from the summer 2017, and imposing Belle Époque façade.
the refurbished garages for artists and craftsmen.
6 → Maison du Sport International
3 → F’ar Forum d’Architecture Lausanne An essential part of Olympism, the Maison du
With an unbiased and perceptive approach, Sport International is an icon of modern architecture
Lausanne observes itself here. A focal point for in Lausanne. Designed by Bernese architects,
professionals who build the city and for the public, this building adds a sculptural dimension to the
this space gives a voice to the multiple players who Vidy landscape.
create the town and its environment.
7 → Geopolis UNIL
Erected in place of a former factory, Geopolis
serves as a landmark for Lausanne University’s
campus, as well as a link with EPFL; yet it is also
a remarkable symbol of the southern entrance
to the town of Lausanne.
TOUR BEL-AIR
MÉTROPOLE 8 → Rolex Learning Center EPFL
1 With its invisible pillars and gentle undulations, this
Bel-Air building, signed by Japanese architectural bureau
QUARTIER
DU FLON 2 SANAA, functions both as a laboratory for learning
and a library with 500,000 volumes.
9 → ArtLab EPFL
4 PÔLE MUSÉAL
3 Long and narrow, this recently opened building is
F’AR
the work of Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.
FORUM
D’ARCHITECTURE
Accessible to the public, it encourages visitors to
LAUSANNE immerse themselves completely in the concerts of the
Montreux Jazz Festival before relaxing at the Montreux
Jazz Café at EPFL. At the other end of the building is
an exhibition devoted to big data.
5
10 → SwissTech Convention Center EPFL
HÔTEL ROYAL SAVOY
Amongst the most modern and best equipped
convention centres in the world, this building
shows both technological and architectural
audacity, confirming EPFL’s decisive role in
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Outings on
the water
Experience a multitude of nautical and aquatic pleasures
Lausanne is also a port town. On the pleasant Ouchy quay, built in 1901, step aboard one of the
Belle Époque fleet vessels belonging to the Compagnie générale de navigation (CGN). Viewed from
the water, the town extends from the banks of the Venoge river to the first vineyards of Lavaux.
Along the Swiss or French coasts, Lausanne is never far away and it’s a pleasure to return there
on the way back from one of the leisure or gourmet cruises offered by the CGN. Other aquatic
trips are possible: on an Aquarel solar-powered boat or on La Vaudoise, a lateen sail boat. For
the more athletic, Vidy is a hot spot for fans of rowing, water skiing, sailing, pedal boats, wakeboard
and stand-up paddle.
Access (public transport): bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop - m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station
→ Aboard a “Belle Époque” vessel → Aboard La Vaudoise, a lateen sail boat
Lake Geneva has a homogenous and unique-in-the-world Once upon a time, boats transported goods on Lake
Belle Époque fleet, beautifully preserved and restored. Geneva. The last to bear witness to that period, the
With their paddle wheels, high orange chimney and deep lateen sail boat La Vaudoise, classified a historic
whistle, these ships take us back in time. floating monument, is today a leisure vessel. Its
www.cgn.ch/en-gb/accueil cruises often turn into memorable festivities.
www.lavaudoise.com
→ On a solar-powered boat with the Aquarels
The Lake Geneva Aquarels carry a slight aura of
science fiction. Yet these present-day solar-powered
boats are an invitation to 100% ecological coastal
meandering. With cruises and activities, it’s a magical
Immediate boarding for
way to enjoy the lake. www.lesaquarelsduleman.ch a leisure or gourmet cruise!31
Other addresses
for nautical fun Quai d’Ouchy “Water-skiing school”
Pedalino +41 (0)79 176 17 81
Vidy in fine weather from May 15 to October 30
www.pedalino.ch Guy Delessert
+41 (0)79 733 34 34 Place du Vieux Port 4
+41 (0)21 617 09 28
Ecole de voile de Vidy
Port de Vidy Piedsdansl’o
www.ecoledevoile.ch Ouchy
+41 (0)21 617 90 00 www.piedsdanslo.ch
+41 (0)76 396 77 86
Ecole de voile d’Ouchy
Ciels Bleus
Ch. des Pêcheurs 7 Place du Port
www.ecole-de-voile-lausanne.ch www.cielsbleus.ch
+41 (0)21 635 58 87 +41 (0)76 366 39 49
More information on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/cruise-lake
SAIL ON BOARD THE WORLD’S LARGEST
BELLE EPOQUE FLEET !
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INFORMATION ON THIS HISTORICAL FLEET
AND ITS CONSERVATION : www.abvl.ch
info@abvl.ch– TEL : +41(0)21 614 62 88
SCHEDULES & RESERVATIONS : www.cgn.ch
INFOLINE : +41 (0) 900 929 929 (CHF 0.50/min.)32
Lakeside
Walk
Wonderful relaxation on the shores of Lake Geneva
Two thousand years ago, Lausanne settled on the waterfront. Today, its well-preserved
green shores are still delightfully attractive. Whether developed or wild, the lakeside puts on a
show of the town's best offerings: sports, nature, history and leisure. From St-Sulpice to Lutry,
a footpath hugs the coastline almost without interruption. On a small pebble beach or on the
busy Ouchy quays, Lake Geneva makes Lausanne a home port.
Access (public transport): m1 metro, “UNIL-Sorge” station
Starting point: Port des Pierrettes, bus N° 701 from Bourdonnette, “Champagne” stop
Arrival point: Lutry, bus N° 9, “Voisinand” stop
Distance: 10 km
Duration: Approximately 2 hours and a half
On the way: Never losing sight of the lake, take the time to stroll whatever the season,
in fair or stormy weather, in this magnificent landscape.
A beautiful
(lake)side of
Lausanne!
GÉOPOLIS
3 5
UNIL-Sorge
Champagne CAMPAGNE
2 DE DORIGNY
PORT 1
DES
PIERRETTES SIÈGE
DU CIO
3
SITE DE
LOUSONNA
OUCHY, 4
BASSIN
DE RADOUB 5
QUAIS
D’OUCHY
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6 7
Almost 5 → Quais d’Ouchy
touching the Built in 1901, Ouchy quays have long been a
beloved spot for Lausanne inhabitants. In summer
water, from as in winter, people come here for a family walk,
a romantic stroll, to enjoy an ice cream or a
St-Sulpice typical cheese fondue.
to Lutry! 6 → Fontaine olympique (Olympic fountain)
A striking monument facing Lake Geneva and the
Alps, this fountain indicates the presence of the
8 Olympic Museum, invisible from the lakeside.
Tourists enjoy having their picture taken, eyes
aglow with the beauty of the view.
1 → Port des Pierrettes 7 → Tour Haldimand (Haldimand Tower)
With its fishermen's huts and small holiday Previously, this romantic tower built in 1823 was
cottages, this port invites you to escape. All located on a island. Today, this sentinel marks the
the lake birds cohabit peacefully here. end of the Ouchy quays. The walk continues on a
footpath along the waterfront towards Pully.
2 → Campagne de Dorigny
At the far end of the magnificent alley of plane 8 → Embouchure de la Vuachère
trees, students are hard at work. The University (Mouth of the Vuachère river)
and EPFL campus stretches down to the sports The only Lausanne river that remains close to its
area by the lakeside. In the summer, it's a popular natural state, the Vuachère flows into Lake Geneva.
spot for barbecues. A small wild paradise on the edge of the town.
3 → Site de Lousonna (Site of Lousonna) 9 → Pully et son port (Pully and its marina)
Around 15 B.C., Romans stopped in the area. Pully, all aboard! At the marina, old freshwater
Deciding it was a promising location, they settled sailors rub shoulders with young racers and famous
here, creating the city of Lousonna. In the 4th yachtsmen. If you'd rather stay on firm ground, you
century, the Teutons migrated to the Cité, moving can enjoy a ride on the miniature train.
the heart of the town away from the shores.
10 → Lutry, le bourg et la plage
4 → Ouchy, bassin de radoub (Lutry, the village and beach)
(Ouchy, maintenance and gravel docks) In Lutry, the mediaeval village was the first
Lausanne to port, the Alps to starboard. Yet some stage on the route to the Alps. Its old rooftops
are hard at work here, with boats dredging the contemplate the lake serenely. From the beach –
shallows and transporting building materials, a hugely popular spot in the summer – you'll enjoy
perpetuating an ancient tradition. a beautiful view on the Alps.
6 FONTAINE OLYMPIQUE PULLY ET SON PORT
9
7
TOUR 8
HALDIMAND Voisinand
EMBOUCHURE
DE LA VUACHÈRE LUTRY,
LE BOURG ET
LA PLAGE
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