Lausanne Discover

LAU S A N N E A city to discover with public transport

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Welcome to Lausanne General Information Discover Lausanne and its region by public transport

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Zone 4 / Vidy - Hautes Ecoles Zone 5 / Sauvabelin - CHUV Other places of interest

Zone 1 / CitĂŠ - Mon-Repos 28

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Zone 3 / Ouchy - Railway station

Zone 2 / Town centre

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Surrounding communities Walks – some suggestions

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Welcome to Lausanne Olympic Capital!

This is a brochure unlike any other as it is simply not possible to compare Lausanne to any other metropolis! 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.

Set out to discover this city on a human scale where everything is within walking distance. You will ďŹ nd it especially easy to explore with the automated m2 metro line, which is the steepest in the world, enabling you to get around by rail and on foot in turn.

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 and 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 of Lausanne Tourisme

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General information Population 136,000 inhabitants Greater Lausanne area: 342,000 inhabitants Access Direct connection from Geneva International Airport by train or road in 40 minutes Direct trains TGV from Paris, EC direct from Paris and Milan and ICE from Frankfurt and Munich La Blécherette Airport in Lausanne (875 m of runway) Altitude 372 m at the lakeside 495 m in the town centre 852 m in the north of the town Official language French Time zone GMT +1 (summer time zone +1 = March to October) Climate 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 Federal Fasting Monday - third weekend of September Christmas Day - 25 December Emergency services • 117 Police (crime and theft, emergency only) • 118 Fire service • 140 Emergency road service • 144 Ambulance Useful telephone numbers • 1811 Directory enquiries • 162 Swiss weather • 163 Traffic news

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Discover Lausanne and its region by public transport The company – which employs nearly 1,100 people, more than half of whom are drivers – is also a strong link in the Vaudois economy with a turnover of 218 million francs. With 33 urban, 6 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 can travel in one or several zones from your point of departure to your destination.

The number of zones crossed will determine the price of your travel ticket. Buy a ticket, a day pass or an “abonnement” depending on the number of trips you make. There are fare reductions according to age. www.mobilis-vaud.ch

With more than one hundred years of experience, today the public transport network (tl) is a leading provider of transport for the 342,000 inhabitants of the Lausanne region.

The tl serves a densely populated urban agglomeration comprising eleven communes and a vast area covering a hinterland with a wealth of different commercial, agricultural and leisure activities.

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 city’s public transport services (bus, train, metro). This individual 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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Public transport in the Lausanne region Mex-Village En Verney Villars Ste-Croix

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Sur Roche 54 Echallens Cheseaux- Assens Gare Etagnières Les Ripes Martheray Cheseaux

Cocagne

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Vernand-Camarès

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Closalet

Buyère

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Bel-Air LEB

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Timonet

Fey

Sugnens

Mongevon Chisaz

Bussigny Croix-de-Plan

Romanel-sur-Lausanne

Crissier

Scierie

Bois-Genoud

Le Lussex Marcolet Arc-en-Ciel

Jouxtens-Mézery

Noutes

Zinguerie

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Baumettes

Cery-Fleur-de-Lys

Industrie 1er Mai Saugiaz

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Borjod

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Epenex Renens-Gare Parc sud Glycines

Place de Sport Croset

Hôtel-de-Ville

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Broye

Larges Pièces

Renens-Village

Concorde Chavannes-Plaine

Pontet

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Villars

Berges

Chêne Mouline

Perrettes

Rue du Lac Longemalle Bourdonnette

UNIL-Dorigny

Bassenges

En Enjalin EPFL

Omet Coquerellaz

UNIL-Sorge

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Renges

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Blévallaire

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Champs -Courbes 701

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Grand Vigne Florissant

Casernes

Béthanie Valency

Oisea Bergières Mont-Blanc Dranse Dru Presbytère

Flumeaux

Galicien

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Dorigny

Maladière 1 6 Maladière-Figuiers Maladière-Lac

Champagne

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Languedoc Mont d'Or Figuiers

Théâtre de Vidy

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Bellerive

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© transports publics de la région lausannoise / communication tl / décembre 2012

Lac Léman

Plan de réseau schématique

Beau-Site

Grey

Montoie Parc Scientifique

Parc Vélodro Grattapaille Stade

Boisy

Bois de Vaux Montaney

Bossons

Montétan Aubépines Beaulieu Bea Ecole J Commerce Prélazles-Roses St-Paul St-Roch Prilly-Malley Galicien Prélaz Recordon 32 Boston Malley-Nord Provence Nord Rue Couchirard Chaude 13 E.Métiers EPSIC Malley-Ouest Malley Provence Belvédère Vigie Vallée de la Jeunesse PortProvence sud Sablons Montelly Tivoli Cécil Franc Cottages

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UNIL-Mouline

Motty

Désert

Renens-Piscine

Cerisaie

Cocarde

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Bois-Gentil

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Prilly-Eglise Mont-Goulin PrillyParc 33 34 Rivier Perréaz Chasseur

Huttins Censuy

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Coudraie

Sous l'Eglise

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Blécherette

Sur-la-Croix

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Suchet-Forêt

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Cery-Gériatrie Jura

Morges St-Sulpice

Thonon-les-B

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Froideville-Laiterie Froideville-Croisée Froideville-Village

Verger Sorbiers Bressonnaz Syens, Champ-du-Chêne Closy Syens, Clos du Château Vucherens Vulliens La Râpe

Rustériaz Bottens Chalet-Coucou Bretigny/Morrens Moulin Cugy Cugy-Poste Cavenette Budron Fougères Etavez 8 Grand-Mont

Vulliette

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Lion d'Or

Piécettes

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Cigale

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Bois-Murat

Epalinges

Clochatte Montolieu

Tuileries

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Pavement

Croisettes

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Vivarium

Grand-Vennes Boissonnet Lac Sauvabelin Praz-Berthoud

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Chocolatière

Vennes Fourmi

St-Etienne

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Abeilles

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Bellevaux

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Valmont

Sallaz VieuxMoulin

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Grande-Borde

Pully-Belmont

Pont de Chailly Chailly-Village

Allières

Daillettes

Bruyère

Béthusy

Grands-Champs Rosiaz

Chailly-Vuachère

Margerol Pavillard

Floreyres

Les Liaudes Mousquines Mirabeau Eglantine Avenue du Léman BonneRoses Espérance ausanne-Gare Alpes Trabandan Perraudettaz Pully-Nord Closelet Faverges Chemin Pullyrancy Jurigoz Clergère 12 du Cap Mont-Fleuri 48 49 Montillier

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Bains

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Montchoisi Métairie

C.-F. Ramuz

Pierraz-Portay Denantou

Tour Haldimand

Joliette Osches

Pully-Gare Préau

Verney Bourdonnière

Somais Châtaignier

Malavaux

Pré Pariset Burenoz Vallon

Verdeil

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Elysée Musée Olympique BeauRivage

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Val-Vert

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Mon Repos Georgette Chandolin

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Coudrette

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Croix d'Ouchy

Chenaulaz

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Fauconnières

Benj.Constant St-François Rasude

Les Chavannes

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Rozavère

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Vulliemin Mémise Barre Vinet Place Tunnel du Valentin Nord e Neuve Riponneeron M. Béjart Pierre Bel-Air Pont Viret Bessières Bessières Rôtillon

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Craivavers

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Petit Château

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Epalinges Epalinges-centre

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Signal Motte

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Martines

Praz-Collet 45 64 Chevreuils Vers-chez-Blanc

Grange Rouge

Ballègue

Biolleyre

Côtes

Maillefer Grangette

Mauvernay Chalet-à-Gobet

Grand Chemin

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Polny

Petit-Mont

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Ecole Hôtelière

Vert-Bois

Coppoz

Chalet-Fontaine Ste-Catherine Riau-Graubon Balances Montpreveyres Corcelles-Jorat Home du Jorat Ropraz,Ussières Ecorcheboeuf Croix d'Or Mézières-Village Mézières-Station Carrouge

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Belmont Rouvène

Boverattes

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Landar Echerins Crêt-desPierres Corsy-Dessus

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Grandvaux-Pra Grana Pra-Forni Jordillon Sapelle

Croix/Lutry

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Gravesse 68 69 Savuit-Place Ciblerie Lutry Les Champs Voisinand

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Verrière Lutry Villeneuve

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Vevey Villeneuve

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Cité – Mon-Repos

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Bus no. 16, Pierre-Viret stop Metro m2, Bessières stop Pedestrian areas

Cathédrale de Lausanne 1 Perched at the top of the hill in the Cité, 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 recounting the history of the medieval world and an impressive organ boasting 7,000 pipes dating back to 2003.

(Cf. walk A)

Musée historique 2 Situated next to the Cathedral and built in successive stages between the 11th and the 15th century, the former Bishop’s Palace houses the Lausanne History Museum today. Until the 15th century, it was the residence of bishops before they chose to move to Château Saint-Maire, at the other end of the Cité.

Major Davel

Château Saint-Maire 3 Constructed at the beginning of the 15th century, this chateau was originally the Bishop’s Palace. Between 1536 and 1798, under Bernese rule, it subsequently became the residence of the bailiffs. Today it is the home of the Conseil d’Etat (State Council), which governs the Canton of Vaud. Like the Cathedral, this monument is built of molasse, a stone composed of sand aggregates. However, the upper section is made of red brick in a style reminiscent of northern Italy and also to be seen in others of the region’s chateaux.

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Standing against the façade of Château Saint-Maire is the statue of Major Davel, one of the heroes of local history. At the start of the 18th century, this Vaudois patriot attempted to liberate the region of Vaud, which at that time was held by the Bernese. Betrayed by his own people, he was executed in Vidy, on the shores of Lake Geneva.

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Bus no. 16, Pierre-Viret stop Metro m2, Bessières stop Pedestrian areas

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Ancienne Académie 5 Built in the middle of the 16th century, the Ancienne Académie housed Europe’s 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 André-Bonnard Place (situated in the middle of the Rue Cité-Devant, level with a pretty fountain), then turn left.

Bus no. 13, Mon-Repos stop

Escaliers du Marché 6 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 century to link the town’s two markets in the Middle Ages, these steps are bordered by terraced buildings dating back to the 16th century.

Parc Mon-Repos

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Filled with magnificent trees, this peaceful area of greenery at 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 aviary of exotic birds are also situated nearby.

In the middle of the 18th century, amateur performers staged Voltaire’s plays in the presence of the author. (Cf. walk B)

Tribunal fédéral and its grounds 8 Situated in the upper section of Parc Mon-Repos, the imposing neoclassical 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 a grotto, a neoclassical temple offering a lovely view of Lake Geneva and the mountains, and an old orangerie partly constructed of elegant yellow Jura limestone.

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Did you know…?

The Cathedral’s bell tower is home to a mysterious character whose cry of “all’s well” can be heard every night between the hours of 10 pm and 2 am. This is the Cathedral’s famous night watchman, who is carrying on an old tradition handed down over more than 600 years. In the Middle Ages, the watchman’s job was to raise the alarm in the event of fire, the majority of the town’s houses being made of wood.

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Walks It is pleasant to stroll along the peaceful alleys of the historic Cité quarter. The same stone is used for buildings and street paving, giving the area a highly pleasing aesthetic quality.

B Parc Mon-Repos has several interesting features spread around its grounds. Places to be explored on foot, in a good half-hour, by following a series of paths and trails. To be seen in the lower section: mansion house, majestic trees, aviaries, old stables, statues, romantic lawns... In the upper section: tower, grotto, columned structure, old orangerie…

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Town centre

Buses nos. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 66, Saint-François stop Metro m2, Bessières stop Pedestrian areas

Rue de Bourg

Until the beginning of the 19th century, the Rue de 1 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 Cité, Saint-Laurent and Bourg. Being mainly occupied by patrician families, this street was an elegant and sophisticated meeting place. If you look up, you will see the town’s loveliest group of 17th- and 18th-century houses. Today, this street is popular with keen shoppers.

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Place and Eglise 2 Saint-François

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-François Church with its elegant bell tower, built two centuries later. The church initially stood next to a Franciscan convent (hence the name).

Palais de Rumine

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The Rumine family, descended from the Russian aristocracy, wanted to find a special way of thanking the town for its hospitality. It made a donation enabling this huge Florentine-style building to be erected on the Place de la Riponne a century ago. This building currently houses the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts, along with several natural science museums.

At the junction of several pedestrian streets, this square is one of the town’s central locations. This is where you will find the 17th-century Town Hall, with its typically Vaudois roof, arcades and Renaissance façade decorated with two copper gargoyles in the form of dragons. In the centre of the square is the town’s oldest fountain, adorned with a statue representing justice. Close by, a clock presents the history of Vaud in animated scenes every hour from 9 am to 7 pm. On Wednesday and Saturday mornings this is the site of the country market, which also sets up shop in the neighbouring pedestrian streets. (Cf. walk A)

Buses nos. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 17, Bel-Air stop Metro m2, Riponne-Maurice-Béjart stop

Eglise Saint-Laurent 5 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 century. However, mention was first made of the existence of a church in this spot ten centuries ago.

Its façade, adorned with a beautiful clock, is a rare example of Baroque architecture in Lausanne.

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Buses nos. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 17, Bel-Air stop Buses nos. 18, 22, 60, Lausanne-Flon stop Lausanne-Flon

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Tour Bel-Air and Salle Métropole

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Built in 1932 by Alphonse Laverrière, 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 Switzerland’s 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 Métropole situated at the foot of the tower has welcomed numerous stars since the 1930s, including dancer Josephine Baker and trumpeter Louis Armstrong. Many shows are still held there throughout the year.

Buses nos. 22, 18, 60, Lausanne-Flon stop Lausanne-Flon stop

Buses nos. 4, 6, 7, 9, 13, 17, Chauderon stop LEB, Lausanne-Chauderon stop

Tour de l’Ale

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Flon district

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Dating back to the 14th century, this tower is the last vestige of Lausanne’s 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.

Buses nos. 12, 16, 66, Montbenon stop

This quarter at the heart of Lausanne has undergone continuous transformation over the last few years to become one of the town’s 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 de Montbenon, Casino and Tribunal

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At 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 de Montbenon, famous as the home of the Swiss Film Archive, and the impressive Renaissance-style Palais de Justice.

(Cf. walk B)

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Situated at the start of the Rue de l’Ale, the Pinte Besson is the oldest bistro in Lausanne, in business since 1780. Its vaulted interior and wood furnishings make it a most welcoming place. Whilst there, you can try the famous “topettes” of regional wines.

Walks B

A The town centre’s many pedestrian and shopping alleyways between Place Saint-François and Place de la Riponne are conducive to a leisurely stroll. Look upwards to appreciate the full glory of the traditional tall buildings.

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 district, on the one hand, and the railway station, on the other.

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Ouchy – Railway station

Bus no. 2, Ouchy stop Metro m2, Ouchy stop Pedestrian areas

Ouchy

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This former fishing village has several places of interest, including the vast Place de la Navigation with its summer events, the Château d’Ouchy crowned with a 12th-century tower, the prestigious, part neo-Baroque Beau-Rivage Palace, and pleasant, tree-lined quays offering stunning glimpses of Lake Geneva, Evian, the Savoy Alps and the renowned Lavaux vineyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Buses nos. 8, 25, Musée Olympique stop Metro m2, Délices stop

The Olympic Museum 2 Surrounded by pretty terraced gardens, this museum is the world’s leading centre of information 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.

Scheduled to reopen at the end of 2013 after extensive renovations. (Cf. walk A)

Bus no. 8, Denantou stop Bus no. 25, Musée Olympique stop

Parc du Denantou 4 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-metrehigh Thai pavilion, a present from Thailand to the City of Lausanne, where the current king lived and studied. The Vuachère 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)

Bus no. 2, Croix-d’Ouchy stop Bus no. 8, Musée Olympique stop Bus no. 25, Elysée stop Metro m2, Délices stop

Musée de l’Elysée

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Situated in a charming 18th-century mansion house, this photography museum presents several 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 Madame de Staël.

Bus no. 2, Ouchy stop Metro m2, Ouchy stop

“Drifting along” at Ouchy 5 There are several ways of taking a tour of Lake Geneva specifically to enjoy the panoramic views of Lausanne and the surrounding area: the luxurious Compagnie Générale de Navigation CGN boats, some steamers among them, the solar-powered Les Aquarels du Léman boats (from May to September) or even pedalos, propelled by driver power.

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Bus no. 1, Dapples stop - Bus no. 25, Beauregard stop Metro m2, Grancy stop

Crêt de Montriond

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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 southern hillside. The Place de Milan, a green space with a large grassy area, an ornamental lake and some ingenious children’s amusements, extends out from the base of the hill.

Buses nos. 1, 3, 21, Lausanne-Gare stop Metro m2, Lausanne-Gare stop

Bus no. 1 Epinettes stop Metro m2, Grancy stop

Boulevard de Grancy

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Lined by magnificent bourgeois houses, this boulevard is the only one in Lausanne, even though it is no wider than 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 (situated opposite the m2 metro stop) are set back from the road, you can gain an idea of its original breadth.

Gare de Lausanne 8 Owing to the quite distinct topography of the city, Lausanne’s first station was constructed outside its walls in 1856, amidst the vines (which back then spread out from Place Saint-François to Ouchy)!

The present building, at the heart of the city today, was built almost a century ago, inspired by Leipzig station (Germany).

Buses nos. 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 12, 17, Georgette stop

Beautiful buildings: Synagogue and old hotels 9 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 d’Evian, are three lovely buildings, former hotels converted back to residential accommodation, which enjoy stunning lake views and bear witness to the elegant architecture of the late 19th century.

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The port of Ouchy, opposite the “Ouchy” m2 metro stop, has a boat unique among its kind. This is La Vaudoise, the last flat-bottomed barque with Latin sails constructed (in 1932) for the transport of goods such as stone, gravel, sand, wood…

Walks A It is possible to set off from The Olympic Museum (via a passage that starts on your right when looking at the lake) and arrive, in less than ten minutes, at the Musée de l’Elysée, devoted to photography, and its superb gardens.

B Set off from the mouth of the Vuachère and enjoy the natural untamed beauty of this river for a few kilometres by following a path marked out by fox footprints (“Sur les traces du Renard” leaflet available at Lausanne Tourisme).

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Vidy – Hautes Ecoles

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Piscine de Bellerive 1 Built 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 era’s 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.

Buses nos. 1, 6, Maladière stop Bus no. 2, Maladière-Lac stop Bus no. 25, Bois-de-Vaux stop Bus no. 2, Bellerive stop

P’tit train de Vidy

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This train for small (and big) children chugs along the shores of the lake between lawns and pine forests. It was brought into service in 1964 when the National Exhibition was 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 of… the lake.

Vidy green zone and beaches 3

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, the famous Théâtre de Vidy-Lausanne, numerous sports facilities (beach volleyball court, minigolf, skate park…) and even a bird reserve graced with a romantic pond. (Cf. walks A and B)

Buses nos. 1, 6, Maladière stop - Bus no. 2, Maladière-Lac stop - Bus no. 25, Bois-de-Vaux stop

Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy and ruins 4 This museum retraces the history of Roman settlement in Lausanne, from the end of the 1st century BC to the 4th century AD. At the time, Lausanne was Lousonna, a city of between 1,500 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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Château de Vidy 5 Château de Vidy, the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee today, is a stately home built in the 18th century. At the time, Lausanne had some thirty “campagnes” like this one in Vidy. These were vast country estates belonging to prominent people who would build a mansion house with an adjoining farm, all surrounded by orchards, meadows, fields and leisure parks.

Several of these “campagnes” are still well preserved today and have become pleasant public amenities (Hermitage, Mon-Repos, Denantou, Valency…).

Bus no. 25, Bois-de-Vaux stop Buses nos. 32, 33, Malley-Ouest stop Metro m1, Malley stop

Cimetière du Bois-de-Vaux 6 This cemetery was designed in the 1920s by one of the region’s famous architects, Alphonse Laverrière, 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 rest here, as is Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the moderniser of the Olympic Games.

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Bus no. 13, Vallée de la Jeunesse stop Buses nos. 32, 33, Malley-Ouest stop Metro m1, Malley stop

Vallée de la Jeunesse 7 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.

Bus no. 31, Blévallaire, UNIL-Sorge, UNIL-Mouline stop Bus no. 701, Pâqueret or Dorigny stop Bus no. 705, EPFL or Piccard stop Metro m1, UNIL-Dorigny, UNIL-Mouline, UNIL-Sorge or EPFL stop The Hautes Ecoles (higher education institutions) bask in an idyllic setting beside Lake Geneva. The Dorigny university campus houses UNIL and EPFL (one of two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology) side by side. It’s numbers 31,000 students and staff, almost 10% of Lausanne’s total population. Château 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 trees leading to the lake.

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Did you know…?

Situated just below the railway lines, there is a unique feature at the top of Languedoc hill: a vineyard in the middle of town! The small adjacent public park provides poetic, panoramic views over Lake Geneva and the mountains. This vineyard is there as a reminder that the City of Lausanne in the 19th century was one of the region’s most important wine-growing communes, with the lower section covered in vineyards from the Place Saint-François to the edge of the lake.

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Walks A It is possible to take the “Sports Trail” through the green zone of Vidy. This route is a 4-kilometre 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 minigolf or the IOC headquarters among them.

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 Préverenges to the town of Morges. You can return to Lausanne by boat or train.

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Sauvabelin – CHUV

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Bus no. 16, Lac de Sauvabelin stop

Sauvabelin forest

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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 a small lake and a wooden tower, is mostly made up of beech and oak trees.

Some of the trees are more than 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)

Lac de Sauvabelin 2

Tour de Sauvabelin 3

Created in 1888, this little artificial lake nestles amidst lovely greenery in the middle of the forest. The people of Lausanne have gone skating there 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 water’s edge; not to mention the animal park with endangered native species: booted goat, woolly pig, Rhaetian cattle…

Erected in 2003, this wooden tower soars above the surrounding treetops 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 constructed from wood sourced from the city’s forests alone. Its spiral staircase is designed along the same lines as those in Château de Chambord (France), conceived

by Leonardo da Vinci.

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5 Bus no. 16, Vivarium stop

Vivarium 4 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 theme is the astonishing diversity of these creatures.

Metro m2, CHUV stop

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV) 6

Bus no. 16, Hermitage stop

Campagne and Musée de l’Hermitage 5 This property was occupied by the Bugnion banking family from the middle of the 19th century until 1976. This charming “campagne” is the best preserved one 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.

The Vaudois University Hospital Centre 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 9,000 professionals and regularly hosts major medical conventions.

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Did you know…?

Close to Château 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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Walks It is possible to go around the lake in about ten minutes. It is a poetic spot with its ancient oak trees along the banks, its enclosures housing indigenous species and its boats which, in high season, allow you to row with the current.

B It is a good half-hour’s very pleasant walk downhill to the town centre or the Cité district from Lac de Sauvabelin, passing through the bucolic Campagne de l’Hermitage. To do this, simply follow the yellow signs from the Via Jacobi (itinerary no. 4 in “La Suisse à pied”).

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Other places of interest Buses nos. 1, 21, Blécherette stop

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Aéroport de la Blécherette 1 With a runway several hundred metres in length, this airport situated on the heights of Lausanne is ideal for business trips.

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Buses nos. 2, 3, 21, Beaulieu-Jomini stop, or nos. 2, 21, Beaulieu stop

Centre de congrès et d’expositions de Beaulieu With an area of over 50,000 square metres, this complex close to the city centre offers numerous modular conference rooms, a theatre and gardens. A variety of exhibitions are also held there throughout the year, among them the traditional national Comptoir Suisse fair in September.

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Collection de l’Art Brut

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This internationally acclaimed museum exhibits artists who are never recognised as such. Created some forty years ago at the instigation of Jean Dubuffet, who donated his personal collection to the City of Lausanne, this museum has made its home in part of the Château de Beaulieu, a beautiful 18th-century mansion.

Metro m2, Croisettes stop, then buses nos. 45, 62, 64, Chalet-à-Gobet stop

Chalet-à-Gobet recreation zone in Jorat forest 4 Having a section of the vast Jorat forest situated within its boundaries means that Lausanne is fortunate enough to have an important area of green belt on its doorstep. Chalet-à-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.

Metro m2, Croisettes stop, then bus no. 45, Ecole hôtelière stop

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne 5 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 2,000 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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Surrounding communities Departing from Lausanne...

www.lutry.ch www.pully.ch www.st-sulpice.ch www.bussigny.ch www.chavannes.ch www.crissier.ch www.ecublens.ch www.romanel-sur-lausanne.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 that are part of the fund for promoting tourism in the Lausanne region (Fonds pour l’équipement touristique de la région lausannoise – FERL)!

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Lutry

Bus no. 9, Voisinand stop, Buses nos. 68, 69, Lutry-Port stop Train, Lutry stop

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 Châtelard and Savuit, are the start of the Lavaux vineyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Walk Departing from the railway station, a 4-kilometre looped trail in the communal vineyards passes the unusual Bertholod Tower and the charming hamlets of Le Châtelard 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”).

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Pully

Buses nos. 9, 47, 48, Pully-Clergère stop - Buses nos. 4, 25, 47, Pully-Gare stop - Buses nos. 8, 47, Pully-Port stop Train, Pully stop

Situated to the east of Lausanne, the tiers of this town extend attractively from the banks of Lake Geneva to the forests marking the 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 Prieuré Church and its wide esplanade overlooking the vineyards of Le Clos du Pévret; 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 Empire’s 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.

Walk From Rochettaz sports centre it is possible to follow the water (upstream) for a few kilometres in the Paudèze 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.

Saint-Sulpice

Metro m1, UNIL-Sorge stop, then bus no. 31 Saint-Sulpice stop

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 body 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 its charms. 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 of the commune, near to some sports grounds, the sandy beaches of Le Laviau will delight keen swimmers.

Walk From the Romanesque church (below the “Saint-Sulpice” stop on bus route no. 31), it is possible to walk along the shores of the lake for several kilometres towards Morges on scenic paths leading to the mouth of the Venoge past the wild beaches of Le Laviau.

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Bussigny

-près-Lausanne

Bus no. 17, Buyère or Cocagne stop Train, Bussigny stop

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 pleasant views 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, proof of its proximity to the countryside.

Walk The 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 downhill direction.

Chavannes

-près-Renens

Metro m1, UNIL-Mouline stop Bus no. 31, Chavannes-Plaine stop

Situated to the west of Lausanne, this commune is skirted by two rivers, the Mèbre 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, which produced the famous “têtes au choco”.

Since then these premises have been occupied by numerous craft workers and artists, making it one of the biggest concentrations of activities of this kind assembled on one site between Paris and Rome!

Walk From the m1 “UNIL-Mouline” metro stop, it is possible to reach the numerous sports grounds with the Sorge river flowing close by. This gentle half-hour stroll by the water’s edge takes you along a picturesque route to the m1 “Cerisaie” metro stop.

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Crissier

Buses nos. 18, 54, 56, Crissier-Centre stop

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 FredyGirardet, inaugurated in 1998, a short while after the retirement of the famous restaurateur. In this square, the prestigious gourmet restaurant has been taken over with gusto

by Benoît Violier, who succeeded Philippe Rochat in 2012. Mainly comprising renovated farms and small premises, the heights above the village have an extensive area of greenery, the Montassé festival ground, particularly appreciated by picnickers.

Walk From the “Bré” 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 created by the Mèbre river.

Ecublens

Metro m1, Cerisaie stop Bus no. 33, Pontet stop

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 has impressive 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 symbolic of the Vaudois and glorified by the poet-singer Jean Villard-Gilles.

Walk Below the rural hamlet of Renges (served by bus route no. 33), follow the romantic meanderings of the Venoge river amidst beautiful woods. You can actually reach the mouth of the river in one hour.

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Romanel-sur-Lausanne

LEB, Romanel stop

Situated to the northwest of Lausanne, this commune marks the border between town and country. The heart of the village is comprised of former rural residences around which are spread several peaceful districts, more recently built. On the outskirts of the communal land there are still some farms, market gardens and forestry activities. Public transport – the LEB train line, also known as the “Brouette” – means that Romanel-sur-Lausanne can be reached from Lausanne-Flon in just over 10 minutes.

Walk From Romanel-sur-Lausanne LEB station, follow the yellow signs of “Tourisme Pédestre” to reach Vernand-Dessous forest in half an hour, where you will discover the “Pierre à Cambot”, a 50m³ rock! Around 20,000 years ago, this boulder was carried here by the Rhone glacier, which covered the entire region at the time. Boulders were the first natural elements to be protected in Switzerland (1868 for the “Pierre à Cambot”); these hard rocks were used for construction, to the great displeasure of contemporary geologists who considered them to be of environmental interest.

Walks – some suggestions ALGT guides at your service The ALGT (Association lausannoise des guides touristiques) offers tours of the city of Lausanne as well as excursions in the Lake Geneva region, Lavaux, Montreux, Gruyères and Geneva. Discover our heritage and our landscapes in the company of our accomplished and multilingual guides. +41 (0)21 613 73 74, www.algt.ch A visit with senior guides In collaboration with the City of Lausanne and Lausanne Tourisme, the Mouvement des Aînés (MDA) provides several experienced and erudite guides to share their love of their city with visitors (themed tours for individuals and groups). +41 (0)21 320 12 61, www.lausanne.ch – www.mda-vaud.ch Walks by Pierre Corajoud In collaboration with Lausanne Tourisme, the ethnologist and geographer, writer and guide Pierre Corajoud leads around twenty guided walks, including “Au fil du métro m2” (Along the m2 metro), in different districts of the city and with a variety of themes, in the Lavaux vineyard and vegetable gardens alike. For individuals and specific groups. http://balade.wordpress.com Related link: www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/visites

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Lavaux, a UNESCO

Here are some offers to encourage exploration of this vineyard:

Two walks (downhill) across the vineyard Both of these 2-hour walks set off from Grandvaux station (10 minutes by train from Lausanne). The first one passes through the authentic villages of Riex and Epesses, finishing in Cully (train or CGN boat to Lausanne). The second takes in the charming hamlets of Montagny and Savuit, finishing in Lutry (train, bus or CGN boat to Lausanne). www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/visites

The grand crossing on foot “Discovering the Lavaux terraces” This pedestrian trail through Lavaux is marked out and comprises a main route of 32 kilometres linking the Olympic Museum in Lausanne with the Château de Chillon situated just after Montreux. Possibility of doing a section of the route and returning by train or by CGN boat. More information at www.lavaux-unesco.ch.

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World Heritage Site

A vineyard with 10,000 terraces Between lake and sky, the terraces of the Lavaux vineyard extend over some 14 kilometres, forging a true link between Lausanne and Vevey-Montreux. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007, this landscape is easily accessed by train or by CGN boat from Lausanne.

Down the centuries, the site has preserved a remarkable unity in terms of its architecture, walls, textures and colours. Numerous winemakers show this terroir to advantage by producing mainly white wine from the Chasselas grape as well as a good number of other specialities.

Tour of the vineyard by miniature train during the high season Two offers depending on where you do this tour by train: Around Cully and Lutry on the Lavaux Express. More information on timetables and fares at www.lavauxexpress.ch.

Around Chexbres on the Lavaux Panoramic.

More information on timetables and fares at www.lavaux-panoramic.ch.

Find all the information you need on this vineyard by going to www.lavaux.com.

You will ďŹ nd the addresses of wine cellars and winemakers who are open for tastings of regional wines.

Lausanne to be discovered on iPhone and Android www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/mobile

Pub espace Treat yourself to one of the “vintage” posters of Lausanne disponible produced at the start of the 20th century

autrement sur la page 1/2 affiche vintage et 20.1/2 médias sociaux CHF each (plus cost of postage if sent by post)

In 2012, Lausanne Tourisme celebrated 125 years of business.

To mark this occasion, for the first time you have the opportunity to acquire old publicity posters for the town dated between 1926 and 1950.

Don’t delay: order one of the nine 65 x 100 cm posters at: www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/affiches

Publishing details Lausanne – A city to discover with public transport Edition 2013-2014 Publisher: Lausanne Tourisme and Convention Bureau Av. de Rhodanie 2 – P.O. Box 49 CH-1000 Lausanne 6 Tel. + 41 (0)21 613 73 73 – Fax + 41 (0)21 616 86 47 www.lausanne-tourisme.ch editions@lausanne-tourisme.ch Editor: Pierre Corajoud Design: Newcom Partners SA, Lausanne Production managers: Nicole Seira, Nathalie Roux Printed by: IRL plus SA, Renens Photographic credits: © Régis Colombo – www.diapo.ch; Catherine Gailloud; Lausanne Tourisme; Hugues Siegenthaler; Jacques Straesslé; Mano; Laurent Ryser; CIO; Muris Camo; Christof Schuerpf; Urs Achermann; City Découvertes; Bernard H. Bissat; Florian Barraud; Elmedina Shureci; Christian Monin; Lavaux Express; La Vaudoise; Eugenio Santoro; Joe Rimensberger; F. Beaud-Cedotec; EHL-Y. Ryncki; Musée historique; CHUV. Printed in Switzerland.

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