Lausanne Discoveries by LAUSANNE TOURISME

LAUSANNE Discoveries

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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 city in the world! It is Olympic Capital, city of study, commercial centre, convention venue... and leisure destination. But, above all else, a champion of sustainable development and, as such, blessed with an abundance of public transport, recreational areas and green spaces. List of contents Welcome to Lausanne

General information

Discover Lausanne and its region by public transport

Spotlight on main areas of tourist interest

Of manageable dimensions with everything uniquely close at hand. Just a short walk or a few minutes away. Even more so, you will find, with the m2 metro line, a world first, which enables you to move around by combining rail transport and walking.

Zone 1 / Cité – Mon-Repos

Zone 2 / Town centre

Zone 3 / Ouchy – Railway station

Zone 4 / Vidy – Hautes Ecoles

Zone 5 / Sauvabelin – CHUV

Other places of interest

Surrounding communities (FERL)

Suggested walks

Annual events

Discover the museums of Lausanne and Pully

Suggested reading on Lausanne

Whether you are staying with us for a moment, for a day or longer, you may now explore this city at leisure, district by district, whatever your purpose, your requirements or your interests. Thus free to compile your own itinerary, this city will surprise you as it reveals a marvellous capacity to bring pleasure at every turn. Welcome and enjoy your discoveries!

Claude Petitpierre Director 1

General information Population

131,000 inhabitants Greater Lausanne area: 300,000 inhabitants Direct connection from Geneva-Cointrin International Airport by train or road in 40 minutes Direct trains: TGV from Paris, EC directs from Paris to Milan and ICE from Frankfurt and Munich La Blécherette Airport in Lausanne (875 m of runway)

Access

Altitude

372 m at the lakeside 495 m at the town centre 852 m at the north of the town

Official language

French

Time zone

GMT + 1 (summer time zone + 1 = March to October)

Climate

Mild. No harsh winters Annual average temperature: 14° C Average summer temperature: 24° C

Public holidays

New Year – 1 and 2 January Good Friday Easter Monday Ascension Day Pentecost Swiss National Day – 1 August Lundi du Jeûne (September bank holiday) 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

Sports & Olympic Movement The Olympic Movement has based its capital here. A city open to the world, a sports ground in every sense of the word with level playing surfaces, valleys and mountains, snow for Nordic or alpine sports, an area of water where the wind propels some of the world’s best sailors, nature preservation… a setting that draws major international sports institutions in the wake of the IOC. From football to golf, walking to athletics, swimming to climbing, cycling to equestrianism… in this region it is possible to practise or compete in any individual or team sport at the highest level.

Accommodation At the heart of the great movements that shaped Europe, travellers knew Lousonna as a bustling port back in Roman times. The noble art of hotelkeeping, a hallmark of Swiss tourism, evolved here naturally. The Peace of Ouchy, Treaty of Lausanne and Reparations Conference spread the reputation of Lausanne hotelkeepers far and wide. A world first, the Lausanne Hotel School continues to enhance the image of this city of study, conventions, culture, sport and well-being, which the Olympic Movement has chosen as its capital city. From campsite to bed & breakfast, youth hostel to palace, more than 5,000 beds are available in a wide range of categories, styles and settings.

Art and culture Dance, photography, Art Brut, Olympism, cinema, fine arts… for amateurs and enthusiasts alike, young and old, Lausanne’s museums explore the past, present and future. At the base of the slope for daredevil skateboarders, budding Einsteins stop off at the Espace des Inventions, close by the lake, at the Vallée de la Jeunesse. Time for an unusual break.

Wine and gastronomy An exceptional wealth of award-winning establishments provides a large choice of gourmet restaurants and local fare. Numerous ethnic restaurants, cosy little bistros... Switzerland’s second wine-producing region with the Lavaux vineyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Wireless Internet in Lausanne The City of Lausanne offers wireless Internet access at the heart of the town and at the lakeside. In fact, nine Wi-Fi access points are available in the town’s main squares – Flon, Palud, Riponne, Saint-François, Montbenon, Navigation, Port – and at the Service des automobiles and La Blécherette Airport, giving residents and tourists in Lausanne free Internet access. All you need is a laptop equipped with a wireless network card to use this service, set up by the multimedia department and benefiting from the city’s network infrastructure.

Shopping Lausanne’s streets offer everything that today’s qualityconscious shoppers could desire. Retail outlets of every kind await you in the town centre; food, fashion, clocks and watches, opticians, entertainment electronics, pharmacies, galleries, bookshops. Everything you need lies within this area. Visit the markets on Wednesday or Saturday mornings. When it’s time for an aperitif settle down on a rare empty seat on a summer terrace. As weary customers share a glass of the local wine, tongues are loosened to reveal an accent which, elsewhere, they try to disguise a little.

Discover Lausanne by public transport With more than one hundred years of experience, today tl is a leading provider of transport for the 300,000 inhabitants of the Lausanne region. The public transport networks serve a densely populated urban agglomeration comprising eleven communes and a vast area covering a hinterland with a wealth of different commercial, agricultural and leisure activities. The company – which employs nearly 1,000 people, more than half of whom are drivers – is also a strong link in the Vaudois economy with a turnover approaching 150 million francs. With 27 urban, 8 regional and 2 metro lines in operation, Lausanne has one of the most compact networks in Switzerland and even in Europe, if you count the number of electric vehicles in circulation (trolleybus, metro). www.t-l.ch Mobilis, your ticket to ride. You travel in one or several zones from your point of departure to your destination. The number of zones crossed will determine the 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

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!

Main areas of tourist interest in Lausanne 5

1 Cité – Mon-Repos The cradle of the city is a delightful group of medieval buildings huddled together and housing shops, art galleries and friendly bars. The Cité will seduce you with its gently captivating atmosphere, its invitation to a leisurely stroll, its laidback approach... and its party vibe. With regard to the latter, many goodwill events are staged for the public at the height of summer every year. The lovely Mon-Repos public park is in the immediate vicinity, with the added appeal of a large aviary of exotic birds. The park is also the setting of the Federal Tribunal, the seat of supreme judicial authority of the Swiss Confederation (CH).

2 Town centre A shopping district packed with chic and shock: high-end fashion and trendy fashion as well as stunning contemporary gems, table arts, objets d’art from all over the world and, of course, watches, chocolates and tobacco for connoisseurs, not to mention some prestigious art galleries! This mecca of shopping in Lausanne offers numerous attractive meeting points: you will find twenty or so bars, clubs and discos, some featuring bold interior design statements, two well-known jazz cellars and popular nightspots for clubgoers.

3 Ouchy – Railway station The Lausanne Riviera, celebrated in word and song by poets and musicians alike, is a rendezvous for lovers of nature and recreation: floral quays, parks and gardens planted with ancient trees, yachting resorts, grand hotels and little bistros, terraces, shops... Just below the station, a few minutes’ walk away, are the botanical museum and gardens and the tree-filled park of Montriond hill. At the foot of this hill, the Place de Milan provides fantastic fun in “intelligent” woods for children and a vast area for the free enjoyment of ball games. Finally, Montchoisi swimming pool is transformed into an outdoor skating rink during winter.

4 Vidy – Hautes Ecoles This is where you will find the IOC headquarters, numerous sports grounds and recreational amenities such as Bourget Park, which runs alongside the lake for more than a kilometre, is open for bathing and has two different faces: from October to March, people take solitary walks amidst wind and water whilst, from April to September, the grassed areas are occupied by armies of families and students from sunrise until well into the night. At Dorigny, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) constitutes one of the biggest campuses in Switzerland.

5 Sauvabelin – CHUV It’s the countryside within the city: Sauvabelin Tower and lookout post provide superb panoramic views for walkers. Up above, forests of oak surround Sauvabelin Lake, another attraction of which is the animal park. An authentic Swiss chalet, rustic cheesemakers, a restaurant with its feet in the water, countless gastronomic delights waiting to be discovered, not to mention the magnificent grounds around the Hermitage Foundation and its renowned exhibitions of art. To be found close by is the Vaudois University Hospital Centre (CHUV), at the cutting edge in many fields of research. Another unsung glory: the Claude Verdan Foundation, Rue du Bugnon 21, which pays tribute to the wonderful “tool” that is the human hand!

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Cité – Mon-Repos

No. 16, stop “Pierre-Viret” stop “Bessières”

Cathedral

History Museum

Situated next to the Cathedral and built in successive stages between the 11th and 15th centuries, 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.

Château Saint-Maire

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 remin-iscent of northern Italy and also to be seen in others of the region’s chateaux.

Major Davel

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.

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 6,000 pipes. (Cf. walk A)

Built in the middle of the 16th cen-tury, 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.

Escaliers du Marché

Mon-Repos Park

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)

The covered flight of steps leading from the Place de la Palud to the Cathedral is surely one of the most picturesque spots in the town centre. Built in the 13th cen-tury to link the town’s two markets in the Middle Ages, these steps are bordered by terraced buildings dating back to the 16th century.

Federal Tribunal and its grounds

Ancienne Académie

No. 13, stop “Mon-Repos”

Situated in the upper section of Mon-Repos Park, the imposing neo-Classical Federal Tribunal was inaugurated in 1927. In the grounds, hidden among the vegetation, are a few 19th- century structures inspired by the Romantic concept of English gardens: a neo-Gothic tower leading to a small waterfall and a grotto, a neo-Classical temple offering a lovely view of Lake Geneva and the mountains, and an old orangerie partly constructed of elegant yellow Jura limestone.

zone1 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 22:00 and 2:00. 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.

Walks A

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.

Mon-Repos Park 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

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).

4 Palais de Rumine

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. Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 17 stop “Bel-Air” stop “Riponne – Maurice Béjart”

Saint-Laurent Church

3 Place de la Palud

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 9:00 to 19:00. 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)

Until the beginning of the 19th century, the Rue de Bourg, which is a pedestrian zone today, was one of the main thoroughfares of old Lausanne. In those days the town only extended over three hills, those of 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 18thcentury houses. Today this street is popular with keen shoppers.

2 Place and Church Saint-François

1 Rue de Bourg

Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 66 stop “Saint-François” stop “Bessières”

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.

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

Bel-Air Tower and Salle Métropole

Nos. 22, 18, 60, stop “Lausanne-Flon”

Flon Quarter

This quarter at the heart of Lausanne has undergone non-stop 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.

Nos 4,6,7,9,13, 17, stop «Chauderon» stop «Lausanne-Chauderon»

Tour de l’Ale

Nos. 12, 16, 66, stop “Montbenon”

stop “Lausanne-Flon”

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.

Esplanade de Montbenon, Casino and Tribunal

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 Joséphine Baker and trumpeter Louis Armstrong. Many shows are still held there throughout the year.

In the very heart of the city, the Esplanade de Montbenon offers exceptional views over Lake Geneva and the mountains, all in an idyllic natural setting. Two regal buildings are the crowning glory of this esplanade: the Casino 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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Did you know…? 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 welcom-ing place. Whilst there, you can try the famous “topettes” of regional wines.

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.

B Situated on a sort of ridge, the Esplanade de Montbenon is a peaceful spot where it is pleasant to walk amongst extensive lawns and flowerbeds against a backdrop of lake and mountains. Some nice detours will take you in just a few minutes to the Flon Quarter, on the one hand, and the railway station, on the other.

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Ouchy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Railway station

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, or pleasant, tree-lined quays offering stunning glimpses of Lake Geneva, Evian, the Savoy Alps and the renowned Lavaux vineyard.

2 Olympic Museum

1 Ouchy

Nos. 8, 25, stop “Musée Olympique” stop “Délices”

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. (Cf. walk A)

3 Elysée Museum

No. 2, stop “Ouchy” stop “Ouchy”

No 2, stop «Croix-d’Ouchy» No 8, stop «Musée Olympique» No 25, stop «Elysée» stop «Délices»

Situated in a charming 18thcentury 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 Mme. de Staël.

No. 8, stop “Denantou” , No. 25, stop “Musée Olympique”

4 Denantou Park

No. 2, stop “Ouchy” stop “Ouchy”

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 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)

5 “Drifting along” at Ouchy

There are several ways of taking a tour of Lake Geneva specifically to enjoy the panoramic views of Lausanne and the surrounding area: the luxurious CGN boats, some steamers among them, the solar-powered Aquarel boats (from June to September) or even pedalos, propelled by driver power.

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.

Boulevard de Grancy

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.

8 Lausanne Railway Station

Montriond Ridge

Nos. 1, 3, 21, stop “Lausanne-Gare” stop “Lausanne-Gare”

No. 1, stop “Epinettes” stop “Grancy”

stop «Grancy»

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).

Nos. 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 12, 17, stop “Georgette”

9 Beautiful buildings: Synagogue and old hotels

No 1, stop «Dapples» No 25, stop «Beauregard»

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. 20

zone3 Did you know…? 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 (by a passage that starts above the escalators) and arrive, in less than 10 minutes, at the Elysée Museum, devoted to photography, and its superb gardens.

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 (On the tracks of the fox leaflet available at Lausanne Tourisme).

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Vidy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hautes Ecoles

No. 2, stop “Bellerive”

No. 2, stop “Théâtre de Vidy”

Vidy Miniature Train

This train for small (and big) children chugs along the shores of the lake between lawns and pine forests. It was brought into service in 1964 at the time of the National Exhibition being held in Lausanne. Major embankment works were carried out on the shores of the lake at the time. In fact, the route now taken by the miniature train used to be part of… the lake.

Nos. 1,6, stop «Maladière», No. 2 stop «Maladière-Lac», No. 25, stop «Bois-de-Vaux»

Vidy green zone and beaches

At the entrance to the city, the vast recreational zone of Vidy spans the shores of Lake Geneva, providing sheer enjoyment for lovers of nature and fresh air. Long sandy beaches are lined by wide areas of grass, dotted with beautiful trees. There is also a yachting resort, a string of waterside bars and restaurants, a famous theatre, numerous sports facilities (beach volleyball court, mini-golf, skate park…) and even a bird reserve graced with a romantic pond. (Cf. walks A and B)

Lausanne-Vidy Roman Museum and ruins

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 nonswimmers’ pool, a paddling pool and lakeside beaches.

Bellerive Swimming Pool

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.

No. 2, stop “Maladière-Lac”

Le château de Vidy

No. 25, stop “Bois-de-Vaux” stop “Malley”

Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery

Nos. 33, 701, 705, stop «EPFL» or «Piccard» stop «UNIL-Dorigny» or «EPFL»

No. 13, stop «Vallée de la Jeunesse» Nos. 32,33, stop «Malley» stop «Malley»

Vallée de la Jeunesse

Nestling in a small valley, this expanse of greenery provides lovely glimpses over Lake Geneva. It was created to mark the National Exhibition held in Lausanne in 1964. It is also a favourite spot for rose lovers, with countless varieties decorating the gently sloping lawns in a stunning pageant of colours.

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. 24

Hautes Ecoles

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 campagnes 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…).

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 hosts 25,000 students, in other words 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.

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 mini-golf or the IOC headquarters among them.

B 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 SaintSulpice, 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHUV

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 a 100 years old and are home to several species of birds such as the owl, as well as a large colony of bats. (Cf. walks A and B)

2 Sauvabelin Lake

Created in 1888, this little 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, rhetic cow…

Sauvabelin Tower

1 Sauvabelin Forest

No. 16, stop “Lac de Sauvabelin”

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.

stop «CHUV»

Vaudois University Hospital Centre (CHUV)

The CHUV comprises several buildings of which the main one, overlooking a good part of the town, was built in 1982. At the leading edge of research in many fields, this cantonal hospital employs more than 8,000 professionals and regularly hosts major medical conventions. No. 16, stop “Hermitage”

Hermitage Estate and Museum

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.

4 Vivarium

No. 16, stop “Vivarium”

There is a rather unusual museum on the edge of Sauvabelin Forest, entirely given over to reptiles. Snakes, lizards, bird spiders, crocodiles, tortoises… can be viewed in conditions akin to their natural habitat. The central theme is the astonishing diversity of these creatures.

zone5 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.

Walks A From Sauvabelin Lake it is possible to follow the arrows of a looping marked trail, entitled “Around the tower”. This 5-kilometre forest itinerary will allow you to explore Sauvabelin Forest and the beautiful Flon River falls.

B It is a good half-hour’s very pleasant walk downhill to the town centre or the Cité district from Sauvabelin Lake, passing through the bucolic Hermitage Estate. To do this, simply follow the “Around the tower” signs as far as marker No. 4, then go through the meadows down to the Hermitage and its museum before finally reaching the heart of the city through English gardens dotted with majestic trees. 29

Other places of interest (outside zones) 4 5 1

2 3

Nos. 1, 21, stop “Blécherette”

1 La Blécherette Airport

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

Nos. 2, 3, 21, stop “Beaulieu”, or No. 2, 21 stop “Jomini”

2 Beaulieu Congress and Exhibition Centre

With an area of over 60,000 square metres, this complex close to the city centre offers numerous conference rooms. A variety of exhibitions are also held there throughout the year, among them the traditional national Comptoir Suisse fair in September. Nos. 2,21, stop «Jomini», or No. 3, stop «Beaulieu»

3 Collection of Art Brut

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

stop “Croisettes”, then

Nos. 45, 62, 64, stop “Chalet-à-Gobet”

4 Chalet-à-Gobet recreation zone in Jorat Forest in Jorat Forest

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, where bicycles are also available to hire. stop “Croisettes”, then

No. 45, stop “Ecole hôtelière”

5 Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne

Open for more than a century and, as such, the oldest of its kind in the world, the Lausanne Hotel School provides advanced training for jobs in the hospitality industry. Catering for nearly 1,500 students of more than 80 different nationalities, the school is situated in the heights of the city, adjoining the sweeping expanse of the Jorat Forest.

Surrounding communities Departing from Lausanne... 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!

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Lutry stop «Lutry»

No. 9, stop “Voisinand”, or Nos. 68, 69, stop “Lutry Port”

Situated to the east of Lausanne, this medieval market town on the shores of Lake Geneva is a maze of charming little streets and inner courtyards in the shadow of pretty buildings: chateau, churches, towers… The village centre is also home to art galleries, shops and specialist stores. It is a short walk to the quays, where it is nice to take a stroll past the welcoming terraces. Outside the village, vineyards cover a large part of the commune; these terraces, which feature pretty hamlets such as Le 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”).

Pully Nos. 9, 47, 48, stop “Pully-Clergère” Nos. 4, 25, 47, 48, stop “Pully-Gare” Nos. 8, 47, stop “Port de Pully” stop «Pully»

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-dePully. A walk to the gateway to the town in a setting of untamed natural beauty.

Saint-Sulpice stop «Bourdonnette» or «EPFL» then No. 701, stop «Saint-Sulpice» or Bus No. 25, stop «Bourdonnette», then No. 30, stop “Saint-Sulpice”

Situated to the west of Lausanne, this residential district elegantly spans the shores of Lake Geneva. One after the other, several areas of greenery provide stunning glimpses not only of this vast surface of water framed by mountains, but also of the Lausanne metropolitan area and the famous Lavaux vineyard. Close to the shores, a Romanesque church set in extensive grounds reveals 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. 30), it is possible to walk for several kilometres along the shores of the lake towards Morges on pretty paths leading to the mouth of the Venoge past the wild beaches of Le Laviau.

Bussigny-près-Lausanne No. 17, stop «Buyère» or «Cocagne»

stop «Bussigny»

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

stop «Mouline»

No. 30, stop «Chavannes-Plaine»

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 “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.

Crissier Nos. 18, 32, 56 stop “Crissier-Centre”

Situated to the west of Lausanne, not far from an important zone of commercial and craft enterprises, this village of manageable dimensions is a little haven of peace arranged around the Place Fredy Girardet, inaugurated in 1998, a short while after the retirement of the famous restaurateur. Philippe Rochat is now running this prestigious gourmet restaurant in the square with great gusto. Mainly comprising renovated farms and small premises, the heights above the village have an extensive area of greenery, the place de fête Montassé, 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 stop â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cerisaieâ&#x20AC;?

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. 30), follow the romantic meanders of the Venoge River amidst beautiful woods. You can actually reach the mouth of the river in one hour.

Suggested walks

Technology on the move Guided visits of the town are a long-established tradition in Lausanne, where numerous initiatives have been taken to discover the city on foot or by means of a system of gentle walks. Today, thanks to the latest technological developments in the field of communications, countless possibilities are open to people wishing to tour an attractive and magical city blessed with a somewhat undulating topography... City tours of Lausanne with Key Tours team of expert multilingual guides is available all year round to provide commentaries during city tours (on foot or by bus). www.keytours.ch

On tour with older people The Mouvement des Aînés (MDA), in collaboration with the City of Lausanne and Lausanne Tourisme, provides visitors with several experienced and erudite guides who share their love of their city (themed visits for individuals and groups). www.lausanne.ch - www.lausanne-tourisme.ch

Walks by Pierre Corajoud Ethnologist and geographer, writer and guide, Pierre Corajoud, in collaboration with Lausanne Tourisme, leads around twenty guided walks, including “Along the m2 metro”, in different districts of the city and on several themes, whether in the vineyards of Lavaux or kitchen gardens, both for individuals and specific groups. http://balade.wordpress.ch

Podcast Cityscope Lausanne The Cityscope Lausanne audio-visual guide offers the public the opportunity to explore the heart of the city by retracing the course of its history with the help of podcast technology. What a symbol! Ten stations form an unexpected route that can be downloaded free of charge. The commentaries and explanations are courtesy of Bruno Corthésy, an architectural historian. Devices are provided free of charge to people with no multimedia player. www.downtown-lausanne.ch

Audio-guided walks Visit Lausanne at liberty “à la carte” thanks to detailed commentaries and anecdotes by Pierre Corajoud contained on a portable CD player, which can be switched to some thirty points of interest. www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/balade

Annual events in Lausanne

Spring • Mednat Expo et Agrobiorama Expo, natural medicine, well-being and health show. Beaulieu Lausanne. www.mednatexpo.ch • Polymanga, major Swiss event covering manga, video games and Japanese culture. Beaulieu Lausanne. www.polymanga.com • Cully Jazz Festival. Cully. www.cullyjazz.ch • Lausanne 20k, fun run in the city. www.20km.ch • Lausanne Carnival. City centre. www.carnavalausanne.ch • Luna Park, spring fun fair. Place Bellerive, Ouchy. • Béjart Ballet Lausanne Dance Spectacular. Théâtre de Beaulieu. www.bejart.ch • EPHJ – EPMT, professional Watchmaking and Jewellery Environment Show and professional Microtechnology Environment. Beaulieu Lausanne. www.ephj.ch – www.epmt.ch • Fête de la Musique in various rooms, streets and squares of the city. www.lausanne.ch/fetedelamusique

Summer

Autumn

• Lausanne Estivale 2010, more than 400 free events right across the city. www.lausanne.ch/lausanneestivale • Festival de la Cité Lausanne, drama, music, jazz, dance, etc. in the city. www.festivalcite.ch • Lausanne Triathlon & World Cup, Lausanne-Ouchy. www.trilausanne.ch • CEV Satellite Beach Volley Lausanne, tournament. Lausanne-Vidy. www.beachvolleylausanne.ch • Athletissima 2010, international athletics meeting in Lausanne. Stade Olympique de la Pontaise. www.athletissima.ch • BDFIL - 6th Lausanne International Cartoon Festival. Quartier de la Riponne. www.bdfil.ch • Comptoir Suisse, national fair. Beaulieu Lausanne. www.comptoir.ch • Beau-Rivage Palace Grand Prix, regatta for multihulls off Ouchy. www.challengejuliusbaer.com • Museum Night, events and happenings in various museums and cultural locations in Lausanne and the surrounding area. www.lanuitdesmusees.ch

• Babyplanet, the Swiss show for new parents and parents-to-be. Beaulieu Lausanne. www.babyplanet.ch • Cirque Knie circus. Place Bellerive, Ouchy. www.knie.ch • Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival. Various locations. www.luff.ch • Animalia, international pet exhibition. Beaulieu Lausanne. www.beaulieu.org • Lausanne Marathon, footpaths along the banks of Lake Geneva. www.lausanne- marathon.com • Jazzonze+ Festival Lausanne. Casino de Montbenon. www.jazzonzeplus.ch • Metropop Festival. Salle Métropole. www.metropop.ch • Antiques Show. Beaulieu Lausanne. www.e-antiquites.ch

Winter • Christmas Market. Place Saint-François. www.noel-lausanne.ch • Swiss’expo agriculture and international dairy show. Beaulieu Lausanne. www.swiss-expo.com • Prix de Lausanne international competition for young dancers. Théâtre de Beaulieu. www.prixdelausanne.org

Discover the main museums of Lausanne and Pully The majestic beauty of the scenery is not the only pleasure on offer in this mild-mannered country, French in its expression, where Latin influences can be clearly felt. You will probably find more museums here than anywhere else on earth. Most of these museums are of an astonishing, vibrant and dynamic diversity, mirroring a whole range of local traditions, cultural life, past history and interests and subjects of every kind. Collection donated by Jean Dubuffet, works by other outsiders from all over the world.

Swiss Film Archive A place of commemoration and conservation, the Film Archive has around 65,000 copies of cinematographic works. Recognised as a foundation of public value, the Film Archive is the only place of its kind on Swiss soil. It plays a significant role on the Swiss cinema scene, most notably by taking part in the Locarno Festival. In Lausanne it offers an eclectic programme to help visitors discover international and Swiss cinema. Some screenings are attended by directors.

Claude Verdan Foundation – Hand Museum The ability of the human hand to grip and manipulate is wondrous. It is the means by which man shapes the ideas produced in his brain. Culture is based on the hand, a fundamental characteristic of the human race that has ensured the success of our species. Hermitage Foundation Temporary exhibitions of paintings and sculpture from 1850 to 1920 (Impressionism and French art) in a 19thcentury residence set in a magnificent park. The impressionists, Bonnard, Boudin and Magritte are at home in the Hermitage.

Collection of Art Brut Lausanne has been the capital of Art Brut since 1976. The only one of its kind in the world long before offshoot institutions appeared in Europe and the USA, the Collection of Art Brut remains the “parent company” and THE point of reference for marginal art. Its core collection in fact comes from the “inventor” of Art Brut himself, the French artist Jean Dubuffet, who was the first to recognise the presence of art in the spontaneous and culturally marginal creations that he discovered in asylums and prisons, or produced by spiritualists, outsiders and other misfits

Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History Fifteen thousand years of history in the Pays de Vaud! This is what’s on offer at the Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History, created in 1852 and based in the Palais de Rumine since 1906… Archaeological heritage of the Pays de Vaud, from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages.

Finally, the entomological collections (insects) are surely the highlight of the museum. Visitors will particularly love the fascinating world of ants. Regional and international fauna.

Cantonal Museum of Fine Art The Lausanne Cantonal Museum of Fine Art is the second oldest in Switzerland exclusively devoted to art, after Geneva and before Berne and Zurich. Works by Ducros, Bocion, Gleyre, Vallotton, Soutter, etc.

mudac – Museum of Design and Contemporary Arts The name of Lausanne’s trendiest museum is an acronym containing the initials of design and contemporary arts. It describes itself as a museum of transversal design. It spans the divide between the arts, which are no longer seen as major and minor, but as fluid and open to one another.

Cantonal Museum of Geology Housed in a jewel of Florentine architecture, the Palais de Rumine, the Cantonal Museum of Geology conceals many other exciting treasures, including a 16,000year-old mammoth skeleton, one of the most intact ever found in Europe; or an enormous tooth discovered in 1897, which proved to be that of a hippopotamus that foraged on the tropical shores of Morges some 1.8 million years ago.

Elysée Museum One of the first – and still rare – museums in Europe entirely given over to photography, the Elysée Museum has rapidly gained an international status and reputation since opening in October 1985. With a collection of some 120,000 original prints, it is based in an elegant 18th-century manor house set in an English garden overlooking the lake.

Cantonal Museum of Zoology In the main gallery, the permanent exhibition has an orderly display of the main vertebrate groups, whilst the comparative anatomy room has impressive explanations of skeletons and specimens in jars.

Lausanne Historical Museum The Lausanne History Museum is appropriately housed opposite the Cathedral in a historic building, the Bishop’s Palace, the oldest parts of which date back to the 11th century. Opened in 1918, it relates the history of Lausanne, from its prehistoric beginnings to the economic, social and urban revolutions of the 19th century. The most spectacular piece is without doubt the monumental model, on a scale of 1:200, portraying Lausanne in the 17th century.

Olympic Museum This is indisputably the best known of Lausanne’s museums over five continents. And the most visited: between 160,000 and 210,000 admissions annually, many children, many school parties. Juan Antonio Samaranch, president of the IOC from 1980 to 2001, wanted the museum to help promote and spread the ideals of the Olympic Movement. The museum uses images and symbols to show that “Olympism is not merely a matter of a sports competition: it is a philosophy of life whose roots are deeply embedded in our history. Sport, art and culture are the traditional pillars of Olympism”, states the official literature. The museum thus unites these three expressions of humanity under one roof.

Cantonal Money Museum Money, medals, tokens, seals, notes, weights, balances and cashbooks: the Cantonal Money Museum is one of the country’s biggest numismatic museums. Its collections are comprised of more than 80,000 monetary items and increase by a further 1,200 coins every year. It is also the legal depositary for any money found on Vaudois territory (to date, more than 150 treasures and 10,000 random coins).

Lausanne-Vidy Roman Museum A permanent exhibition tells the story of daily life on the shores of Lacus Lemannus twenty centuries ago. It was an era of change during which the people had to get used to a new language (Latin), writing, new technologies (stonework, tiles, glass, blown glass), new foods (olive oil, fish from the sea, dates),

all in the common market of the Roman Empire with its own currency and efficient network of communication. The museum is rounded off by a bucolic archaeological walk among the remains of the forum. Pully Museum Pully Museum adjoins “La Muette”, the family home of the writer C. F. Ramuz, in the heart of the town. Fully restored in 1991 in accordance with modern museum guidelines, its vocation is based around its architecture. A harmonious blend of past and present. Pully Roman Villa A terraced construction, this villa, the full extent of which is not yet known, displays all the features typical of large villas in the Roman era: private baths, reception rooms, porticos, leisure pool, mosaics and murals, all testifying to the affluence of the owner. The main construction and extension of the villa took place during the 1st century AD. Mosaics of the Lake Geneva arc. Non-exhaustive list

You will find all the exhibitions in the biannual EXPOS INFOS Ask for a copy in info cité offices, Place de la Palud 2 and Place Chauderon 7a, or in Lausanne Tourisme offices. 47

Suggested reading on Lausanne Allons-y Ville de Lausanne Language: French Price: free Available in info cité offices, Place de la Palud 2 and Place Chauderon 7a, or in Lausanne Tourisme offices (Ouchy and railway station) LAUSANNE Cartoville Guides Gallimard Collection: Cartoville Published: 2007 Language: French Price: CHF 17.10 Available in Lausanne Tourisme offices (Ouchy and railway station) or in bookshops LAUSANNE et le Léman Guides Gallimard Collection: Encyclopédies du Voyage Published: 2004 and 2005 Language: French Price: CHF 38.50 Available in bookshops

LAUSANNE, A City on Three Hills La bibliothèque des Arts Text: Pierre Corajoud Photographs: Jacques Straesslé Published: 2005 Languages: French, English Price: CHF 69.– Available in bookshops

Flâneries lausannoises Text: Pierre Corajoud Language: French Price: CHF 18.– Available in Lausanne Tourisme offices (Ouchy and railway station) Découvre ta ville en t’amusant Text: Pierre Corajoud Illustrations: Virginie Koechli Published: 2003 Language: French Price: CHF 18.– Available in Lausanne Tourisme offices (Ouchy and railway station)

CGN Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le lac Léman La bibliothèque des Arts Text: Maurice Decoppet Photographs: Jacques Straesslé Published: 2007 Languages: French, English Price: CHF 29.– Available in Lausanne Tourisme offices (Ouchy and railway station) or in bookshops

Merveilleuse campagne vaudoise Text: Pierre Corajoud Language: French Price: CHF 15.– Available in Lausanne Tourisme offices (Ouchy and railway station)

Le Petit Futé Lausanne 2008-2009 Published: 2008 Language: French Price: CHF 16.– Available in Lausanne Tourisme offices (Ouchy and railway station) or in bookshops

Lausanne en méandres Text : Pierre Corajoud Published : 2003 Language : French Price : CHF 15.Available in Lausanne Tourisme offices (Ouchy and railway station)

Terre des contrastes Text : Pierre Corajoud Published : 2005 Language : French Price : CHF 15.Available in Lausanne Tourisme offices (Ouchy and railway station) Architecture à vélo Lausanne Architectures Text : Mélanie Althaus, Quentin Gugelmann, Tamara Henry et Chantal Rey Photographs: Anne-Laure Lechat Published : 2008 Language : French Price : CHF 28.Available in Lausanne Tourisme offices (Ouchy and railway station)

Publishing details

Lausanne Discoveries Edition 2010 Publisher: Lausanne Tourisme & Convention Bureau av. de Rhodanie 2 – P.O. Box 49 CH-1000 Lausanne 6 Tel. 021 613 73 73 – Fax 021 616 86 47 www.lausanne-tourisme.ch editions@lausanne-tourisme.ch Editor: Pierre Corajoud Design: Rossich Assistant editor: Nicole Seira Printed by: Imprimeries Réunies Lausanne s.a. Photographic credits © Lausanne Tourisme; Muris Camo/ SFS Design, Hugues Siegenthaler, Urs Achermann, Régis Colombo/ www.diapo.ch, Bernard-H. Bissat, Jacques Straesslé, Alain Herzog, Nicole Chuard, Musée Romain, EHL, Christoph Schuerpf

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... and the surrounding communities

Lutry Pully Saint-Sulpice Bussigny-prĂ¨s-Lausanne Chavannes-prĂ¨s-Renens Crissier Ecublens