Lausanne Getaways 2017

Lausanne GETAWAYS Set out on enjoyable, unusual walks!

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Peak to Peak at 3,000 m.

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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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CONTENTS Lausanne transport card Benefit from many advantages

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Thanks to our virtual tours

A spectacular choice of all kinds of events 7

GETAWAYS Delve into the historic centre

TREASURE HUNT “SOUS-GARE”

Have fun discovering the town

PANORAMAS WALK

The most stunning views of Lausanne

CELEBRITIES WALK

In the footsteps of illustrious guests

DANCE WALK

When the whole town leads the dance

Share your experience

Experience a multitude of nautical and aquatic pleasures

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Wonderful relaxation on the shores of Lake Geneva

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LAKESIDE WALK

WALKS IN LAVAUX

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UNESCO World Heritage vineyards

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What better way to explore than with guides enthusiastic about their city?

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Set off on an adventure in unusual places

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ORIGINAL OUTINGS PANORAMIC TRAINS RIDES MUST-DOS IN THE AREA

Discoveries for intense emotions

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FOLLOW THE GUIDE

Go for a ride in a breathtaking setting

ARCHITECTURE WALK

Discover Lausanne’s architectural heritage and future look

STAY CONNECTED

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OLYMPIC WALK

The not-to-be-missed spots in the Olympic Capital

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OUTINGS ON THE WATER

FAMILY WALK

In Lausanne, there’s always something to do

Travel with public transport

Lausanne ON THE MOVE

MAIN EVENTS IN 2017

OLD TOWN WALK

FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND

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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.

The LTC, an unmissable card!

More information on

www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en/infos/ transport/lausanne-transport-card.html

Zone of the public transport network valid for holders of the Lausanne Transport Card Map of valid zones Mex Vufflensla-Ville

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Union-Prilly

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Bus Métro m1 Métro m2

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VillarsSte-Croix

Montpreveyres

Cheseaux

Richardaz

Lausanne

Croisettes Sallaz

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MollieMargot

Savigny

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Pully Nord La Conversion Bossière Pully Grandvaux Lutry Villette Lausanne-Flon Cully Epesses

Lac Léman

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LAUSANNE

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E-mail: info@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 www.festivallausannelumieres.ch 23.11.2017 – 31.12.2017 6th Lausanne Lumières Festival www.midnightrun.ch 09.12.2017 12th Christmas Midnight Run Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL) shows www.bejart.ch December 2017 See all events on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/agenda Non-exhaustive list; dates are subject to change.

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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): Starting point: Arrival point: Duration: On the way:

Bus N° 16, “Barre” stop; m2 metro, “Bessières” station Place du Château Saint-Maire (under repair) Tour de l’Ale, close to Place Chauderon.

Buses N° 4, 6, 9, 16, 17, “Chauderon” stop Approximately 2 hours Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 8am to 2pm, produce from the surrounding countryside is on sale at the street markets.

Save your high heels for the evening. Meanwhile, wear comfortable shoes to wander the Cité’s pedestrian streets.

Our advice:

Secrets of Gothic architecture!

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Both a residence and a donjon, topped with Italian-style bricks, the Castle now houses the Cantonal authorities’ headquarters. Its massive sandstone walls are soft to the touch. (Closed to the public and under repair) This former faculty of theology created by the Bernese as from 1537 became the first Frenchspeaking Reformed academy in Europe. Today, it still serves as a place of learning for students aged 16 to 19.

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→ Escaliers du Marché

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→ Place de la Palud

→ Cathédrale (Cathedral)

A majestic edifice turned towards the lake and mountains. Constructed between 1170 and 1275, the Cathedral is considered the most beautiful Gothic building in Switzerland. As of old, a night watch calls out the hours between 10pm and 2am from the top of the belfry.

→ Ancien Evêché (Bishop’s Palace)

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This entirely wooden and covered stairway is a compulsory passage. A direct link between the upper and lower part of the Cité, its steepness will reward you by whetting your appetite or helping your digestion.

This is the age-old mercantile heart of Lausanne.

Standing on the steps of the Fountain of Justice, in front of the famous clock that displays animated scenes every hour, take in the beautiful perspective on the adornments of the 18th-century residences’ façades.

→ Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)

Although imposing, this 18th-century building is welcoming. Its roof recalls the opulent homes of wealthy landowners from the Swiss countryside.

Closed to the public; however, its ancient covered market is an exhibition space.

This complex of buildings that make up the former Bishop’s Palace was the seat of the bishops’ power in the Middle Ages. Undergoing renovation and closed until September 2017, this place of memory is an appropriate home for the Historical Museum.

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→ Église Saint-Laurent (Church of Saint-Laurent)

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→ Tour de l’Ale

This dwelling, named after bailiff Gaudard, is a place of contrast since its thick walls house the “mudac” museum, a forum for exchanges and encounters between designers, stylists, architects and artists.

Decorative and fine arts are displayed there.

This baroque church also serves as a seating place for passers-by enjoying a rest or picnicking on its steps. Its elegance gives character to the popular square that bears its name.

About fifty towers and gates defended Lausanne.

Only one still stands: the Tour de l’Ale, saved by a people’s movement unconvinced that all should be sacrificed to car traffic.

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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): Starting point: Arrival point:

Bus N° 16, “Lac de Sauvabelin” stop Auberge du lac de Sauvabelin Vallée de la Jeunesse, buses N° 1, 2, 6, 25, “Maladière” stop, m1 metro, “Malley-Provence” station Fed up walking? Is it too far? Had enough pushing? Public transport to the rescue. t-l.ch/en More information on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/family

On the way: Our advice:

Aquatis, aquariumvivarium.

Opening summer 2017!

Lac de Sauvabelin

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Children and adults alike delight in this spot, with its lake, geese, restaurant and terrace. In the surrounding forest, the wooden Sauvabelin Tower offers a unique panorama over Lausanne from its 35-metre height – or 302 steps!

Ten minutes on foot from the town, the leafy, romantic park contains many varied species of trees, the most famous of which is the weeping beech with its interwoven, sinuous branches that conjure up a fairy tale house.

The museum is worth a visit in its own right.

Located in the town centre, this Florentine Renaissance building houses the cantonal museums of archaeology, fine arts, geology and zoology.

A green haven of tranquillity in the heart of the town, this park harbours a 19th-century landscaped garden and a popular aviary. The ideal place for a timeless moment while the children run around.

→ Place de Milan

A patch of countryside in the midst of the town, the Place de Milan has something for everyone. A lawn for a lazy siesta, a playground, a huge sand pit and, nearby, the Botanical Garden.

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Extending the Olympic Museum’s gardens, this magnificent park slopes down gently towards the Ouchy quays. In addition to featuring the Thai pavilion (a royal gift), it is a superb testimony to the Lausanne countryside of long ago.

In Lausanne, all roads lead to Ouchy, its landing pier and terraces that call to mind the Riviera. A holiday atmosphere seems to pervade, both by the lakeside and in the playgrounds.

Since 1937, Lausanne citizens take refuge at the Bellerive-Plage swimming pool on hot summer days. Diving, idling and swimming extend the summer against a backdrop of lake and mountains.

A unique experience.

Sports reign in Vidy, with its two stadiums: Pierre-de-Coubertin and Juan-Antonio-Samaranch.

You can play football, hockey, beach-volley, skate bowl and basketball, as well as enjoy street sports, a “Vita” fitness trail and the educational Sports Track.

→ Vallée de la Jeunesse

This is where children glide on roller-skates or skateboards on mogul waves, while parents roam in the fragrant rose-garden, home to some 8,000 species. All can meet up in the Espace des Inventions.

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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): Starting point:

Buses N° 1, 3, 21, “Gare de Lausanne” stop, m2 metro, “Gare” station 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 Ouchy, nearby bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop, m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station Approximately 1 hour, accessible to pushchairs Answer all the riddles by wandering in the beautiful area under Lausanne train station on your way down to Ouchy.

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)

Arrival point: Duration: On the way: Our advice:

Lausanne, a treasure to find!

Gare de Lausanne Gare GARE DE LAUSANNE

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Have fun wandering in the town!

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→ Post 1. Gare de Lausanne (Lausanne train station)

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When it was built in 1850, Lausanne train station was surrounded by vineyards. Today, it is part of the town and 120,000 people use it every day. A piece of advice: look carefully at the monumental clock.

This small square, with its green benches surrounded by pine trees, is a privileged post to observe the neighbourhood. On the other side of the street, can you spot the group of houses dating from the beginning of the last century? Look carefully at the roofs.

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→ Post 4. Jordils: the ghost of the “Ficelle”

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The Olympic Museum first opened in 1993. Pierre de Coubertin, father of the modern Olympic Games, came up with the idea as early as 1915. Two statues of colourful football players are catching your eye. (the Olympic rings)

From the Délices station, you can see the train station. Watch the landscape behind. Just so you know, this automatic metro line was inaugurated in 2008 and was the first in Switzerland.

From one station to another, here you are at Jordils.

The now underground metro line isn’t new. An open trench was dug in 1877 for the old metro known as “La Ficelle” (“The String”). Have you noted the presence of an unusual building in the area?

Lausanne is a green town. A few metres from the Beau-Rivage Palace, the enigma focuses on four conifers of the same family. Allow the Mediterrean atmosphere to envelop you and the answer will come readily.

At a turn in the path in the Olympic Park, you’ll see three cyclists immortalised by a sculptor. Take a closer look at their mounts and count the wheels carefully.

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→ Post 8. Murets gravés sur le quai (wall engravings on the lakeside)

A long time ago, the lake water came up to the other side of the road. Read the inscriptions engraved on the wall that delimits the quay, dating back to 1901.

How many are there?

That’s it, you’ve reached the last post. Now you just need to read the completed mystery sentence to find the treasure on foot. That’s where you’ll be able to answer the enigma!

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LAUSANNE ON THE MOVE 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 for direct access to a virtual discovery (you need an internet connection). You can then move around the streets by following the arrows on the screen.

By clicking on the highlighted shop signs, you’ll see an illustrated description of various shops. www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/virtual-tour

ULTRA-CONNECTED LAUSANNE The town is constantly developing hotspots providing free internet access.

Currently, 10 WiFi hubs are available on the town’s main squares: 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.

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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): Starting point: Arrival point: Slope: Distance: Duration: On the way: Our advice:

Bus N° 16, “Lac de Sauvabelin” stop Auberge du lac de Sauvabelin Place de Milan, bus N° 1, “Dapples” stop, m2 metro, “Gare” station. (7 min.)

500 m 6 km Approximately 2 hours Suggested stop at the Hermitage Estate and Museum An all-the-way downhill walk that requires good walking shoes.

Pushchairs not advised.

Lac de Sauvabelin

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From the north to the south of the town!

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A delightful 6-km walk achievable in 2 hours!

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→ Tour de Sauvabelin (Sauvabelin Tower)

From the top of the Sauvabelin Tower, built of solid wood, enjoy the 360-degree panorama looking over the treetops, across the lake and mountains.

→ Signal de Sauvabelin

An Alpine atmosphere a stone’s throw from the town. In the Middle Ages, citizens made good use of the place’s broad view and sent smoke signals from here to warn of an enemy attack.

→ Campagne de L’Hermitage (Hermitage Estate) Walking through the Hermitage park and visiting its majestic painting museum, the perspective, the Cathedral and the lake unfurl beneath your eyes.

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→ La passerelle du Flon (Flon footbridge)

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→ Esplanade de Montbenon

The lawn of this “balcony” gives such an extended view that you can observe the earth’s curve.

A statue of Swiss mythical hero William Tell overlooks the lawn.

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→ Esplanade de la Cathédrale

In the heart of the century-old Cité, the Cathedral stands tall, an archangel adorning its doors. From the esplanade, you can contemplate Lausanne’s rooftops. Do climb the stairs leading to the top of the belfry. Ascent and view alike are breathtaking.

→ Autour du Collège du Belvédère (area surrounding the Belvédère College)

On a gentle slope leading down to the lakeside, the place provides a bench to contemplate the French Alps.

→ Château Saint-Maire (Saint-Maire Castle)

Ever the seat of regional power, the castle now houses the cantonal government. In front, you can see the statue of local hero Major Davel. Red bricks give the mediaeval building an Italian air. (Closed to the public and under repair)

Of all Lausanne bridges, the Flon footbridge is the most urban, spanning across a trendy district.

Crossing the bridge, you’ll see the Cathedral appear in the distance.

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→ Colline du Languedoc (Languedoc hill)

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→ Jardin botanique et crêt de Montriond

An unexpected vineyard and orchard in the heart of the town offer a hint of countryside. Suddenly, the lake is within reach. (botanical garden and crêt de Montriond)

A last blossoming and fragrant promontory, where close to 6,000 alpine plants grow. From here, you can almost slide down to the Ouchy lakeside.

Find the entire stroll on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/excursions

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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): Starting point: Arrival point: Slope: Distance: Duration: On the way: Our advice:

Bus N° 16, “Signal” stop From the Signal de Sauvabelin Vidy Port, bus N° 2, “Théâtre de Vidy” stop (10 min. away) 500 metres 7 km Approximately 2 hours A walk from the heights above the town to the lakeside that needs sturdy shoes Post your most beautiful photos on instagram with the #mylausanne

Top 10 places treasured by personalities!

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→ Le Château du Signal

In 1982, David Bowie acquired the Château du Signal, a beautiful residence surrounded by a 4,000-m2 landscaped park, built in 1900 and located at the edge of the Sauvabelin wood. During his years in Lausanne, he married Iman in 1992 and many citizens met him at the market on Saturday mornings.

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→ Villa Mon-Repos, Parc Mon-Repos

In 1922, baron de Coubertin left Paris to settle in Lausanne. The town council then lent him a flat on the third floor of the Villa Mon-Repos. He moved there with his wife, his daughter and his son.

During the 1950s, the Chaplin family made the most of the distractions offered by Lausanne. Oona Chaplin learned to skate on the ice of Montchoisi before sipping a well-brewed tea at the Beau-Rivage Palace.

A stone throw from the lake, in the green setting of the Parc Denantou, stands a royal Thai pavilion, built in 2007 by Thai craftsmen and inaugurated by the daughter of his late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej who completed all his studies in Lausanne.

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Writer Georges Simenon bought 200 pipes and purchased his special Dunhill blend there. Every week, the father of Inspector Maigret entrusted to the shop 12 pipes to be cleaned that he then smoked while writing.

On September 15 1766, a young pianist aged 10 and a half gave a resounding concert in the Town Hall’s council chambers. That prodigy, at the time on a great European tour, was no other than Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (Closed to the public.)

This hotel has always enjoyed the graces of aristocrats from all over the world. The King of Thailand spent his youthful years there. The Spanish royal family was faithful to it for a long time, electing it as one of its privileged retreats.

In the peaceful atmosphere of the Beau-Rivage Palace, a few words written in the establishment’s guest book attest to how Lausanne attracts the most diverse personalities: Ayrton Senna, Coco Chanel and Phil Collins’s words echo yet older visits: Victor Hugo or Gary Cooper.

In 1816, the very romantic Lord Byron, then aged 28, stayed on the shores of Lake Geneva. His writings inaugurated the golden age of tourism in the area. In Ouchy, he lived on the water edge, at the Angleterre Hotel.

In 1964, visitors of the Swiss national exhibition dived in the waters of Lake Geneva aboard the Mesoscaphe, the world’s first tourist submarine.

It was invented by oceanographer Jacques Piccard, father of balloon pilot Bertrand.

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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): Starting point: Arrival point: Distance: Duration: On the way: Our advice:

m2 metro, “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” station From the Place de la Riponne IMD park, Av. de Rhodanie.

Bus N° 2, “Pêcheurs” stop 3 km Approximately 1 hour Stop at the Casino de Montbenon, owned by the Town of Lausanne All year round, many dance performances. www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/agenda

In Lausanne, dance takes place on all levels!

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Well, it’s time to dance now!

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Inaugurated on October 27 2008, this metro station honours Maurice Béjart who lived at the Riponne.

A photographic portrait signed by Marcel Imsand of the choreographer in love with Abyssinian cats welcomes travellers when they ride the escalator.

In the m2 station dedicated to Maurice Béjart, the Berlin artist created a series of giant photographs as a tribute to dance. Produced on translucent plexiglas with Béjart Ballet Lausanne dancers, they embellish the two bays of the station. Of course, it’s on stage that the BBL is most dazzling.

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Yesterday, like today, the Opéra de Lausanne, dating back to 1871 and recently refurbished, has always favoured dance to complete its rich lyrical seasons. The most famous international ballets regularly perform there.

→ Allée Ansermet at Montbenon

On the Montbenon Hill, the Allée Ernest-Ansermet bears the name of the famous Vaud musicologist and conductor who was hired by Diaghilev to become the conductor of his famous Ballets russes company from 1915 to 1923.

→ Flon

→ Arsenic and Sévelin 36

In the extension of the Flon, in a former industrial wasteland, the Théâtre Sévelin 36 and the Arsenic constitute the hot spot of choreography in all its contemporary forms. A glance at their programming would allow you to end your walk with a show.

Well-known companies and associations also keep dancing alive and growing there.

During the 1930s, music hall had found a home in the Métropole Hall, at the base of Switzerland’s first skyscraper. Threatened by ruin, it was brought back to life in 1992 when the Béjart Ballet Lausanne chose that venue for its first performances outside the Beaulieu Theatre.

The Beau-Rivage Palace is one of the sponsors of the Prix de Lausanne. Great names in dance have walked its marble floors. The most famous are showcased in a photo gallery inspired by the signatures in the establishment’s guest book.

A great Ukrainian dancer and choreographer, Serge Lifar died in Lausanne in 1986. On the Quai Delamuraz in Ouchy, a metal sculpture immortalises Icarus’s flight, in memory of the eponymous ballet that established Lifar as the first leading dancer of the Paris Opera, during the 1930s.

In the trendy district of the Flon, you can dance until the early hours. With its four dance floors, the 10 → IMD park MAD – elected best Swiss club in 2014 – has been 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.)

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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): Starting point: Arrival point: Duration: On the way: Our advice:

Bus N° 13, “Mon-Repos” stop, m2 metro, “Bessières” or “Ours” station Villa Mon-Repos Ouchy, Bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop, metro m2 “Ouchy-Olympique” station Approximately 2 hours Do allow enough time to visit the Olympic Museum, with its permanent exhibitions and leisure areas.

JOG 2020… Save the date! www.lausanne2020.com

In Pierre de Coubertin’s footsteps!

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→ Villa Mon-Repos

Baron Pierre de Coubertin chose it as his residence from 1929 to 1937. Naturally, the villa housed the first IOC Secretariat, then the first Olympic Museum’s management. (Closed to the public)

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(Vidy area, Pierre de Coubertin Stadium Juan-Antonio-Samaranch Stadium)

In Vidy, Swiss athletics benefited from the country’s first cinder track. This is also where the Olympic Institute of Lausanne brought its students for outdoors physical education training.

→ Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)

On April 10 1915, Lausanne officially welcomed Olympism at the Town Hall. The then mayor, Paul Maillefer, received Pierre de Coubertin here and gave the IOC and its archives a home.

(Closed to the public)

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→ Casino de Montbenon

In 1917, sport was developing with references to the ancient Greek cult of the body. In the casino’s gardens and rooms, Lausanne’s Olympic Institute trained students in ancient gymnastics.

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The IOC’s headquarters are housed in this beautiful 18th-century castle that will be integrated, in 2020, in a new architectural complex named Olympic Unity House. (Closed to the public)

→ Espace Pierre de Coubertin

The Place de la Navigation, inaugurated in Ouchy in 1995, could not forget Pierre de Coubertin. A recreational and relaxation area is dedicated to this renovator of the Olympic Games.

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→ Cimetière du Bois-de-Vaux Honorary citizen of the town of Lausanne, Pierre de Coubertin was laid to rest in this cemetery’s leafy alleys, close to the stadium that bears his name.

→ Zone de Vidy, Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin Stade Juan-Antonio-Samaranch

In competitive sport, the starting signal is given at zero. The clock that counts down the time remaining until the next Olympic Games, in its setting of Jura limestone, is a reminder that Lausanne is headquarters to the IOC since 1915 and Olympic Capital since 1994.

It is within these ancient walls and overlooking the lake that the first conference of the Universal Pedagogical Union, created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1925, was held in 1926. The Olympic spirit blows on the lake.

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.

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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 modernity’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 architectural impact is nonetheless significant.

Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: On the way: Our advice:

Buses N° 4, 6, 9, 16, 17, “Bel-Air” stop Place Bel-Air SwissTech, EPFL, bus N° 31, “EPFL-UNIL” stop, m1 metro, “EPFL” station Fed up walking? Too far? Public transport at the rescue. t-l.ch/en 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!

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With its emblematic skyscraper, this urban complex was built between 1929 and 1932 by architect Alphonse Laverrière. An expression of American-style modernism, it represented the new era of offices in town.

Leading names in Swiss architecture designed the flagship buildings in the Flon District. Worth discovering: La Miroiterie, Les Pépinières, Les Cubes, L’Arbre et ses raciness and, as from the summer 2017, the refurbished garages for artists and craftsmen.

With an unbiased and perceptive approach, Lausanne observes itself here. A focal point for professionals who build the city and for the public, this space gives a voice to the multiple players who create the town and its environment.

TOUR BEL-AIR MÉTROPOLE

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Under construction, the Museum Hub will house in 2018 the Museum of Fine Art (mcba), joined in 2020 by the Museum of Photography (Musée de l’Elysée) and the Museum of Contemporary Applied Arts (mudac).

Inaugurated in 1909 and newly renovated, this luxury hotel that seems to come straight out of a fairy tale is worth the trip, particularly to contemplate its monumental mosaic frescoes and imposing Belle Époque façade.

An essential part of Olympism, the Maison du Sport International is an icon of modern architecture in Lausanne. Designed by Bernese architects, this building adds a sculptural dimension to the Vidy landscape.

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.

With its invisible pillars and gentle undulations, this building, signed by Japanese architectural bureau SANAA, functions both as a laboratory for learning and a library with 500,000 volumes.

Long and narrow, this recently opened building is the work of Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.

Accessible to the public, it encourages visitors to 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.

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 the urban landscape.

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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):

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→ Aboard a “Belle Époque” vessel

Lake Geneva has a homogenous and unique-in-the-world Belle Époque fleet, beautifully preserved and restored.

With their paddle wheels, high orange chimney and deep whistle, these ships take us back in time. www.cgn.ch/en-gb/accueil

→ 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 way to enjoy the lake. www.lesaquarelsduleman.ch

m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station

→ Aboard La Vaudoise, a lateen sail boat

Once upon a time, boats transported goods on Lake Geneva. The last to bear witness to that period, the lateen sail boat La Vaudoise, classified a historic floating monument, is today a leisure vessel. Its cruises often turn into memorable festivities. www.lavaudoise.com

Immediate boarding for a leisure or gourmet cruise!

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Other addresses for nautical fun Pedalino Vidy www.pedalino.ch +41 (0)79 733 34 34 Ecole de voile de Vidy Port de Vidy www.ecoledevoile.ch +41 (0)21 617 90 00 Ecole de voile d’Ouchy Ch. des Pêcheurs 7 www.ecole-de-voile-lausanne.ch +41 (0)21 635 58 87

Quai d’Ouchy “Water-skiing school” +41 (0)79 176 17 81 in fine weather from May 15 to October 30 Guy Delessert Place du Vieux Port 4 +41 (0)21 617 09 28 Piedsdansl’o Ouchy www.piedsdanslo.ch +41 (0)76 396 77 86 Ciels Bleus Place du Port www.cielsbleus.ch +41 (0)76 366 39 49

More information on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/cruise-lake

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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): Starting point: Arrival point: Distance: Duration: On the way:

m1 metro, “UNIL-Sorge” station Port des Pierrettes, bus N° 701 from Bourdonnette, “Champagne” stop Lutry, bus N° 9, “Voisinand” stop 10 km Approximately 2 hours and a half 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!

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→ Fontaine olympique (Olympic fountain)

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→ Tour Haldimand (Haldimand Tower)

At the far end of the magnificent alley of plane trees, students are hard at work. The University and EPFL campus stretches down to the sports area by the lakeside. In the summer, it's a popular spot for barbecues.

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→ Embouchure de la Vuachère

→ Site de Lousonna (Site of Lousonna)

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→ Pully et son port (Pully and its marina)

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→ Lutry, le bourg et la plage

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With its fishermen's huts and small holiday cottages, this port invites you to escape. All the lake birds cohabit peacefully here.

Around 15 B.C., Romans stopped in the area.

Deciding it was a promising location, they settled here, creating the city of Lousonna. In the 4th century, the Teutons migrated to the Cité, moving the heart of the town away from the shores.

→ Ouchy, bassin de radoub

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Previously, this romantic tower built in 1823 was located on a island. Today, this sentinel marks the end of the Ouchy quays. The walk continues on a footpath along the waterfront towards Pully.

(Mouth of the Vuachère river)

The only Lausanne river that remains close to its natural state, the Vuachère flows into Lake Geneva.

A small wild paradise on the edge of the town.

Pully, all aboard! At the marina, old freshwater sailors rub shoulders with young racers and famous yachtsmen. If you'd rather stay on firm ground, you can enjoy a ride on the miniature train.

In Lutry, the mediaeval village was the first stage on the route to the Alps. Its old rooftops contemplate the lake serenely. From the beach – a hugely popular spot in the summer – you'll enjoy a beautiful view on the Alps.

Lausanne to port, the Alps to starboard. Yet some are hard at work here, with boats dredging the shallows and transporting building materials, perpetuating an ancient tradition.

FONTAINE OLYMPIQUE

A striking monument facing Lake Geneva and the Alps, this fountain indicates the presence of the Olympic Museum, invisible from the lakeside.

Tourists enjoy having their picture taken, eyes aglow with the beauty of the view.

(Lutry, the village and beach)

(Ouchy, maintenance and gravel docks)

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Built in 1901, Ouchy quays have long been a beloved spot for Lausanne inhabitants. In summer as in winter, people come here for a family walk, a romantic stroll, to enjoy an ice cream or a typical cheese fondue.

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The great Lavaux Trail UNESCO World Heritage vineyards

From the Olympic Museum to Chillon Castle, the 32-km long walking trail offers a wealth of sensations. Starting with the walk, eight and a half hours through Lavaux and its terraced vineyards, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in the category “Cultural Landscapes”. To the satisfaction of the physical exertion is added that of discovery. From village to village and through vineyards, an educational itinerary reveals the region’s eight designations of origin, with wines that are gaining an international reputation. Along the way, grape varieties and the notion of “terroir” (set of special characteristics linked to the geography, geology and climate of the area) become more familiar. Following the seasons, walkers can observe the work carried out in the vineyards. For those who wish to discover Lavaux in stages, each designation has set up a circuit and a secondary itinerary. Adventurers setting off on the great trail follow the signposts with the GT abbreviation. Located in strategic spots such as train stations and landing piers, these signs and other indications are supplemented with blue vineyard trail signs. www.lavaux.ch/fr/parcours.htm

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Lavaux Walk – from Grandvaux to Lutry

Strolling through picturesque winegrowers’ villages From the village of Grandvaux to the village of Lutry through the vineyards, a spectacular landscape presents itself to the walker. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Lavaux vineyard is laden with history. Lovers of good wine will discover new designations and ancestral methods of planting vines. Along the way, in a mediaeval setting, comic-strip fans will understand why Corto Maltese, Hugo Pratt’s hero, has his own statue in a winegrowers’ village, gazing out on the lake and mountains.

Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: Duration: On the way: Our advice:

Train from the Lausanne station to Grandvaux (free transport with the Lausanne Transport Card) Grandvaux village Lutry, bus N° 9, “Voisinand” stop A good two hours (with 1.5 hours walking) Various places to eat and taste wines are mentioned all along the way This integral walk by Pierre Corajoud, author of the “Flâneries lausannoises” guidebook, as well as “Lausanne en méandres” is available on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/balade_lavaux (in French only)

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→ Les cépages de Lavaux au chemin du Daley (Lavaux grape varieties at the chemin du Daley)

Grandvaux is one of the main winegrowing areas.

Along the way, you’ll discover the Chasselas, the main Lavaux grape variety and the ambassador of its “terroir”, that is the expression of the soil in the wine.

→ Le hameau viticole du Châtelard

(The winegrowers’ hamlet of the Châtelard)

A few houses, gardens and vines. The path that leads there crosses a brook marking the border between the Lutry and Villette designations.

→ Les toits médiévaux et la balance romaine de Savuit (Savuit’s mediaeval roofs and Roman scale)

The village speaks of past times, with its old tile roofs. You’ll even see a 17th-century scale that was used to weigh the grape harvest and hay. It is inspired by a Roman technique.

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There are several techniques to prune vines. In the past, each plant was secured to a wooden cane.

Nowadays, the plants are trained along metal trellises that often run parallel to the hillside.

→ Le château de Montagny-sur-Villette The awarding of UNESCO World Heritage status to the vineyard is also due to the architectural quality of the fine winegrowers’ houses. This castle is a good illustration of the harmony between the built environment and the landscape.

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(The “capites”, a built heritage in Aran)

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Hugo Pratt, a giant of comic strips, fell under the spell of this winegrowers’ village where he lived surrounded by books. Through his famous character Corto Maltese, a statue and wine cellar pay him a panoramic tribute.

The Lavaux vineyard was landscaped in terraces, with close to 450 kilometres of walls in total. The stones, coming from screes, give the region its unique character.

→ Les capites, un patrimoine bâti à Aran Spread out in the vineyards, “capites” are small huts in which the winegrowers used to store their tools.

Today, they welcome passers-by, especially when it’s aperitif time.

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→ La tour Bertholod (Bertholod Tower)

A mediaeval architectural heritage, this tower has belonged since the 16th century to the commune of Payerne, situated in the north of the canton of Vaud. Some towns or cantons located far from the vineyards own lands there.

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Follow the guide What better way to explore than with guides enthusiastic about their city? → Walks and guided tours within Lausanne Estivale

Every year, from mid-June to mid-September, the Town of Lausanne offers many walks that are unusual, gourmet, musical or for children, as well as cultural, literary or detective guided walks that are entirely free.

Phone: +41 (0)21 315 25 55 www.lausanne.ch/estivale

→ Discover Pierre Corajoud’s unusual walks

Ethnologist and geographer, writer and guide, Pierre Corajoud leads all year round a series of guided walks in the town’s different districts on varied themes: nature in town, along the m2 metro line, encountering trees, discovering vegetable patches, etc. Walks are open to the public. Private, customised walks possible. www.baladefamille.ch

→ AGLT guides at your service

The AGLT (Lausanne Tourist Guide Association) offers you tours of the town of Lausanne as well as excursions in the Lake Geneva, Lavaux, Montreux, Gruyères and Geneva regions. Discover our heritage and landscapes in the company of our experienced and multilingual guides. To receive a detailed offer: Phone: +41 (0)21 613 73 74 www.visitelausanne.ch/en

→ Visits with the MdA (Seniors’ Movement) guides

Long-time inhabitants of Lausanne, they will lead you on a discovery of the rich urban heritage, with passion and historical depth. Their various walks explore the town centre and the Cité. The routes are tailored to visitors’ tastes and wishes.

Visits of the Cathedral Free guided tours, week days from July to September, at 10am, 11am, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Phone: +41 (0)21 320 12 62 www.lausanne-a-pied.ch/en

→ FOXTRAIL, the urban adventure for two people and more

With Foxtrail, discovering Lausanne becomes an adventure. This new kind of orientation course, suitable for families with children over eight years old, groups of friends as well as companies, combines new technologies and the hunt for clues hidden in the urban area. All senses awakened, you discover unsuspected passages, while well-known streets appear in a new perspective. In Lausanne, both trails offered last about 2 hours 30.

Phone: +41 (0)41 329 80 00 www.foxtrail.ch/en-us/trails/lausanne

→ Guided Segway tours

On a segway, Lausanne reveals itself at the rhythm of soft mobility. While experimenting new balance sensations, you discover the town standing tall, with a more extensive field of vision. With Mobileo, take part in a Segway city tour and visit Lausanne ever so smoothly and with better visibility.

Phone: +41 (0)840 42 42 42 www.mobileo.ch/lausanne

→ Guided audio walk

Listen in to Lausanne, discovering the town on foot and at your own pace. Start by downloading on your player the three trails that make up an audio-guided walk.

Each section is distinct and independent, and lasts 1 hour 15, including commentaries. Walkers can follow all or part of these three trails that illustrate one aspect or another of the town from a particular perspective.

Nature in town Lasts around 1 hour 15 including commentaries.

(Points of interest n° 2 to n° 8) Historical and modern centres Lasts around 1 hour 15 including commentaries.

(Points of interest n° 9 to n° 18) Around Lake Geneva Lasts around 1 hour 15 including commentaries.

(Points of interest n° 19 to n° 28) Directly download the audio MP3 walk and brochure on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/excursions

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Original outings Set off on an adventure in unusual places → Art en ville (Art in town)

→ Le chemin du Sport (Sport Track)

Each place strikes a particular artistic chord. In streets, squares and parks, over 70 works of art make up an open-air museum of Lausanne’s cultural heritage. www.art-en-ville.ch

A didactic walk under Olympic colours, in exceptional surroundings. www.lausanne.ch/sports-track

→ Fountains in the city

Three routes take you to see some of Lausanne’s fountains. Every fountain has its very own story to tell. www.lausanne.ch/balades-thematiques

In the tracks of foxes, follow the Vuachère river’s natural course, from La Sallaz to Ouchy. A way of enjoying the forest in town. www.lausanne.ch/vuachere

→ Balades dans l’Ouest lausannois

→ Lausanne Nature – 2017 activities

(walks in the western part of Lausanne)

The western part of the town is drastically changing and is also an iconic location to observe the urban fabric’s evolution. Exploring it on foot, you’ll see the past and future towns overlap. www.lausanne.ch/balades-thematiques

→ Le Chemin du Renard (Fox’s Trail)

In Lausanne, nature and town merge. The Parks and Land Service works to maintain this balance and it suggests walks that will give you the full measure of the urban landscape’s green heritage. www.lausanne.ch/nature

More walks and all information on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/excursions

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Panoramic trains rides Go for a ride in a breathtaking setting → goldenpass.ch/en

Clichés do have their good side, especially when it comes to food. While enjoying the comfort of a “Belle-Époque” train or immersing yourself in the mountain scenery aboard a modern carriage with panoramic windows, you’ll delight in the Switzerland of chocolate and cheese.

→ lavauxexpress.ch/en

Located between Lutry and Chardonne, the Lavaux terraced vineyards are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. To discover this landscape symbolising the harmonious interaction between nature and culture, the Lavaux Express touristic train is an ideal means of travel. Through the vineyards, this little convoy runs through the most beautiful spots of steep hillside overlooking the lake. Departing depending on the day from the Lutry or Cully landing pier, the train links the villages that have all preserved their winegrowers’ soul and traditional architecture.

→ lavaux-panoramic.ch/en

Discover alone, with your family or friends the picturesque paths of Lavaux terraced vineyards.

A sumptuous course in a magnificent setting where one can gauge the noble quality of work in the vineyards. Clinging to the Lavaux slopes, a terraced vineyard unfolds beneath your eyes in its full majesty.

Its stone walls date back to the 12th century, when monks cleared forests to plant the first grapevines.

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Must-dos in the area Discoveries for intense emotions → aquaparc.ch/en

Dive into the “Lake Geneva Caribbean” and discover a magical place for the whole family’s enjoyment; in Le Bouveret.

→ glacier3000.ch/en

Swoosh down the giant waterslides of the Renens swimming pool.

A paradise for excursions in both summer and winter!

The panoramic cable-car ride is spectacular in itself.

On reaching the altitude of 3,000 metres (10,000 feet), you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view from Peak Walk by Tissot of the 24 mountain peaks towering at 4,000 metres (13,000 feet), amongst which the Jungfrau, Matterhorn and Mont-Blanc.

→ chaplinsworld.com/en

→ grottesdevallorbe.ch/english

→ aquasplash.ch

It’s in the Manoir du Ban, near Vevey, where Charlie Chaplin spent the last 25 years of his life, that the astonishing museum site dedicated to Charlie Chaplin and his works offer more than 3,000 m2 full of discoveries, experiences and emotions. In partnership with the Musée Grévin.

→ chillon.ch/en

To visit Chillon Castle is like going back in time. Each room discloses part of its history – whether it is everyday life at the Savoy court or that of the Bernese bailiffs. The audiovisual terminals with eight mini-films will inform you even further on the site’s thousandyear-old history.

The Caves at Vallorbe offer a spectacular display of mineral beauty. Inside these caves – amongst the most beautiful in Europe – there is an exhibition of more than 250 minerals from all over the world.

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→ juraparc.ch

Dancing with wolves, bears, buffalos and wild horses at Juraparc! This wildlife park, laid out in a forest and rocky landscape, allows you to admire these fine lords of wild fauna.

→ le-nest.ch/en

Come and learn all about the food we eat today and enjoy the unique experience this playful discovery space offers.

→ mines.ch

Visit the only salt mines in Switzerland that are still active! Over 60 km of galleries and wells in operation since 1684. Penetrating into the heart of the salt mountain aboard the miners’ train is fun for the whole family.

→ parc-aventure.ch

A leisure concept in the forest, for both children and proven adventurers, in Aigle, at the Signal de Bougy and in Sion.

→ signaldebougy.ch

The Signal de Bougy, its Parc Pré Vert, its Golf at an altitude of 707 metres and its Club House are accessible to all. Discover the activities for children, its farm, adventure park, mini-golf, miniland, restaurant with a terrace and exceptional panorama!

→ tropiquarium.ch

Nearby Lausanne, this tropical zoo plays an important role in safeguarding and preserving threatened species.

Here, you can observe Komodo dragons, Siamese crocodiles, African penguins and also giants Galapagos turtles. Furthermore you will have the opportunity to discover our biodiversity.

→ zoo-servion.ch

The zoo fascinates both children and adults. Close to Lausanne, on the fringes of the Jorat forests, the Servion Zoo is home to big cats, primates and rich northern and local wildlife. A self-service restaurant and playground are open all year round.

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