Lausanne UNMISSABLES All of Lausanne’s must-sees and must-discovers
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WELCOME TO LAUSANNE, A FRESH AND FESTIVE TOWN! For about 15 years, the Olympic Capital, carried by the impetus of its cosmopolitan youth, has become a sought-after urban destination. Do come and discover its plentiful designer boutiques, a nightlife rivalling that of European capitals and an incomparably relaxed lifestyle. Champion of sustainable development, the town reveals to you its various facets using muscle power or public transports. Trendy districts, old town, lakeside and university campus, forest areas above, not forgetting the neighbouring towns… this brochure takes you on a discovery of the unmissable spots in Lausanne and its surrounding area. To extend the enjoyment, Lausanne Tourisme innovates by offering 360° virtual tours: using your mobile device, you can locate various points of interest and “walk” into certain shops. On foot, by bus, by metro, on your tablet or smartphone, the gems of the Vaud capital will hold no more secrets for you. The whole Lausanne Tourisme team wishes you a visit of our city abundant in powerful emotions and experiences, to be shared with your family and friends, or with internet users the world over! Steeve Pasche Director
A LANDMARK SINCE 150 YEARS Founded in 1867, JUNOD is the oldest jewellery store in Lausanne, owned and managed by the same family. Representing the most famous watch brands in Switzerland, such as Audemars Piguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain, Chopard, Omega, Ulysse Nardin and Zenith, the luxury house of Junod has always attracted watch enthousiasts from around the world. In addition Junod proposes an exclusive selection of well-known jewellery names, Chopard, Chaumet, Messika, Mikimoto and others. The first floor also houses a spectacular watch museum showing rare and precious models, representing more than four centuries of watchmaking. Opening hours : Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm. Saturday from 9.30 am to 5 pm. Junod Watch Museum : Monday to Friday from 10 am to 12 am and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Groups more than 15 : By appointment only
place St-François 8, 1003 Lausanne — tél. 021 312 83 66 — info@junod-lausanne.ch
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CONTENTS LAUSANNE IN SHORT Situation – General information
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TOURIST INFORMATION AND PRACTICAL LAUSANNE Useful information to make your stay easier
UNMISSABLES FOR THE FAMILY 6 must-do activities
STAY CONNECTED And share your favourite discoveries
LAUSANNE ON THE MOVE Thanks to our virtual tours
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ACTIVITIES FOR MODEST BUDGETS A leisure offer accessible to all
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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND Travel with public transport
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UNMISSABLE PLACES Must visits
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48 Sauvabelin/Chalet-à-Gobet
OUR UNMISSABLE ADVERTISING PARTNERS To be discovered across the pages
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS Starting from Lausanne
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lutry 55 Pully 57 Saint-Sulpice 58 bussigny 59
Chavannes-près-renens 60 crissier 61 Écublens 62 romanel-sur-lausanne 63
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LAUSANNE IN SHORT
Lausanne benefits from a privileged location in the heart of Europe. It is easily reached by train, car or boat. If you fly in, you can choose between Geneva International Airport (45 minutes away by train) and Zurich Airport (2 hours 30 minutes away by train).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lausanne, capital of the canton of Vaud and fourth-largest town in Switzerland Lausanne sparkles with energy, its capacity to innovate and the diversity of its tourist offer for everyone. It hosts the headquarters of several multinational companies, renowned universities and research centres, dozens of international sports federations and many cultural institutions.
Official language: French
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Brussels 1h15
Frankfort 1h05
Berlin 1h35
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Vienna 1h40
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Average annual temperature: 14 °C Average summer temperature: 24 °C
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Madrid 2h00
Barcelona 1h25
Altitude 372 m by the lakeside 495 m in the town centre 852 m north of the town
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Town of Lausanne: ~ 140,000 inhabitants Urban area: ~ 400,000 inhabitants
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BANK HOLIDAYS IN 2017 New Year
January 1st
Official holiday
January 2nd
Good Friday
April 14th
Easter Monday
April 17th
Ascension Day
May 25th
Whit Monday
June 5th
Swiss National Day
August 1st
Federal Fast Monday
September 18th
Christmas
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TOURIST INFORMATION Three Tourist Office information and welcome centres are at your service at the CFF train station, the Cathedral and by the lakeside in the m2 metro “Ouchy-Olympique” station. You will find a host of services at your disposal there – maps, recommended routes and excursions from Lausanne, various brochures, lists of hotels, etc. – as well as culture and leisure news.
TOWN OF LAUSANNE – INFO CITÉ LAUSANNE TOURISME & CONVENTION BUREAU Administration Av. de Rhodanie 2 – Postbox 975 1001 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 613 73 21 info@lausanne-tourisme.ch Public information offices i Pl. de la Gare 9 CFF train station main hall All year round, every day: 9 am-7 pm i Metro station “Ouchy-Olympique” October to March, every day: 9 am-6 pm April to September, every day: 9 am-7 pm i Lausanne Cathedral April, May and September: Monday to Saturday: 9.30 am-1 pm/2-6.30 pm; Sunday: 1-5.30 pm June, July and August: Monday to Saturday: 9.30 am-6.30 pm; Sunday: 1-5.30 pm October to March: Monday to Saturday: 9.30 am1 pm/2-5 pm; Sunday: 2-5 pm Tourist information by phone ✆ +41 21 613 73 73
Information point for the town of Lausanne, the “info cité” office’s mission is to inform, orient and guide Lausanne people and passing guests. Pl. de la Palud 2 ✆ +41 21 315 25 55 www.lausanne.ch/infocite infocite@lausanne.ch Monday to Friday: 7.45-12 am/1.15-5 pm
Useful mobile applications Find here the applications that are useful for your stay in Lausanne: calendar, hotels, self-service bike rentals, public transports and much more
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en
All applications are freely downloadable. www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en/ infos/applications-mobiles.html
Parking de 1’190 places. Pour vos achats au centre-ville. Parking de 1’190 places. Pour vos achats au centre-ville. www.parking-riponne.ch
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PRACTICAL LAUSANNE
Here are useful contact details to keep at hand and make your stay easier. You have access to all the necessary information in our three information offices spread across the town (see p. 5).
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS ✆ 117 Police (crimes and theft, emergencies only) ✆ 118 Fire brigade ✆ 140 Roadside service ✆ 144 Ambulance
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS ✆ +41 21 314 11 11 CHUV – Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois (cantonal hospital) ✆ +41 848 133 133 Centre for on-call doctors ✆ 1811 Directory enquiry services ✆ 162 Swiss weather forecast ✆ 163 Road traffic information
Lost property office
LOST PROPERTY OFFICE LAUSANNE POLICE STATION Pl. de la Riponne 10, ✆ +41 21 315 33 85 Monday to Friday: 9-12 am / 1 pm-4 pm www.lausanne.ch/en
CURRENCY
Swiss franc (CHF) 1 euro = 1.10 CHF (indicative rate) USD 1 = 1.03 CHF (indicative rate)
EXCHANGE OFFICE LAUSANNE TRAIN STATION Monday to Friday (except Thursday): 8 am-6.30 pm; Thursday 8 am-8.30 pm; Saturday 8 am-6 pm; Sunday: 9 am-1.20 pm / 2.40-6 pm
POST OFFICES: IN THE TOWN CENTRE
Lausanne Train Station
Pl. Saint-François 15 ✆ +41 848 888 888 Monday to Friday: 7.30 am-6.30 pm; Saturday: 8-11.30 am
AT THE TRAIN STATION Av. de la Gare 43 ✆ +41 848 888 888 Monday to Friday: 8 am-8 pm; Saturday: 8 am-4 pm; Sunday: 4-7 pm www.post.ch/en
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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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Transports
You can reach Lausanne across land, air or even water. This model town in the area of sustainable development possesses a network of public transport that is ideal to set off and discover it.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN THE LAUSANNE REGION The “tl_live” application lets you purchase your ticket, look up itineraries and real-time schedules (in French only). Haldimand point of sale Rue Haldimand 3, ✆ +41 21 621 01 11, price of a local call. Monday to Friday: 7.30 am-7 pm, Saturday: 8 am-5 pm. Flon customer centre Pl. de l’Europe 5b ✆ +41 21 621 01 11, price of a local call. Monday to Friday: 7 am-7 pm, Saturday: 9 am-6 pm. www.t-l.ch/en “Grand Lausanne” Mobilis day pass Full fare from CHF 9.-, reduced fare from CHF 6.90. This pass allows you to use during the whole day all the public transport companies belonging to the Vaud tariff community present in the Grand Lausanne perimeter (i.e. Lausanne and its immediate surroundings). Available from ticket dispensers or points of sale. For more information: www.mobilis-vaud.ch
Chemins de fer fédéraux (CFF) Consulting the timetables for national or international connections from or to Lausanne, preparing your trip and buying tickets to travel in Switzerland becomes child’s play with the “Mobile CFF” application. CFF information – Passenger service: Pl. de la Gare 5a ✆ +41 900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min.) www.sbb.ch/en
LEB RAILWAY Would you like to spend a day in the countryside? Embark on the Lausanne – Echallens – Bercher train that departs from the Flon. Bikes and pushchairs are welcome on board. LEB traveller information: Lausanne-Chauderon station ✆ +41 21 624 82 41 www.leb.ch
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Compagnie Générale de Navigation (CGN) From the simple lake crossing to go to France to a gourmet cruise on a Belle Époque paddle-wheel vessel, every experience on the Lake Geneva waters becomes an unforgettable memory. Av. de Rhodanie 17 ✆ +41 900 929 929 (CHF 0.50/min.) www.cgn.ch/en
Aéroport International de Genève Second in Switzerland after Zurich, Geneva Airport is a 45-minute train ride from Lausanne (five trains by hour). It benefits from a network serving 142 direct destinations, 23 of which are intercontinental. Rte de l’Aéroport 21 Grand-Saconnex Information about departures and arrivals: ✆ +41 900 57 15 00 (CHF 1.19/min.) www.gva.ch/en
Aéroport de Lausanne La Blécherette This aeronautical facility – that celebrated its hundred years in 2016 – is located nearby Lausanne’s town centre. First flights and air-taxis. Av. du Grey 117 ✆ +41 21 646 15 51 www.lausanne-airport.ch
SELF-SERVICE BIKE RENTALS You can borrow a bike from one station and return it to another. Self-service operation 24/24. Rentals via a card system. Day pass valid 24 hours. ✆ +41 848 09 08 07 www.publibike.ch/en
TAXI services ✆ 0844 814 814 www.taxiservices.ch
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UNMISSABLES FOR THE FAMILY
Treasure hunts Set off on an adventure thanks to the treasure hunts offered in several areas of the town. A fun way of visiting Lausanne with your children while finding out small tidbits of information about each location. Most of the trails are accessible for pushchairs.
Rumine Palace museums
Lausanne astronomical observatory
The Rumine Palace houses five museums: fine art, history and archaeology, currency, geology and zoology. The latter will delight your children, particularly with the display of the largest great white shark in the world. Free access to all exhibitions.
In clear weather and every Friday as from 9 pm (except the first Friday of the month), you are invited to travel in our universe, guided by our animators, to glimpse Jupiter, Saturn or The Pleiades. An excellent opportunity to keep your head in the stars! Free access.
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Luna Park
Children’s theatres
Panoramas Walk
Would you rather be spooked by a ride on a ghost train, admire the sensational view from a Ferris Wheel or enjoy the thrills of a roller coaster? Discover the dozens of attractions and the food stalls of the fairground that comes to Lausanne every year from May to June on the Place Bellerive, by the lakeside.
The Petit Théâtre (for children), the Théâtre des Marionnettes and the Théâtre des Lutins (puppet theatres) tell your children fascinating stories and offer shows suitable from the age of 3. If you have kept your childlike wonder, you’ll also be spellbound (in French only).
You’ll contemplate the ten most beautiful viewpoints from Lausanne! The 6-km walk starts at the Sauvabelin Tower and ends at the Botanical Garden. With its 500-m difference in height, the town offers a multitude of vistas on Lake Geneva, the Lavaux vineyards, the Alps and the Jura. Plenty of opportunities for selfies! As from age 5.
Find a host of suggestions on
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/family
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LAUSANNE ON THE MOVE Thanks to our virtual tours
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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
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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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1. Cité/Mon-repos It is around the Cité hill, sculpted by the Flon and Louve rivers, that the mediaeval town grew. Its cobble-stoned pedestrian streets as well as its monuments bear witness to that. Then, as soon as you cross the Bessières Bridge, the scenery changes completely. The Caroline district possesses a shopping mall, many bars, restaurants and boutiques. A bit further to the east, the Mon-Repos Park offers a green and tranquil haven, interrupted from time to time by the twittering of birds in its aviary. re Bar la
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Lausanne Cathedral
Musée historique mudac Located in the Maison de Lausanne
Rues Cité-Devant and Cité-Derrière
The cathedral, considered one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in Switzerland, was consecrated in 1275. Don’t miss the rose window, the painted portal, the 13th-century choir stalls, the ancient and modern stainedglass windows and the great organs. The bravest will admire the panoramic view from the belfry (entrance fee) after climbing the 224 stairs. Open tours of the Cathedral and free guided tours during the summer.
Within the walls of the Old Bishop’s Palace, this Lausanne historical museum speaks of the town’s rich past and features a famous model that offers an exceptional view of the 17th-century Cité. Temporary exhibitions, inspired by the research conducted on its collections, explore the thousand facets of this heritage. Reopening autumn 2017 after renovation.
These two parallel streets running across the Cité district owe their names (meaning “City in front” and “City behind”) to their position relative to the town until the 19th century. Rue Cité-Derrière was at the outermost point and looked out onto the ramparts, whilst Rue CitéDevant opened out onto the rest of the town to the east. Since then, many artisans, shopkeepers and restaurants have taken up residence there.
Gaudard that encompasses several mediaeval dwellings and a tower with a pointed roof, this space is dedicated to design and contemporary applied arts. You set off on an intense and surprising journey where antique Egyptian and Asian art stands side by side with current designers’ latest creations. The museum organises encounters and themed guided tours, and regularly welcomes performing arts such as dance, music and other types of performances.
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Viva Frida
Concept store of women’s ready-towear fashion, jewellery, leather goods, stationery and decorative objects. Established or up-and-coming designers at friendly prices.
Rue Sainte-Beuve 1 (angle Marterey) 1005 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 311 10 80 www.vivafrida.ch
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Confiserie de l’Etoile Blanche
Coming here takes us back to the sweet shops our grandparents knew… Wooden shelving units, cake and sweet tins. The quiches and tarts are home-made.
Av. du Tribunal Fédéral 3 1005 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 351 24 50 www.etoileblanche.ch/ confiserie
Gastronomy
Contemporary bistro, fresh cuisine and festive evenings
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Café Saint-Pierre
Tapas bar in the evening, dishes changing with the seasons, hearty brunch at the weekend, unconventional and friendly, a lively and urban spot. Open 7/7. Pl. Benjamin-Constant 1 1003 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 323 36 36 www.cafesaintpierre.ch
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The Italian restaurant in Lausanne with colourful vintage décor
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Caffe Bellini
A selection of antipasti followed by pasta or risotto. Meat and fish second to none. As for the pizzas, they are not to be missed! Rue de la Barre 5 1003 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 351 24 40 www.caffebellini.ch
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Did you know? The Cité is one of the town’s three hills, together with the Bourg and Saint-Laurent, connected by the Bessières, Chauderon and Grand-Pont Bridges.
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Château Saint-Maire Ancienne (Castle Saint-Maire) Académie This building erected during the 14th century is one of the major fortification works dating from the late Middle Ages in the area. It has successively served as a residence for bishops, the seat of authority of Bernese bailiffs and the current headquarters for the canton of Vaud’s government. Renovated by the end of 2017, it nevertheless remains closed to the public. On the Castle Square, take a look at the statue of Major Davel, a hero of Vaud history who rebelled against the Bernese occupying forces in 1723.
(Old Academy) Constructed between 1579 and 1587 on the Cité’s perimeter wall, this building is a rare example of a European Protestant school complex from that period, designed as an Academy, and the first Frenchspeaking one. Educational venue for the reformed intellectual elite, it became Lausanne University in 1890; since 1987, it houses the Cité cantonal secondary school.
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Escaliers du Marché (Market Staircase) A direct but abrupt route between the Cathedral and the town centre, this wooden stairway first mentioned during the 13th century exists in its present form since the beginning of the 18th century: roofed and winding, with a very steep cobbled street running alongside. An integral part of Lausanne’s popular iconography, it is lined on the west with a picturesque row of boutiques and cafés.
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The unusual The Cathedral night watch perpetuates a Lausanne tradition dating back to 1405. Every night, from 10 pm to 2 am, 365 days a year, he calls out the hours at the four cardinal points.
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LA CHOCOLATIÈRE
Established in 1970, LA CHOCOLATIÈRE is a paradise for chocolate-lovers. Committed to carrying on this traditional Swiss craft, whilst remaining true to its artisan roots. Av Mon-Repos 14, 1005 Lausanne Rte de la Croix Blanche 38, 1066 Epalinges ✆ +41 21 323 68 84 www.lachocolatiere.ch
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A bar and a brasserie with a vintage vibe – an unmissable venue in Lausanne
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Bar L’Étoile Blanche
Pop in to drink a coffee, eat a meal or spend a pleasant evening at the bar. The presentation of the dishes and the décor are in perfect harmony. Place Benjamin-Constant 1005 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 351 24 60 www.etoileblanche.ch
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Resto’bar & Club BLEU LÉZARD
Multicultural and eclectic it blends fresh, seasonal cuisine, quality concerts, clubbing evenings. A reflection of Lausanne: exciting and vibrant! Rue Enning 10 1003 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 321 38 30 www.bleulezard.ch
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The Villa Mon-Repos, in the centre of the eponymous park, housed the International Olympic Committee’s headquarters from 1922 to 1967 before becoming a reception area.
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(Charles) Bessières Bridge
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Built from 1908 to 1910 and one of the three bridges overlooking the Flon Valley, it connects the Cité hill to the Caroline neighbourhood. Eugène Jost, its architect, was the designer of the area’s grand hotels, amongst which the Montreux Palace. The view on the Cité is splendid, while looking down you can see the m2 metro line.
Open to the public, it’s one of the most popular parks for Lausanne inhabitants of all ages, with its huge lawns, aviaries of exotic birds, playgrounds and ephemeral sculptures. Stroll down its various alleys to catch a glimpse of an orangery as well as a neo-Gothic tower overlooking a cave and a waterfall.
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Tribunal fédéral
(Federal Law Courts) In a neo-classical style, this building, made up of two massive wings and a colossal portico featuring four columns overhung by a gable, houses the highest judicial authority in Switzerland. The edifice was built between 1922 and 1927 by architect Alphonse Laverrière, who designed the most important structures in Lausanne in the first half of the 20th century, such as the Chauderon Bridge, the railway station, the Bel-Air tower block and the Bois-de-Vaux cemetery. Visits possible upon prior request.
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The history of a family which for over 170 years has been passionate about quality and contact with its customers, taking pains to offer them taste, finesse and quality, in a spirit of respect and tradition.
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Lunetterie de Pépinet
At the heart of the town centre, eyeglass frames and sunglasses, it’s THE store for trendy specs.
Rue Pépinet 5 1002 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 312 22 51 www.lunetterie depepinet.ch
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ACTIVITIES FOR THOSE ON TIGHT BUDGETS A leisure offer accessible to all
To ensure that its range of recreational activities remains accessible to all, the City of Lausanne lays on various activities for those on a modest budget. Here are a few examples of outings to be enjoyed as a family or among friends:
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1. Vidy Bowl for skaters
1. Aquasplash with 5 giant flumes, Renens (between CHF 4.– and 8.–)
2. Concert at Saint-François Church every Saturday at 17.00
2. Climbing the Cathedral tower (from CHF 1.– to 5.–)
3. Hundreds of multi-coloured birds at the Mon-Repos Park aviary
3. Vidy bowling alley (between CHF 4.50 and 7.50 per person)
4. Free entry in most of the museums on the first Saturday in the month
4. Flon bowling alley (between CHF 5.- and 8.50 per person)
5. Midday concert every Wednesday from October to March at the Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne
5. Bellerive minigolf (free up to age 6, then CHF 8.–)
6. Flon skating rink (CHF 5.– to hire skates)
7. Ski slope at Chalet-à-Gobet (CHF 6.- per day)
7. Mountain biking at Chalet-à-Gobet 8. Climbing Sauvabelin Tower 9. 450 free events as part of the Lausanne Estivale programme between June and September 10. 4,000 plant species from all over the world at the Botanical Gardens
6. Vidy miniature train (CHF 3.– per ride)
The mini-guide “Allons-y!” lists a multitude of options to enjoy in Lausanne and the surrounding area. Leisure, culture and relaxation in Lausanne, at affordable prices It is available from the public reception offices of Lausanne Tourisme (in French only). LOISIRS CULTURE ET DÉTENTE
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2. TOWN CENTRE This is where Lausanne life is in full swing, by day and by night. From ancient buildings to trendy new districts, tread the cobblestones and broad avenues to make the most of shopping amongst major brands and local designers, as well as of nightlife with concert halls and an opera, plus bars and clubs that will keep you awake until the early hours of the morning. Av en ue d es Bergiè res
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A paradise for window shopping, Lausanne people like this pedestrian to meet up on this street is home to central square dominated luxury brands and all by a mediaeval church kinds of boutiques. that has become a hub On Wednesday and for music and dialogue Saturday mornings, with contemporary art market stalls regularly in all its guises. enliven the street. In its upper part, discover a performance venue with eclectic programming.
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A polychrome statue, symbol of Justice, In the intertwining lanes stands imposingly on the Renaissance fountain of one of Lausanne’s in the centre of this oldest neighbourhoods, recently renovated, works pedestrian square, where the Town Hall is of art, small, original also located. Opposite, shops and bohemian tourists and children cafés now attract the wait, every hour on the trendy crowds. hour from 9 am to 7 pm, for the ballet of animated figures to the sound of the carillon.
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Watchmaker’s shop, Jewelry
An exceptional setting for enthusiast fine watchmaking
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Tourbillon Boutique offers the very latest timepieces from Breguet, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz and Omega. Place Saint-François 4 1003 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 323 51 45 www.tourbillon.com
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This shop offers many products over 3 floors: high-tech, cds and dvds, books, video games and ticket office… It also organises events (meetings, showcases and signing sessions). Rue de Genève 6 1003 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 213 85 85 www.fnac.ch
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Skilled craftsmanship which has delighted chocolate lovers with sweet treats since 1850
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Blondel chocolaterie will amaze you with its authentic setting and its incomparable truffles, pralines, hammer-cut chocolates and other specialities Rue de Bourg 5 1003 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 323 44 74 www.chocolatsblondel.ch
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Did you know? In the past, the River Flon flowed in the eponymous valley filled during the 19th century for sanitary purposes. This district then had an industrial vocation before becoming a hot spot for nightlife encounters.
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Bel-Air tower block and Métropole hall
Erected at the end of the 19th century on the Place de la Riponne, this Italianate-style building houses a host of treasures in its various museums of art and science, such as the largest naturalised great white shark, as well as a library valued by the town students.
Under the first skyscraper in Switzerland, erected in 1931, is the newly renovated Métropole hall that hosts shows of all kinds. The nearby esplanade, with a view over the Flon district on one side and the Cathedral on the other, is a favoured meeting place for city dwellers. Make the most of the 360° panorama for your selfies!
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It’s the town’s architectural success: this district of former warehouses that begins at the Place de l’Europe was rehabilitated as a living area with a wide array of restaurants, bars, clubs, boutiques, cinema and exhibition spaces. A must is to enjoy a drink on one of the rooftop terraces. In the winter, you can enjoy the ice-rink and in the summer the sandy beach.
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The unusual
Under the feet of passers-by on the Place Saint-François, gold cobblestones laid out in a constellation shimmer with the first names of children born in Lausanne in 1998.
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A watch and jewellery shop since 1858, Guillard shares its know-how and values since 150. Place de la Palud 1 1003 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 312 68 86 www.guillard.ch
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An exhibition and convention centre, the Beaulieu Palace houses the largest theatre in Switzerland, welcoming every year the Prix de Lausanne, an international classical dance competition. 8
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Built in 1844, the Grand-Pont originally possessed two levels of arches under which the River Flon flowed. Three decades later, the lower level was buried when the Flon Valley was filled. Imagined at the beginning of the 19th century by a team of architects and engineers – amongst which Alphonse Laverrière – the Chauderon Bridge is characterised by its Art Nouveau style. It connects, on the one side, the Montbenon district with, on the other side, that of Beaulieu. These two structures offer remarkable points of view on the Cité, the Flon district and, in the distance, the Jura range.
The town created this museum unique in the world in 1976 in exchange for the legacy of 5,300 works of outsider art belonging to artist Jean Dubuffet. Located opposite the Beaulieu Palace, this institution owns today over 60,000 works, 700 of which are displayed permanently, and exports its exhibitions all over the world.
Making the most of one of the town’s most beautiful openings on Lake Geneva and the Alps, you can lounge on the lawns in front of the District Court or enjoy a meal on a terrace. If it’s raining, you might like to visit the Swiss Film Archive in the Casino de Montbenon.
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The opening of the Museum Hub, bringing together several emblematic cultural institutions next to the train station, is planned for 2019-2021. 1
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The current station, built between 1911 and 1916, replaced the original one dating from 1856. The main train station in the Canton of Vaud, it is characterised by the prominent Olympic rings that identify Lausanne as Olympic Capital, a grand awning of metal and glass covering the platforms, as well as a huge hall that serves as a meeting point. Transformations are under way and a refurbishment project is planned for the Place de la Gare.
The boulevard de Grancy, the only one in Lausanne, attracted families of the great bourgeoisie as from the end of the 19th century. It became a very lively street with cafés, market stalls and boutiques of all kinds. You can still see some traces of the past at the Château de Grancy, a former mansion with several turrets. On the wall opposite, rusty rings are a reminder that there still were a thousand horses in the town a century ago.
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Crêt de Montriond Promenade and place de la Ficelle (The Ficelle walk) de Milan With its vast lawns, football fields, playgrounds, fountain and shady alleys, this square inaugurated at the end of the 19th century drew families at all seasons. Reach the Crêt de Montriond by a winding path to discover a 360° panorama of the town, Lavaux vineyards, Lake Geneva and Alps.
Also called Coulée verte, the Ficelle walk, named for the former metro line of which it follows the track, forms a unique, gently sloping link between the train station and the lake. The construction of the m2 metro enabled the creation of this exceptional green area, entirely pedestrian and accessible with a pushchair. You begin the walk at the boulevard de Grancy and finish on the shores of the lake.
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Gastronomy
The institution below the train station, friendliness and flavours of fresh market cuisine
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Café de Grancy
Welcoming and casual, people come for the cosy lounge and local produce, for “fondue” on Wednesday evenings and brunch at the weekend. Open 7/7. Avenue du Rond-Point 1 1006 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 616 86 66 www.cafedegrancy.ch
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The Ticino offers you an Italian and Ticinese cuisine in a haven of peace
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Restaurant Le Ticino
With quality dishes and prompt service, it offers a relaxing moment across the street from the station. Specialities: risotto, polenta, pasta, pizza. Place de la Gare 12 1003 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 320 32 04 www.leticino.ch
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Furnished apartments from 3 to 6 rooms. Minimum 2-month let From CHF 4,950/month
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Welcome to your bright, modern and refined apartment. In a tranquil, green setting just a few yards from the lake (Ouchy) and shops. AE-Logements - Annemarie Ernst Av. Warnery 4, 1007 Lausanne ✆ +41 79 622 62 91 www.aelogements.ch annemarieernst@gmail.com
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Did you know? A small corner of paradise, the Botanical Garden will let you admire close to 4,000 Alpine, medicinal, tropical and carnivorous plants.
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Denantou Park Initially privately held then open to the public in 1928, this park was laid out during the 19th century in the English fashion by a banker. Allow your children to caper about in the wild meadows surrounded by copses, flower bed displays and statues, or to play with the water from the pond. Since 2007, a Thai pavilion with a golden roof adorns this green area; it was given to the town by His Majesty the late King of Thailand in thanks for the years he spent in Lausanne between 1933 and 1951.
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Elysée Museum and gardens This thirty-year-old museum, one of the first to be entirely dedicated to photography, gained its international aura thanks to the quality and originality of its exhibitions in Lausanne, then exported all over the world, as well as the dozen complete collections and archives, amongst which those of Charlie Chaplin, Nicolas Bouvier and Ella Maillart. Don’t miss its new discovery space, The Studio, dedicated to young visitors and families. The beautiful mansion, that welcomed Mme de Staël in 1807, is surrounded by a French formal garden laid out in terraces with a spectacular view over the Alps and Lake Geneva.
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Olympic Museum and Park Unique in the world, The Olympic Museum forms Lausanne’s main cultural attraction. Each of its three levels is dedicated to a particular aspect of modern Olympism, largely featuring new interactive communication media. You may need several visits to explore everything. In any case, a pause at the Tom Café is welcome, with its terrace on the uppermost floor that offers a splendid view on Lake Geneva and the Alps. In the park, admire the collection of sculptures and test your speed on a proper running track. Strolling through the landscaped terraces, you’ll reach the monumental fountain on the shores of the lake.
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The unusual “La Vaudoise”, a famous historical flat-bottomed barge (1932), fitted with two lateen sails and a jib, organises private outings from May to September.
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The Ouchy perfumery offers you beauty care products, rare fragrances and major Swiss and foreign brands. A place to discover.
Place de la Navigation 6, 1006 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 612 03 03 April-Oct: Open 7/7 www.metro-ouchy.ch
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Restaurant La Croix d’Ouchy
A veritable Lausanne institution! The La Croix d’Ouchy restaurant serves French and Italian cuisine with home-made pasta and risotto.
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MGM Café
The ideal place to unwind and have a bite to eat during the day or evening. Lovely terrace with breathtaking views of the lake.
Rue du Lac 14 1007 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 616 38 81 www.mgmcafe.ch
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Restaurant-Brasserie «Le Pirate»
Take place in a casual ambiance for a superb outdoor dining with panoramic view and taste our fish specialties.
Place de la Navigation 4 1006 Lausanne ✆ +41 21 613 15 00 www.aulac.ch
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Inaugurated in 1993, this concourse has pools to refresh you during the hottest summer days and a countdown clock marking time until the next Olympic Games. A market is held every Sunday from April to September. Children can have fun on the acrobatic course and merry-go-round, while adults play chess on the giant chessboards painted on the ground. The Ouchy marina, dominated by a mobile sculpture, adjoins the landing pier for the boats of the Compagnie Générale de Navigation.
It’s impossible to leave Lausanne without having sailed on Lake Geneva aboard one of the Compagnie Générale de Navigation’s vessels. In addition to crossing the lake to the French shore, its Belle Époque fleet – the largest in the world – takes you on board for a gourmet cruise. From May to September, you can sail closer to the coastline on board the solar-powered boats Les Aquarels du Léman, to observe the fauna and flora noiselessly.
It’s one of Lausanne citizens’ and visitors’ favourite Sunday walks. Whether you are on foot, riding a bicycle or sporting wheels, come and stroll along the quays inaugurated in 1901, richly adorned with trees and flowers. From the false ruin of the Haldimand Tower to the Château d’Ouchy – now a luxury hotel – to the landing pier, Ouchy port and Bellerive swimming pool, this path runs alongside three parks. The walk can be continued to the east towards Lutry and to the west up to Saint-Sulpice.
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4. VIDY/UNIVERSITIES The western part of Lausanne is dominated by the university campus that includes the University and the Federal Institute of Technology. A location close to the lakeside loved by the 25,000 students who can take part in a broad array of nautical sports. 1
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Built in 1937 and recently renovated, this outdoor swimming pool, open from May to September, is equipped with large pools, up to 10-metre diving boards and fun paddling pools for children. Inflatable games on the lake, beach-volleyball, basketball and table tennis complete the sports activities on offer. Would you rather chill out? Lounge on the large lawns or on the (supervised) beach with direct access to the lake. Restaurants and refreshment stalls on the spot. Next to the pool, the Bellerive crazy golf is an invitation to playfulness and relaxation ideal for families or friends.
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The Théâtre de Vidy, dedicated to contemporary European creation, was built on the shores of Lake Geneva by architect Max Bill for the 1964 National Exhibition. 4
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Roman Museum Château de Vidy (Vidy Castle) and GalloBuilt during the 18th Roman ruins The Lausanne-Vidy Roman Museum offers a presentation of the Gallo-Roman Lousonna (Lausanne), as well as various temporary exhibitions. In a bucolic setting that blends greenery, a body of water and ruins, don’t miss the walk around the remains of the Lousonna vicus (village) dating from 15 BC, one of the largest in Switzerland.
century, probably on the location of the Lousanna vicus’s first Christian church, this castle now houses the current office of the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and its extensions dating from 1986 and 2008 the IOC headquarters. The buildings having become too cramped for all the administrative staff, it will make way by 2020 for the Olympic Unity House that will bring together the IOC’s 600 staff members. Only Vidy Castle will remain untouched.
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Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery
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It’s one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Switzerland, imagined by Alphonse Laverrière in a neo-classical style and perfectly maintained since its completion in 1946. It’s not rare to meet walkers dawdling by its rows of trees and by the side of one of its pools, or who come to visit the graves of famous figures such as Coco Chanel or Pierre de Coubertin.
This place of cultural and creative awakening, offering entertaining and varied activities for young and old, is a legacy of the 1964 National Exhibition. It includes a gently sloping path, a terraced rose garden, an ingenious playground, a course for skateboarding and rollerblading, as well as a centre focused on the discovery of science and technology.
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The unusual Electric, driverless shuttles travel the campus since 2015 thanks to software developed by a start-up based at EPFL.
Souvenir
A souvenir of your stay in Lausanne
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Espace des inventions Are your children budding scientists? The Espace des inventions is a place for them! Housed in a strange building with a concave roof dating from the National Exhibition, its vocation is to arouse young people’s interest in science and technique thanks to interactive and entertaining exhibitions that are regularly renewed.
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University campus and Rolex Learning Centre
EPFL’s Quartier Nord and SwissTech Convention Centre
The university campus includes the Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology and Lausanne University, the first buildings of which were erected in the 1970s. Since then, the site has rapidly expanded and integrated buildings the architecture of which is admired beyond Swiss boarders. It’s the case of the Rolex Learning Centre’s gentle undulations, created by the Japanese architecture firm SANAA, that serves as a place of learning, meeting and exchanges, andincludes a library housing 500,000 volumes.
The Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology’s Quartier Nord is rapidly expanding and already includes a hotel, student housing, a medical centre, restaurants, shops and all kinds of services. It is dominated by the futuristic SwissTech Convention Centre, which is amongst the most modern and best equipped convention centres in the world.
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David Bowie lived from 1982 to 1997 in the Château du Signal, located at the edge of the Sauvabelin wood.
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Hermitage Country Estate and Foundation In the centre of the Hermitage Estate sits an imposing mansion built around 1850 and that houses today a famous museum of paintings. In the English-style gardens populated with majestic trees, benches invite you to contemplate a unique panorama on the old town, the lake and the mountains.
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A former funicular terminus, the Signal de Sauvabelin offers a lovely glimpse of the town and enables you to identify summits on the horizon thanks to an orientation table. In the Middle Ages, people were posted there day and night to maintain a lookout and raise the alarm in case of enemy attack. A pile of wood was ready to be burned to give warning.
Created in 1888 in the heart of an oak forest, the Sauvabelin lake rapidly became a soughtafter strolling area for Lausanne people. You can rent a small boat during the summer or walk along its shores. The surrounding park is very popular with children, who discover unusual animals such as woolly pigs, grey cows, booted goats and mirror sheep.
This tower built of solid, local wood in a spirit of environmental respect is one of the many destinations for a hike above the town since 2003. Enjoy the 360° view from a height of 35 metres after climbing the 151 steps of its double spiral staircase. Free access.
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Lausanne Golf
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Le golf de Lausanne
Situated on the heights above Lausanne amid natural surroundings of great beauty, the varied course at the Golf Club de Lausanne is likely to leave players with unforgettable memories. Rte du Golf 3, 1000 Lausanne 25 ✆ +41 21 784 84 84, info@golflausanne.ch https://www.flyovergreen.com/ aerial-video/1839-lausanne
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Did you know? The École hôtelière de Lausanne (Lausanne Hotel School) is one of the oldest and most renowned in the world.
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AQUATIS With an opening planned for the spring of 2017, this innovative architectural complex, easily reached by metro, integrates the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe and the Lausanne Vivarium. Follow the discovery trail that includes 50 tanks displaying about 20 aquatic ecosystems from across the five continents.
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Lausanne Golf
This village includes a hotel school, a ski slope, an equestrian centre as well as a golf course. Its sports centre offers running and mountain-bike trails (changing rooms and showers available).
Created in 1921, the Lausanne Golf is located at an altitude of 850 m and ranks amongst the finest in Switzerland. It offers a very varied course (9 or 18 holes), lined with century-old trees in the middle of a natural site of great beauty. Also open to members of other clubs during the week and upon prior reservation.
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Lausanne’s surroundings present a wide range of landscapes and many opportunities of going on a walk to appreciate the richness of the neighbouring towns. Hop on public transport and there you are, some minutes later, travelling through forests and countryside. Stay close to the lakeshore to enjoy the equipped beaches, beautiful lawns or terraces with breathtaking views on the French Alps. Set off towards Lavaux and discover this Unesco World Heritage site of vineyards as intoxicating as they are renowned. In these pages, we invite you to explore the eight towns and villages belonging to the Tourist Equipment Fund of Lausanne’s region.
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Dominated by the vineyards listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this mediaeval village still bears traces of its past in its picturesque lanes: a castle, churches, towers, etc. During the summer, many terraces on the quays invite you to relax, as do the vast lawns on the lakeside. 1
Lutry Temple The Lutry Church is the successor to an 11th-century Benedictine convent. Only the vault of the entrance porch remains of the original Romanesque style. Dating back to 1577, the painted
inside vault constitutes a curiosity of national interest thanks to its splendour and the fact that it is one of the rare examples of painting in the Italian Renaissance style executed after the Reformation. www.lutry.ch
Did you know? In 1984, during the construction of a car park west of the old village, 24 standing stones originating from the end of the Neolithic age (about 2,500 years BC) were discovered.
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Pully
The town is comprised of three sectors. Les Monts-de-Pully and Pully Nord extend down to the Chantemerle Church area. The town-centre is structured around the Prieuré Church and buildings. In the south is the Pully Port sector where, on summer days, a miniature train runs. Nearby, the Pully-Plage swimming pool, a favourite destination for families, offers a spectacular view on the lake, mountains and neighbouring France. 2
ArchéoLab Located in the centre of Pully town, the ArcheoLab is an interactive and recreational hub to discover archaeology through experimentation. Geared mainly towards children and families, this space unique in
Switzerland lets them become archaeologists and travel through time. In the heart of the remains of a Roman villa, you’ll experience in a lively and entertaining way the daily life of people in past times. www.pully.ch
Did you know? “ Swiss writer Charles Ferdinand Ramuz” lived part of his life in Pully; he died in 1947 and rests in the town cemetery.
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Saint-Sulpice
On the shores of Lake Geneva and close to the university campus, this village is bordered by the Venoge and Chamberonne rivers. A residential area, it offers the walker beautiful lawns and areas suitable for bathing.
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Saint-Sulpice Church This Romanesque church by the lakeside was built in two stages by Cluny monks during the 11th and 12th centuries. The nave was destroyed during the 18th century, but the chevet with its
three Romanesque apses remains. Admire the chancel decorated with magnificent frescoes dating back to the 15th century. Classical music concerts are regularly organised there. www.st-sulpice.ch
Did you know? The inhabitants of Saint-Sulpice are called the Serpelious.
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Bussigny
Located west of Lausanne, this municipality offers two facets with, on the one hand, the heart of the village made of prettily renovated rural buildings and, on the other, a bustling retail and artisanal activity nearby. Walk up to the Protestant church’s esplanade: the view from this hillock lets you appreciate how close you are to the countryside and forest. 4
Venoge river With the Sorge, it’s one of the rivers bordering the territory. A pleasant walk begins below the train station and allows you to complete a 30-minute loop along the Venoge, then a
canal. Would you prefer a longer trail? Walking downhill, follow the waterway’s peaceful meanders right down to where it flows into Lake Geneva at Saint-Sulpice. You can picnic on one of the many little beaches along the way. www.bussigny.ch
Did you know? Bronze medallist at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, judoka Sergei Aschwanden grew up in Bussigny.
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Chavannes-près-Renens Part of the university buildings and two renowned strategic economic poles are located in Chavannes. Resolutely turned towards the future, the town has recently undertaken planning projects that ensure respect for the environment and improve the quality of life. 5
Sports centre The sports centre is one of the largest in Lausanne. It is equipped with the facilities necessary to host competitions at all levels.
It includes football, rugby, baseball and American football fields. www.chavannes.ch
Did you know? It’s in this town, between 1924 and 1974, that the Villars-Perrier chocolate factory produced the famous “Têtes au choco” (chocolate-covered soft-peak meringues). Nowadays, this building houses a real cauldron of artists and artisans.
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West of Lausanne, this town is mainly known by Lausanne people for its shopping area. That should not make us forget the pretty village of Crissier set in a bucolic landscape with vineyards, old buildings, a castle that hosts every year a festival of blues music, a belfry and a world-famous restaurant. 6
Restaurant de l’Hôtel de Ville Crissier In the middle of the village stands a world-renowned temple of gastronomy with more than 40 years of history. Legendary chefs have followed one another in its kitchens: Fredy Girardet crowned Chef of the century in 1989,
Philippe Rochat who obtained three Michelin stars in 1998 and Benoît Violier, named Chef of the year when he took the reins of the restaurant in 2012. Franck Giovannini took over from the latter after his tragic death in 2016. www.crissier.ch
Did you know? The Restaurant de l’Hôtel de Ville Crissier was designated best restaurant in the world in 2015 by “The List”.
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Ecublens
Its motto – “Ecublens, town and countryside” – suits it perfectly. The old Motty village, built on a moraine of the old Rhone Glacier and enjoying a panoramic view of its surroundings, is made of renovated farmhouses. Yet the opening of two new hotels since 2013 shows the vitality of this municipality that welcomes, since 1970, the Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) and a large part of the Lausanne University buildings. 7
Motty Church Erected on the Place du Motty, the Reformed church overlooks the whole territory of Ecublens. According to the specialists of the Canton of Vaud architectural census, the first construction of this
building can be traced back to the mediaeval era. Altered many times, the edifice has retained a window from 1532. In all likelihood, the belfry and its two bells go back to the mid 19th century. www.ecublens.ch
Did you know? The free SportCity Tour app enables you to discover various trails in Ecublens while exercising.
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Romanel-sur-Lausanne Of its rural past, there remain ancient farmhouses in the heart of the village, as well as a number of agricultural, market produce and arboricultural holdings outside Romanel-sur-Lausanne’s territory. The latter also welcomes several commercial areas, industries and companies that settled there in the 1970s and 1980s, attracted by the proximity to Lausanne and the low price of the land. 8
Lausanne–Echallens–Bercher railway (LEB) Since 1874, the Romanel station is one of the stops along the Lausanne–Echallens–Bercher railway line that connects the town with the countryside. The LEB was the first Swiss metric railway (i.e. narrow and unique track). Nicknamed
“la Brouette” (the wheelbarrow), this train soon to be transformed into a regional rapid transit system takes you to the countryside from the town centre four times an hour. www.romanel-sur-lausanne.ch
Did you know? After the product was dropped in 1990, the Romanette lemonade, made with water from the local Providence source, was launched on the market again in 2014.
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INDEX Airports Bank holidays Bike rentals
13 4
Neighbouring towns
52-63
Post offices
7
13
Public transport
Bussigny
59
Pully
57
Chavannes-près-Renens
60
Romanel-sur-Lausanne
63
Chemin de fer fédéraux
11
Saint-Sulpice
Compagnie Générale de Navigation
13
Social media
Contents
3
Taxis
11, 34-35
58 16-17 13
Crissier
61
Tourist information
5
Ecublens
62
Unmissable places
19-51
Emergencies
7
Unmissables for the family
Exchange office
7
Unmissables: Cité/Mon-Repos
20-25
General information
4
Unmissables: Sauvabelin/Chalet-à-Gobet
48-51
Lausanne Tourisme
5
Unmissables: Town centre
28-33
Lausanne Transport Card
8
Unmissables: Train station/Ouchy
36-41
LEB railway
11
Unmissables: Vidy/Universities
42-47
Lost property office
7
Useful phone numbers
Lutry Mobile applications Modest budgets Money
55 5 27
Virtual tours
14-15
7 18
Welcome WiFi
1 18
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IMPRESSUM
LAUSANNE UNMISSABLES / Annual edition: December 2016 Responsible publisher: Lausanne Tourisme – av. de Rhodanie 2 – Postbox 975 – CH-1001 Lausanne – ✆ +41 21 613 73 73 fax +41 21 616 86 47 – www.lausanne-tourisme.ch – E-mail: editions@lausanne-tourisme.ch Design: Newcom Partners, Lausanne • Advertising: Delphine Foiret, Inédit ✆ +41 21 695 95 87 • Assistant Editors: Nicole Seira, Nathalie Roux • English translation: Valerie Hill, Green Minded • Printing: PCL Presses Centrales SA, Renens • Photographic credits: Cover: © Switzerland Tourism / Stephan Shacher • Inside pages: Régis Colombo - www.diapo.ch, Laurent KACZOR, mano, Muris Camo, Christof Sonderegger, LEB, CGN SA, Genève_Aéroport_enseigne_Départ, mudac, Lucia Degonda, David Picard, Hugues Siegenthaler, Bowling du Flon, Jacques Straesslé, Vincent Jendly, Laurent Ryser, Alain Herzog, Fondation Hermitage, Aquatis, Urs Achermann, Marcus Gyger, les communes de Bussigny, Chavannes-près-Renens, Crissier, Ecublens, Lutry, Pully, Romanel s/Lausanne, Saint-Sulpice. • Virtual tours / panoramas 360°: Maurizio Di Donato, Scenic-view. Printed in Switzerland.
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