Lausanne Getaways 2018 by LAUSANNE TOURISME

Lausanne GETAWAYS 2018

Set out on enjoyable, unusual walks!

Peak to Peak at 3,000 m.

www.glacier3000.ch

Welcome! Facing the Alps, on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lausanne is the fourth town in Switzerland. Growing and changing, it maintains its human dimension, respectful of its natural setting. Olympic Capital, city of culture, a major training and research hub, abounding in rich historical heritage, Lausanne is an urban centre that radiates far and wide. Our walks, original and varied, showcase these characteristics. Surrounded by green landscapes, welcoming towards the countryside and vineyards that flank it, open towards neighbouring France and only half an hour by boat from Evian, Lausanne is well worth a visit. Completely relaxed, with plenty to please your eye, allow yourself to be guided in Lausanneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s streets and parks. Its contrasting relief will appeal as much to the athletic as to the contemplative: in Lausanne, each to his rhythm. Every one of our suggested walks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Olympic, on the lakeshores, in the mediaeval city or in the vineyards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is tailored to your interest and desires. Steeve Pasche, Director

NOBLESSE OBLIGE ! LIFE at a CHÂTEAU in the EIGHTEENTH CENTURY SWITZERLAND’S largest HISTORICAL KICHEN GARDEN

Morges

Prangins

Lausanne

Lac Léman

Montreux

Nyon

Genève

www.chateaudeprangins.ch T +41 (0)22 994 88 90 info.prangins@museenational.ch

Tuesday-Sunday 10.00 –17.00 Café-Restaurant

CONTENTS Lausanne transport card & More

FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND

MAIN EVENTS IN 2018

STAY CONNECTED

Benefit from many advantages

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A spectacular choice of all kinds of events 19

GETAWAYS OLD TOWN WALK

Delve into the historic centre

FAMILY WALK

In Lausanne, there’s always something to do

PANORAMAS WALK

The most stunning views of Lausanne

CELEBRITIES WALK

In the footsteps of illustrious guests

DANCE WALK

When the whole town leads the dance

14-15

Wonderful relaxation on the shores of Lake Geneva

16-17

THE GREAT LAVAUX TRAIL

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ARCHITECTURE WALK

Discover Lausanne’s architectural heritage and future look

28-29

OUTINGS ON THE WATER

Experience a multitude of nautical and aquatic pleasures

Share your experience

12-13

LAKESIDE WALK

OLYMPIC WALK

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

Travel with public transport

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34-35

UNESCO World Heritage vineyards 37

LAVAUX WALK

Strolling trough picturesque winegrowers’ villages

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FOLLOW THE GUIDE

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

ORIGINAL OUTINGS

Set off on an adventure in unusual places

PANORAMIC TRAIN RIDES

Go for a ride in a breathtaking setting

MUST-DOS IN THE AREA

Discoveries for intense emotions

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An oasis between lake and mountain Slip into one of our heated pools (34°C), relax and rejuvenate in the warm atmosphere of our Beauty Parlour or why not treat yourself to a break where your body and mind can relax and recuperate... At the heart of the spa town bearing the same name, the Grand Hotel & Thermal Centre of Yverdon-les-Bains combines well-being and comfort.

SPA I BEAUTY I HOTEL I RESTAURANTS I SWIMMING POOLS I FITNESS Grand Hôtel et Centre thermal Yverdon-les-Bains – Avenue des Bains 22 – 1400 Yverdon-les-Bains +41 (0)24 424 64 64 – info@bainsyverdon.ch – bainsyverdon.ch

LAUSANNE TRANSPORT CARD & More 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.

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The LTC, an de la Lausanne Transport Card card! unmissable Zone du réseau des transports publics

wwww.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en/infos/ valable pour les détenteurs transport/lausanne-transport-card.html

Plan de zones tarifaires

Map of valid zones

Railway

Bus Metro m1 Metro m2

Zone of the public transport network valid for holders of the Lausanne Transport Card

LAUSANNE MARATHON typographicarts.ch

SUISSE

10 KM ½ MARATHON MARATHON 10 KM WALKING - NW

INSCRIPTIONS LIMITÉES

DIMANCHE 28 OCTOBRE 2018 LA TOUR-DE-PEILZ

LAUSANNE

Lausanne Marathon Av. de Rhodanie 54 CH-1007 Lausanne Tél. +41 21 806 30 16

E-mail: info@lausanne-marathon.com

www.lausanne-marathon.com

Discover Switzerland in a rented car! Book your car directly through www.lausanne-tourisme.ch or at the tourist information.

Europcar Avenue Ruchonnet 2 1003 Lausanne Tél. +41 (0)21 319 90 40 www.europcar.ch

Your offers with the Lausanne Transport Card 2018 & more

Leisure and shopping

Bazar d’Ouchy

Cave du Bleu Lézard

Compagnie Générale de Navigation (CGN)

20% off a selection of cuckoo clocks and small clocks 20% discount on all magnets

CHF 10.- (instead of CHF 16.- to 25.-) From January to June and from September to December 2018, subject to the number of available places

Ouchy – Evian crossing (round-trip) 2nd class CHF 28.80 (instead of CHF 36.-) 1st class CHF 40.80 (instead of CHF 51.-) Ouchy - Thonon crossing (round-trip) 2nd classe CHF 40.- (instead of CHF 50.-) 1st class CHF 56.- (instead of CHF 70.-) Plus an additional 50% discount for holders of half-fare card, as well as for children (aged 6-16).

Avenue d’Ouchy 76 ✆ +41 21 616 23 77 www.bazarouchy.com

Transport Bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station

Rue Enning 10 ✆ 41 21 321 38 30 www.bleulezard.ch

Transport Bus N° 6, 7, 16, 22, 60, “Pont-Bessières“ stop m2 metro, “Bessières” station

Ouchy landing pier Infoline: ✆ +41 900 929 929 (CHF 0.50 min) www.cgn.ch

Transport Bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station

Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon 22 ✆ +41 21 552 10 30 www.bowland.ch

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30% off an hour of bowling Transport Bus N° 18, 22, 60, “Lausanne-Flon” stop m1 metro, “Lausanne-Flon” station m2 metro, “Lausanne-Flon” station LEB station “Lausanne-Flon”

Cinémathèque suisse

Casino de Montbenon, Allée Ernest Ansermet 3 ✆ +41 58 800 02 00 www.cinematheque.ch

CHF 8.- (instead of CHF 10.-) for regular screenings at Casino de Montbenon

Transport Bus N° 12, 13, “Montbenon” stop Bowland Lausanne-Vidy Bus N° 3, 6, 21, “Cecil” stop Rte de Chavannes 27 d Bus N° 16, “Tivoli” stop ✆ +41 21 626 36 37 m1 metro, “Vigie” station www.bowland.ch 30% off an hour of bowling Transport Bus N° 25, “Sablon” stop

D! CLUB

Place Centrale ✆ +41 21 351 51 40 www.dclub.ch Free admission before midnight for every person of age. Subject to the number of available places and except specific events Transport Bus N° 18, 22, 60, “Lausanne-Flon” stop m1 metro, “Lausanne-Flon” station m2 metro, “Lausanne-Flon” station LEB station “Lausanne-Flon”

Cinétoile

Centre Malley Lumières Chemin du Viaduc 1 ✆ +41 21 621 88 20 www.cinetoile.ch

Cathédrale de Lausanne

Place de la Cathédrale ✆ +41 21 316 71 61 www.cathedrale-lausanne.ch

CHF 3.- (instead of CHF 5.-) on the adult ticket to climb the belfry of the cathedral Transport Bus N° 6, 7, 16, 22, 60, “Pont-Bessières“ stop m2 metro, “Bessières” station

Full rate CHF 16.- (instead of CHF 19.-) Reduced rate CHF 13.- (instead of CHF 16.-) Not valid on supplement for 3D movies and glasses Transport Bus N° 17, 18, 32, 33, “Galicien” stop m1 metro, “Malley” station RER Vaud, lines S1, S2, S3, “Prilly-Malley“ station

Théâtre de Vidy

Avenue E .H. Jaques-Dalcroze 5 ✆ +41 21 619 45 45 www.vidy.ch CHF 29.- the seat (instead of CHF 45.-) From January to June and from September to December 2018, subject to the number of available places Transport Bus N° 2, “Théâtre de Vidy” stop

Villes sauvages

La biodiversité urbaine et ses racines

Exposition

04 28 mai octobre

Place de Milan, Montriond, LAUSANNE Tous les jours de 10h00 à 18h00 Entrée libre

2018

www.etcdesign.ch

www.botanique.vd.ch

Your offers with the Lausanne Transport Card 2018 & more Museums This offer is valid from January 1st to December 31st 2018, for all the museums below on presentation of the Lausanne Transport Card 2018 & more. Discount only on the individual rates for adult and child. (Offer cannot be cumulated with other offers). Warning: it is best to check the museums’ opening hours before your visit. All information is available on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/museums

Free entrance to the cantonal museums of the Palais de Rumine Place de la Riponne 6 ✆ +41 21 316 33 10 www.musees.vd.ch

Avenue de Cour 14bis ✆ +41 21 316 99 88 www.botanique.vd.ch

Musée d’archéologie et d’histoire (mcah)

Free entrance – 20% discount on all the museum’s publications

Musée des Beaux-Arts (mcb-a) The Olympic Museum

Quai d’Ouchy 1 ✆ +41 21 621 65 11 www.olympic.org/museum CHF 14.- (instead of CHF 18.-) Children (6-16 years) CHF 8.- (instead of CHF 10.-) Transport Bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop Bus N° 8, 25, “Musée Olympique” stop m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station

Musée et jardins botaniques cantonaux (mjbc)

Transport Bus N° 1, 25, “Beauregard” stop m2 metro, “Délices” station

Closed from 28.01.2018

Musée de géologie (mcg) Musée monétaire (mmc) Musée de zoologie (mcz) Transport Bus N° 1, 2, “Rue Neuve” stop Bus N° 7, 8, “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” stop m2 metro, “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” station

Espace Arlaud

Place de la Riponne 2 bis ✆ +41 21 316 38 50 www.musees.vd.ch CHF 4.- (instead of CHF 6.-) Children (free up to age 16) Transport Bus N° 1, 2, “Rue Neuve” stop Bus N° 7, 8, “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” stop m2 metro, “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” station

Fondation de l’Hermitage

Route du Signal 2 ✆ +41 21 320 50 01 www.fondation-hermitage.ch CHF 15.- (instead of CHF 19.-) Children (free up to age 6) Transport Bus N° 16, “Hermitage” stop Bus N° 3, “Motte” stop, from there 5 min. on foot.

Musée de l’Elysée Avenue de l’Elysée 18 ✆ +41 21 316 99 11 www.elysee.ch

CHF 6.- (instead of CHF 8.-) Children (free up to age 6) Transport Bus N° 2, “Croix d’Ouchy” stop Bus N° 4, “Montchoisi” stop Bus N° 8, “Musée Olympique” stop Bus N° 25, “Elysée” stop m2 metro, “Délices” station

Collection de l’Art Brut

Avenue des Bergières 11 ✆ +41 21 315 25 70 www.artbrut.ch

CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 10.-) Children (free up to age 16) Transport Bus N° 2, 3, 21, “Beaulieu-Jomini” stop

FIVE MUSEUMS IN MORGES Five museums in the historic pedestrian area in the centre of Morges invite you to discover their permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, along with numerous events. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the wide variety on offer, from historic and artistic heritage to contemporary art, drawing and illustrations, models and miniatures, the history of music and the cinema, regional art, the chateau and some exceptional houses.

MUSÉES MORGIENS

CHÂTEAU DE MORGES ET SES MUSÉES MUSÉE ALEXIS FOREL MAISON DU DESSIN DE PRESSE MUSÉE PADEREWSKI EXPO FONDATION BOLLE

All are located within a relatively limited area, making it easy to walk from one to another while enjoying the urban environment of an attractive town centre on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Your offers with the Lausanne Transport Card 2018 & more Museums

Musée d’art de Pully

mudac

Espace des Inventions

Vallée de la Jeunesse 1 ✆ +41 21 315 68 80 www.espace-des-inventions.ch

Chemin Davel 2 ✆ +41 21 721 38 00 www.museedartdepully.ch

CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 10.-) Children (free up to age 16)

CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 7.-) Children (free up to age 16)

Transport Bus N° 6, 7, 22, 60 “Pont-Bessières” stop Bus N° 16, “Pierre-Viret” stop m2 metro, “Bessières” station

Transport Bus N° 1, 6, “Maladière” stop Bus N° 2, “Maladière-Lac” stop Bus N° 25, “Maladière-Figuiers” stop m1 metro, “Malley” station

Transport Bus N° 4, 25, 47, 48, “Pully, gare” stop Regional train, “Pully-Gare” station RER Vaud, lines S2, S3, “Pully” station

Place de la Cathédrale 6 ✆ +41 21 315 25 30 www.mudac.ch

Musée historique de Lausanne

Place de la Cathédrale 4 ✆ +41 21 315 41 01 www.lausanne.ch/mhl Reopening April 2018 CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 8.-) Children (free up to age 16) Transport Bus N° 6, 7, 22, 60 “Pont-Bessières” stop Bus N° 16, “Pierre-Viret” stop m2 metro, “Bessières” station

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Avenue de Villamont 4 info@archi-far.ch www.archi-far.ch Free entrance Transport Bus N° 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 12, 17, “Georgette” stop

Chemin du Bois-de-Vaux 24 ✆ +41 21 315 41 85 www.lausanne.ch/mrv CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 8.-) Children (free up to age 16) Transport Bus N° 1, 2, 6, “Maladière” stop Bus N° 25, “Bois-de-Vaux” stop

Avenue du Prieuré 4 ✆ +41 21 721 38 00 www.archeolab.ch CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 7.-) Children (free up to age 16) Transport Bus N° 4, 25, 47, 48, “Pully, gare” stop Regional train, “Pully-Gare” station RER Vaud, lines S2, S3, “Pully” station

Good visits to our Lausanne Transport Card partners & more! Musée de la main UNIL-CHUV

Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy

ArchéoLab Pully

Rue du Bugnon 21 ✆ +41 21 314 49 55 www.museedelamain.ch

CHF 7.- (instead of CHF 9.-) Children CHF 5.- (age 7-16) (free up to age 6) Transport m2 metro, “CHUV” station

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Ch.de Bellevue

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Maladière-Figuiers

Maladière-Lac

Mont d'Or

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Lausanne-Flo Montbenon

Villard

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Figuiers Théâtre de Vidy

Cécil

Batelière

Riant-Cour

Epinettes

Lausa

Dapples

Cèdres Bellerive

Beauregard

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Morges - St-Sulpice Thonon-les-Bains

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Pour voyager en dehors des zones 11 et 12: se référer au plan Mobilis dans la vitrine.

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Court Parcours: 3 arrêts maximum, valable 30 min. uniquement sur le réseau de bus et métros tl du Grand Lausanne et bus MBC 701, 705 et Car Postal 75.

Plan de réseau schématique

Boisy

Stade

Bergières

Bois de Vaux

Tarif unique Zones

Beau-Site

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St-Sulpice VD, village

Grattapaille

Parc Rivier

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Huttins

Sablons

Bochet

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Bressonnaz, Village

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Faverges

Montchoisi Métairie

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Pâquis

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Préau

Ruisselet Caudoz Centre sportif Rochettaz

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Brûlées Ponfilet

Brélaz

Ciblerie

Paudex, village

Verrière

Grandvaux

Les Champs Voisinand Rive

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Grandvaux, Chenaux Riex, Mouniaz

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Grandvaux, Genevrey

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Lutry, Sapelle

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Chaffeises

Pully, Clergère

Pully

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Grandvaux, Pra Grana

Villette (Lavaux), Pra-Forni

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Savigny, Palaz Pully, Ravessoud

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Lausanne, En Marin

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Vulliette

Grand-Mont

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Cully, Gare Vevey - Villeneuve

Old Town Walk

Delve into the historic centre The Cité hill, crowned by the Cathedral at a height of 542 metres, gives Lausanne its unique character. From the Old Academy, first French-speaking faculty of Reformed theology, to the Château Saint-Maire, the town’s open-air architecture bears witness to its mediaeval past. Go-to restaurants, small cafés, a scattering of boutiques and three antique bookshops enliven the neighbourhood. Step down the picturesque Escaliers du Marché to reach the Place de la Palud. In front of the Town Hall, you’ll join the milling crowds on market days – a century-old tradition. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: Duration: On the way:

Bus N° 16, “Barre” stop; m2 metro, “Bessières” station Place du Château Saint-Maire Tour de l’Ale, close to Place Chauderon. Buses N° 4, 6, 9, 16, 17, “Chauderon” stop Approximately 2 hours Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 8am to 2pm, produce from the surrounding countryside is on sale at the street markets. Save your high heels for the evening. Meanwhile, wear comfortable shoes to wander the Cité’s pedestrian streets.

Our advice:

Secrets of Gothic architecture! Barre

CHÂTEAU SAINT-MAIRE

TOUR DE L’ALE

ANCIENNE ACADÉMIE

Chauderon

ÉGLISE SAINT-LAURENT HÔTEL DE VILLE

CATHÉDRALE ESCALIERS DU MARCHÉ

3 ANCIEN EVÊCHÉ

8 7

mudac

PLACE DE LA PALUD Bessières

Walls that speak of the past!

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→ Château Saint-Maire

→ Ancienne Académie (Old Academy)

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

→ Escaliers du Marché

→ Place de la Palud

→ Cathédrale (Cathedral)

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

→ Ancien Evêché (Bishop’s Palace)

This complex of buildings that make up the former Bishop’s Palace was the seat of the bishops’ power in the Middle Ages. This place charged with memory offers the Historical Museum – recently renovated and presenting a new permanent exhibition – a setting conducive to exploring the past.

→ mudac

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

This entirely wooden and covered stairway is a compulsory passage. A direct link between the upper and lower part of the Cité, its steepness will reward you by whetting your appetite or helping your digestion. This is the age-old mercantile heart of Lausanne. Standing on the steps of the Fountain of Justice, in front of the famous clock that displays animated scenes every hour, take in the beautiful perspective on the adornments of the 18th-century residences’ façades.

→ Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)

Although imposing, this 18th-century building is welcoming. Its roof recalls the opulent homes of wealthy landowners from the Swiss countryside. Closed to the public; however, its ancient covered market is an exhibition space.

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

→ Tour de l’Ale

This baroque church also serves as a seating place for passers-by enjoying a rest or picnicking on its steps. Its elegance gives character to the popular square that bears its name. About fifty towers and gates defended Lausanne. Only one still stands: the Tour de l’Ale, saved by a people’s movement unconvinced that all should be sacrificed to car traffic.

Family Walk

In Lausanne, there’s always something to do For families, Lausanne offers a multitude of activities for all ages and the town is dotted with playgrounds and parks. The more athletic tackle the town’s sloping topography: on foot, mountainbike, roller-skates or cross-country skis, Lausanne is a dream come true for active visitors. And when the rain comes – or just a longing for culture – museum doors are open. Nourishment for the mind and body. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point:

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

On the way: Our advice:

From pastures to the lakeside on foot!

Lac de Sauvabelin SAUVABELIN

CAMPAGNE DE L’HERMITAGE

Malley-Provence PALAIS DE RUMINE

VALLÉE DE LA JEUNESSE

Maladière

PARC MON-REPOS PLACE DE MILAN

SIÈGE DU CIO

VIDY

9 BELLERIVE

OUCHY

PARC DENANTOU

Sports or culture, leisure or strolling! 10

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→ Aquatis

In Lausanne, it is: an odyssey across the five continents, a full immersion in freshwater with 46 aquariums/vivaria/terrariums, an oasis in the heart of the town. A new experience to be shared with your family! 7 Access: Metro m2, stop at “Vennes”, and to reach the Family Walk: Metro m2, stop at “Flon” and take the bus N° 6 from Saint-François until “Lac de Sauvabelin”

→ Sauvabelin

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

→ Campagne de l’Hermitage

→ Palais de Rumine

→ Parc Mon-Repos

Ten minutes on foot from the town, the leafy, romantic park contains many varied species of trees, the most famous of which is the weeping beech with its interwoven, sinuous branches that conjure up a fairy tale house. The museum is worth a visit in its own right. Located in the town centre, this Florentine Renaissance building houses the cantonal museums of archaeology, fine arts, geology and zoology. A green haven of tranquillity in the heart of the town, this park harbours a 19th-century landscaped garden and a popular aviary. The ideal place for a timeless moment while the children run around.

→ Place de Milan

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

→ Parc Denantou

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

→ Ouchy-Bellerive

→ Vidy

→ Vallée de la Jeunesse

In Lausanne, all roads lead to Ouchy, its landing pier and terraces that call to mind the Riviera. A holiday atmosphere seems to pervade, both by the lakeside and in the playgrounds. Since 1937, Lausanne citizens take refuge at the Bellerive-Plage swimming pool on hot summer days. Diving, idling and swimming extend the summer against a backdrop of lake and mountains. A unique experience. Sports reign in Vidy, with its two stadiums: Pierre-de-Coubertin and Juan-Antonio-Samaranch. You can play football, hockey, beach-volley, skate bowl and basketball, as well as enjoy street sports, a “Vita” fitness trail and the educational Sports Track. This is where children glide on roller-skates or skateboards on mogul waves, while parents roam in the fragrant rose-garden, home to some 8,000 species. All can meet up in the Espace des Inventions.

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Panoramas Walk

The most stunning views of Lausanne Lausanne will unveil itself to you all along this walk. Local guide Pierre Corajoud traced this panoramas walk that takes you to unexpected viewpoints from which you’ll discover the town. With its 500 m difference in height, Lausanne geography offers many beautiful panoramas on the town and beyond, over Lake Geneva, the Lavaux vineyards, the Alps and Jura mountains. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: Slope: Distance: Duration: On the way: Our advice:

Bus N° 16, “Lac de Sauvabelin” stop Auberge du lac de Sauvabelin Place de Milan, bus N° 1, “Dapples” stop, m2 metro, “Gare” station. (7 min.) 500 metres 6 kilometres Approximately 2 hours Suggested stop at the Hermitage Estate and Museum An all-the-way downhill walk that requires good walking shoes. Pushchairs not advised. Lac de Sauvabelin

1 TOUR DE SAUVABELIN SIGNAL DE SAUVABELIN

10 spectacular viewpoints. From the north to the south of the town!

CAMPAGNE DE L’HERMITAGE

CHÂTEAU SAINT-MAIRE

ESPLANADE DE LA CATHÉDRALE

5 AUTOUR DU COLLÈGE DU BELVÉDÈRE COLLINE DU LANGUEDOC

PASSERELLE DU FLON

8 7

ESPLANADE DE MONTBENON

Lausanne-Gare

Dapples

JARDIN BOTANIQUE ET CRÊT DE MONTRIOND

A delightful 6-km walk achievable in 2 hours! Emotions guaranteed!

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→ Tour de Sauvabelin (Sauvabelin Tower)

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

→ Signal de Sauvabelin

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

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

→ La passerelle du Flon (Flon footbridge)

→ Esplanade de Montbenon

The lawn of this “balcony” gives such an extended view that you can observe the earth’s curve. A statue of Swiss mythical hero William Tell overlooks the lawn. 8

→ Esplanade de la Cathédrale

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

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

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

→ Château Saint-Maire (Saint-Maire Castle)

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

Of all Lausanne bridges, the Flon footbridge is the most urban, spanning across a trendy district. Crossing the bridge, you’ll see the Cathedral appear in the distance.

→ Colline du Languedoc (Languedoc hill)

→ Jardin botanique et crêt de Montriond

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

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

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

Celebrities walk

In the footsteps of illustrious guests Lausanne has at all times attracted numerous personalities from the world over. With its internationally renowned range of hotels, rich diversity of cultural attractions and reputation for calm in the heart of Europe, the Canton of Vaud’s capital is both a place to be visited and a haven of peace. Great names from the world of literature and the arts, music, performance or sport have adopted this welcoming town, ideally located in Europe, which they have sometimes chosen as their home. The presence or sojourn of celebrities in Lausanne has earned them repeated tributes from the municipal authorities who have named streets, squares and metro stations after them. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: Slope: Distance: Duration: On the way: Our advice:

Bus N° 16, “Signal” stop From the Signal de Sauvabelin Vidy Port, bus N° 2, “Théâtre de Vidy” stop (10 min. away) 500 metres 7 kilometres Approximately 2 hours A walk from the heights above the town to the lakeside that needs sturdy shoes Post your most beautiful photos on instagram with the #MyLausanne or download the flyer of the Thai walk on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/walk-king-thailand

Top 10 places treasured by personalities!

Signal

1 CHÂTEAU DU SIGNAL

4 2

HÔTEL DE VILLE

VILLA MON-REPOS

3 LE TABAC BESSON

Théâtre de Vidy PORT DE VIDY

ROYAL SAVOY

5 6 HÔTEL ANGLETERRE

BEAURIVAGE PALACE

MUSÉE OLYMPIQUE

PAVILLON THAÏ

A celebrity around every corner! 5 1

→ Le Château du Signal

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

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→ Montchoisi ice rink

→ Thai Pavilion

→ Beau-Rivage Palace

→ Villa Mon-Repos, Parc Mon-Repos

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

During the 1950s, the Chaplin family made the most of the distractions offered by Lausanne. Oona Chaplin learned to skate on the ice of Montchoisi before sipping a well-brewed tea at the Beau-Rivage Palace. A stone throw from Lake Geneva, in the green setting of the Parc Denantou, stands a royal Thai pavilion, built in 2007 by Thai craftsmen and inaugurated by the daughter of his late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej who completed all his studies in Lausanne.

→ Tabac Besson, rue de Bourg

→ Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)

→ Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence

→ Royal Savoy

→ Vidy port

Writer Georges Simenon bought 200 pipes and purchased his special Dunhill blend there. Every week, the father of Inspector Maigret entrusted to the shop 12 pipes to be cleaned that he then smoked while writing. On September 15, 1766, a young pianist aged 10 and a half gave a resounding concert in the Town Hall’s council chambers. That prodigy, at the time on a great European tour, was no other than Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (Closed to the public.) This hotel has always enjoyed the graces of aristocrats from all over the world. The King of Thailand spent his youthful years there. The Spanish royal family was faithful to it for a long time, electing it as one of its privileged retreats.

In the peaceful atmosphere of the Beau-Rivage Palace, a few words written in the establishment’s guest book attest to how Lausanne attracts the most diverse personalities: Ayrton Senna, Coco Chanel and Phil Collins’s words echo yet older visits: Victor Hugo or Gary Cooper. In 1816, the very romantic Lord Byron, then aged 28, stayed on the shores of Lake Geneva. His writings inaugurated the golden age of tourism in the area. In Ouchy, he lived on the water edge, at the Angleterre Hotel. In 1964, visitors of the Swiss national exhibition dived in the waters of Lake Geneva aboard the Mesoscaphe, the world’s first tourist submarine. It was invented by oceanographer Jacques Piccard, father of balloon pilot Bertrand.

Dance walk

When the whole town leads the dance Join the movement: step by step, discover the iconic dance locations in Lausanne, a town that maintains strong links with the world of choreography. And for good reason! You will find here: the Béjart Ballet Lausanne, a giant of international dance; Rudra-Béjart, a high-level vocational school; the Prix de Lausanne, a prestigious annual competition that brings together promising young talents; Sévelin 36 and the Arsenic, two leading venues for contemporary dance. Lausanne also has in its midst internationally renowned companies and choreographers such as Philippe Saire, Katarzyna Gdaniec, Marco Cantalupo, Nicole Seiler and Cisco Aznar. To crown it all, Lausanne is home to the Swiss Dance Collection. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: Distance: Duration: On the way: Our advice:

m2 metro, “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” station From the Place de la Riponne IMD Park, Av. de Rhodanie. Bus N° 2, “Pêcheurs” stop 3 kilometres Approximately 1 hour Stop at the Casino de Montbenon, owned by the Town of Lausanne All year round, many dance performances. www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/calendar

In Lausanne, dance takes place on all levels!

SALLE MÉTROPOLE THÉÂTRE ARSENIC

STATION m2 TABLEAUX PETER WELZ

Riponne-Maurice Béjart

7 FLON

5 4

ALLÉE ANSERMET

3 OPÉRA DE LAUSANNE GARE DE LAUSANNE

PARC DE L’IMD

Pêcheurs

8 LE MUSÉE OLYMPIQUE STATUE LIFAR

BEAU-RIVAGE PALACE

Lausanne is having fun? Well, it’s time to dance now! 8 1

→ m2 “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” station

→ Pictures by Peter Welz at the Riponne

Inaugurated on October 27, 2008, this metro station honours Maurice Béjart who lived at the Riponne. A photographic portrait signed by Marcel Imsand of the choreographer in love with Abyssinian cats welcomes travellers when they ride the escalator. In the m2 station dedicated to Maurice Béjart, the Berlin artist created a series of giant photographs as a tribute to dance. Produced on translucent plexiglas with Béjart Ballet Lausanne dancers, they embellish the two bays of the station. Of course, it’s on stage that the BBL is most dazzling.

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→ Salle Métropole (Métropole Hall)

→ Beau-Rivage Palace

→ Lifar statue

→ IMD Park

→ Opéra de Lausanne

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

→ Allée Ansermet at Montbenon

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

→ Flon

In the trendy district of the Flon, you can dance until the early hours. With its four dance floors, the MAD – ranked amongst the TOP 100 of the best clubs in the planet – has been the temple of electronic music for the past 20 years.

→ Arsenic and Sévelin 36

In the extension of the Flon, in a former industrial wasteland, the Théâtre Sévelin 36 and the Arsenic constitute the hot spot of choreography in all its contemporary forms. A glance at their programming would allow you to end your walk with a show. Well-known companies and associations also keep dancing alive and growing there. During the 1930s, music hall had found a home in the Métropole Hall, at the base of Switzerland’s first skyscraper. Threatened by ruin, it was brought back to life in 1992 when the Béjart Ballet Lausanne chose that venue for its first performances outside the Beaulieu Theatre. The Beau-Rivage Palace is one of the sponsors of the Prix de Lausanne. Great names in dance have walked its marble floors. The most famous are showcased in a photo gallery inspired by the signatures in the establishment’s guest book. A great Ukrainian dancer and choreographer, Serge Lifar died in Lausanne in 1986. On the Quai Delamuraz in Ouchy, a metal sculpture immortalises Icarus’s flight, in memory of the eponymous ballet that established Lifar as the first leading dancer of the Paris Opera, during the 1930s. Along the Avenue de Rhodanie, south of the IMD business school, a plaque pays tribute to Serge Diaghilev. This is where, well surrounded at the Villa Bellerive – particularly by Stravinski – he found the strength to breathe new life into the Ballets russes in 1915. (Cannot be visited. IMD reception.)

Olympic Walk

The not-to-be-missed spots in the Olympic Capital Not for nothing is Lausanne Olympic Capital. On Lake Geneva’s shores, baron Pierre de Coubertin found a neutral and idyllic setting to defend the restoration of the Olympic ideal. Close to 300,000 visitors come every year to the Olympic Museum, a marble building that blends into the landscape. Beyond that, the whole town resonates with the legacy of the Games. By the lakeside, in the parks, seeing Switzerland’s first athletic tracks, the walker will keenly feel the preservation of the Olympic spirit. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: Duration: On the way: Our advice:

Bus N° 13, “Mon-Repos” stop, m2 metro, “Bessières” or “Ours” station Villa Mon-Repos Ouchy, bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop, metro m2 “Ouchy-Olympique” station Approximately 2 hours Do allow enough time to visit the Olympic Museum, with its permanent exhibitions and leisure areas. JOG 2020… Save the date! www.lausanne2020.com

In Pierre de Coubertin’s footsteps!

2 HÔTEL DE VILLE

CIMETIÈRE DU BOIS-DE-VAUX CHÂTEAU DE VIDY

Ours

Bessières

CASINO DE MONTBENON

Mon-Repos

1 VILLA MON-REPOS

PLACE DE MILAN SIÈGE DU CIO

ZONE DE VIDY

Ouchy-Olympique LE MUSÉE OLYMPIQUE

Ouchy-Olympique ESPACE PIERRE DE COUBERTIN

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COUNTDOWN

CHÂTEAU D’OUCHY

The living presence of Olympism in Lausanne!

Parc Denantou

→ Villa Mon-Repos

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

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

In Vidy, Swiss athletics benefited from the country’s first cinder track. This is also where the Olympic Institute of Lausanne brought its students for outdoors physical education training. 7

→ Casino de Montbenon

→ CountDown

→ Château d’Ouchy

→ The Olympic Museum

(Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery)

→ Château de Vidy

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

→ Espace Pierre de Coubertin

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

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

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

→ Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)

In 1917, sport was developing with references to the ancient Greek cult of the body. In the casino’s gardens and rooms, Lausanne’s Olympic Institute trained students in ancient gymnastics. 4

In competitive sport, the starting signal is given at zero. The clock that counts down the time remaining until the next Olympic Games, in its setting of Jura limestone, is a reminder that Lausanne is headquarters to the IOC since 1915 and Olympic Capital since 1994. It is within these ancient walls and overlooking the lake that the first conference of the Universal Pedagogical Union, created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1925, was held in 1926. The Olympic spirit blows on the lake. The recently renovated museum is a journey through the Olympic movement’s history, from antiquity to the present day. It also pays tribute to great champions and houses the world Olympic documentation centre.

Architecture Walk

Discover Lausanne’s architectural heritage and future look In Lausanne, the built heritage offers an architectural panorama from the Middle Ages to the noughties. From the end of the 19th century to this day, building has been in phase with modernity’s key stages. Thus, ten monuments bear witness in a spectacular manner to the town’s cultural ambitions and the image it has of itself. Each of these objects characterises the urban landscape or will characterise it in the decades to come. Although some are at the project stage, their architectural impact is nonetheless significant. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: On the way: Our advice:

Buses N° 4, 6, 9, 16, 17, “Bel-Air” stop Place Bel-Air SwissTech, EPFL, bus N° 31, “EPFL-UNIL” stop, m1 metro, “EPFL” station Fed up walking? Too far? Public transport at the rescue. www.t-l.ch/en A trawl on the web, in the architecture section of a bookshop or library is no luxury to embark on this walk armed with full knowledge.

The history of Lausanne through building styles!

SWISSTECH CONVENTION CENTER EPFL

GÉOPOLIS

EPFL

ROLEX LEARNING CENTER EPFL

ARTLAB EPFL

MAISON DU SPORT INTERNATIONAL SIÈGE DU CIO

→ Bel-Air Métropole

→ Quartier du Flon

Leading names in Swiss architecture designed the flagship buildings in the Flon District. Worth discovering: La Miroiterie, Les Pépinières, Les Cubes, L’Arbre et ses racines, the new Esplanade and the old garages refurbished to welcome artists and artisans.

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

→ F’ar Forum d’Architecture Lausanne

→ Maison du Sport International

→ Geopolis UNIL

→ Rolex Learning Center EPFL

→ ArtLab EPFL

→ SwissTech Convention Center EPFL

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

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

→ Plateforme 10

→ Hotel Royal Savoy

TOUR BEL-AIR MÉTROPOLE

1 Bel-Air QUARTIER DU FLON

PLATEFORME 10

3 F’AR FORUM D’ARCHITECTURE LAUSANNE

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Under construction, Plateforme 10 will house in 2018 the Museum of Fine Art (mcba), joined in 2019 by the Museum of Photography (Musée de l’Elysée) and the Museum of Contemporary Applied Arts (mudac).

An essential part of Olympism, the Maison du Sport International is an icon of modern architecture in Lausanne. Designed by Bernese architects, this building adds a sculptural dimension to the Vidy landscape. Erected in place of a former factory, Geopolis serves as a landmark for Lausanne University’s campus, as well as a link with EPFL; yet it is also a remarkable symbol of the southern entrance to the town of Lausanne. With its invisible pillars and gentle undulations, this building, signed by Japanese architectural bureau SANAA, functions both as a laboratory for learning and a library with 500,000 volumes. Long and narrow, this recently opened building is the work of the Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. Accessible to the public, it encourages visitors to immerse themselves completely in the concerts of the Montreux Jazz Festival before relaxing at the Montreux Jazz Café at EPFL. At the other end of the building is an exhibition devoted to big data, two permanent exhibitions dedicated to the archives of Venice and Big Data (free admission) and various temporary exhibitions. Amongst the most modern and best equipped convention centres in the world, this building shows both technological and architectural audacity, confirming EPFL’s decisive role in the urban landscape.

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Outings on the water

Experience a multitude of nautical and aquatic pleasures Lausanne is also a port town. On the pleasant Ouchy quay, built in 1901, step aboard one of the Belle Époque fleet vessels belonging to the Compagnie générale de navigation (CGN). Viewed from the water, the town extends from the banks of the Venoge river to the first vineyards of Lavaux. Along the Swiss or French coasts, Lausanne is never far away and it’s a pleasure to return there on the way back from one of the leisure or gourmet cruises offered by the CGN. Other aquatic trips are possible: on an Aquarel solar-powered boat or on La Vaudoise, a lateen sail boat. For the more athletic, Vidy is a hot spot for fans of rowing, water skiing, sailing, pedal boats, wakeboard and stand-up paddle. Access (public transport):

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→ Aboard a “Belle Époque” vessel

Lake Geneva has a homogenous and unique-in-the-world Belle Époque fleet, beautifully preserved and restored. With their paddle wheels, high orange chimney and deep whistle, these ships take us back in time. www.cgn.ch/en-gb/accueil

→ On a solar-powered boat with the Aquarels

The Lake Geneva Aquarels carry a slight aura of science fiction. Yet these present-day solar-powered boats are an invitation to 100% ecological coastal meandering. With cruises and activities, it’s a magical way to enjoy the lake. www.lesaquarelsduleman.ch

m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station

→ Aboard La Vaudoise, a lateen sail boat

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

Immediate boarding for a leisure or gourmet cruise!

Other addresses for nautical fun Ciels Bleus Place du Port www.cielsbleus.ch +41 (0)76 366 39 49

Quai d’Ouchy “Water-skiing school” Ch. des Pêcheurs 7 www.ecole-de-voile-lausanne.ch +41 (0)21 635 58 87

Guy Delessert Place du Vieux Port 4 +41 (0)21 617 09 28

Pedalino Vidy www.pedalino.ch +41 (0)79 733 34 34

Ecole de ski nautique Quai d’Ouchy – Tour Haldimand +41 (0)78 634 43 90 Ecole de voile de Vidy Port de Vidy www.ecoledevoile.ch +41 (0)21 617 90 00

Piedsdansl’o Ouchy www.piedsdanslo.ch +41 (0)76 396 77 86 More information on: www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/cruise-lake

INFORMATION ON THIS HISTORICAL FLEET

AND ITS CONSERVATION : www.abvl.ch info@abvl.ch– TEL : +41(0)21 614 62 88

SCHEDULES & RESERVATIONS : www.cgn.ch

INFOLINE : +41 (0) 900 929 929 (CHF 0.50/min.)

Lakeside Walk

Wonderful relaxation on the shores of Lake Geneva Two thousand years ago, Lausanne settled on the waterfront. Today, its well-preserved green shores are still delightfully attractive. Whether developed or wild, the lakeside puts on a show of the town's best offerings: sports, nature, history and leisure. From St-Sulpice to Lutry, a footpath hugs the coastline almost without interruption. On a small pebble beach or on the busy Ouchy quays, Lake Geneva makes Lausanne a home port.

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

m1 metro, “UNIL-Sorge” station Port des Pierrettes, bus N° 701 from Bourdonnette, “Champagne” stop Lutry, bus N° 9, “Voisinand” stop 10 km Approximately 2 hours and a half Never losing sight of the lake, take the time to stroll whatever the season, in fair or stormy weather, in this magnificent landscape.

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Almost touching the water, from St-Sulpice to Lutry!

→ Quais d’Ouchy

→ Fontaine olympique (Olympic fountain)

→ Tour Haldimand (Haldimand Tower)

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

→ Embouchure de la Vuachère

→ Site de Lousonna (Site of Lousonna)

→ Pully et son port (Pully and its marina)

→ Lutry, le bourg et la plage

→ Port des Pierrettes

→ Campagne de Dorigny

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

Around 15 B.C., Romans stopped in the area. Deciding it was a promising location, they settled here, creating the city of Lousonna. In the 4th century, the Teutons migrated to the Cité, moving the heart of the town away from the shores.

→ Ouchy, bassin de radoub

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

The only Lausanne river that remains close to its natural state, the Vuachère flows into Lake Geneva. A small wild paradise on the edge of the town. Pully, all aboard! At the marina, old freshwater sailors rub shoulders with young racers and famous yachtsmen. If you'd rather stay on firm ground, you can enjoy a ride on the miniature train.

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

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

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A striking monument facing Lake Geneva and the Alps, this fountain indicates the presence of the Olympic Museum, invisible from the lakeside. Tourists enjoy having their picture taken, eyes aglow with the beauty of the view.

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(Ouchy, maintenance and gravel docks)

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

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WINE CENTER OF LAVAUX

AN ASSORTMENT OF 290 WINES COMMENTED TASTINGS Opening hours : June to the end of October : open daily from 10h30 am to 8 pm, Sunday from 10h30 am to 7 pm. Mid-January to the end of May, November-December : CONTACT closed on Monday and Tuesday. End of December to the middle Route Cantonale 2 of January Annual closure.

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Take a Lavaux vineyard discovery trip on board of the LAVAUX EXPRESS ! From April to October the LAVAUX EXPRESS tourist train takes you through the hillsides of this winegrowing region. A different way to discover the superb landscapes of Lavaux, a UNESCO world heritage site! www.lavauxexpress.ch +41 (0)848 848 791

The great Lavaux Trail UNESCO World Heritage vineyards

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

Lavaux Walk – from Grandvaux to Lutry

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

Train from the Lausanne station to Grandvaux (free transport with the Lausanne Transport Card) Grandvaux village Lutry, bus N° 9, “Voisinand” stop A good two hours (with 1.5 hours walking) Various places to eat and taste wines are mentioned all along the way

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→ La culture de la vigne au chemin des vignes à Grandvaux (Cultivation of vines

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

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

→ Le hameau viticole du Châtelard

(The winegrowers’ hamlet of the Châtelard)

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

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

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

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There are several techniques to prune vines. In the past, each plant was secured to a wooden cane. Nowadays, the plants are trained along metal trellises that often run parallel to the hillside.

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

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

(Castle of Montagny-sur-Villette)

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

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

→ Les capites, un patrimoine bâti à Aran Spread out in the vineyards, “capites” are small huts in which the winegrowers used to store their tools. Today, they welcome passers-by, especially when it’s aperitif time.

(Grandvaux, Corto wine cellar and Pratt statue)

→ La tour Bertholod (Bertholod Tower)

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

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FOLLOW THE GUIDE What better way to explore than with guides enthusiastic about their city? → Chocolat en balade, Lausanne de Parc en Parc

(A Chocolate walk, Lausanne from Park to Park)

In 2016, Olivier Fuchs published with the complicity of his friend Jean-François Jacot – both passionate about hiking – a series of walking paths he associated with chocolates. He offers to lead you on a discovery of one of these walks while he tells the story of the astonishing tree that is the cacao tree. He brings a choice of Grands Cru chocolates that he will share with you all along the way. www.olivierfuchs.ch

→ Discover Pierre Corajoud’s unusual walks

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

→ AGLT guides at your service

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

→ Visits with the MdA (Seniors’ Movement) guides

Long-time inhabitants of Lausanne, they will lead you on a discovery of the rich urban heritage, with passion and historical depth. Their various walks explore the town centre and the Cité. The routes are tailored to visitors’ tastes and wishes. Visits of the Cathedral Free guided tours, week days from July to September, at 10am, 11am, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Phone: +41 (0)21 320 12 62 www.lausanne-a-pied.ch/en

→ FOXTRAIL, the urban adventure for two people and more

With Foxtrail, discovering Lausanne becomes an adventure. This new kind of orientation course, suitable for families with children over eight years old, groups of friends as well as companies, combines new technologies and the hunt for clues hidden in the urban area. All senses awakened, you discover unsuspected passages, while well-known streets appear in a new perspective. In Lausanne, both trails offered last about 2 hours 30. Phone: +41 (0)41 329 80 00 www.foxtrail.ch/en-us/trails/lausanne

→ Guided Segway tours

On a segway, Lausanne reveals itself at the rhythm of soft mobility. While experimenting new balance sensations, you discover the town standing tall, with a more extensive field of vision. With Mobileo, take part in a Segway city tour and visit Lausanne ever so smoothly and with better visibility. Phone: +41 (0)840 42 42 42 www.mobileo.ch/lausanne

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Annual theme The faces behind food : March 2018 – March 2019 Alimentarium Food Museum Quai Perdonnet 25 – 1800 Vevey

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ORIGINAL OUTINGS Set off on an adventure in unusual places → Art en ville (Art in town)

→ Le chemin du Sport (Sport Track)

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

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

→ Balade au Chalet-à-Gobet (Walk at the Chalet-à-Gobet)

In the tracks of foxes, follow the Vuachère river’s natural course, from La Sallaz to Ouchy. A way of enjoying the forest in town. Some technical information: Change in elevation: 315 m. Length: 8 km. Duration: about 3 hours. 22 stations and 130 didactic panels. www.lausanne.ch/vuachere

The Jorat forest is large and very pleasant for a wander with your family, for instance along an educational trail about the fauna and flora. There are gravel paths and concrete tracks; perfect for scooters or bikes. www.balades-en-famille.ch

→ Fountains in the city

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

→ Balades dans l’Ouest lausannois (walks in the western part of Lausanne)

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

→ Le Chemin du Renard (Fox’s Trail)

→ The Parc de la Légende

Along a 200-metre trail, artist Sara H has staged an exhibition in bronze with more than eighteen sculptures to tell the tale of autumn in braille and letters. www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/legend-park

→ Lausanne Nature – 2018 activities

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

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

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First metric railway (narrow gauge and unique line) in Switzerland. Nicknamed “la Brouette” (“the Wheelbarrow”), this train takes you to the countryside several times a day. Opportunity to taste regional products in the period restaurant train.

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

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→ lavaux-panoramic.ch/en

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

Discover alone, with your family or friends the picturesque paths of Lavaux terraced vineyards. A sumptuous course in a magnificent setting where one can gauge the noble quality of work in the vineyards. Clinging to the Lavaux slopes, a terraced vineyard unfolds beneath your eyes in its full majesty. Its stone walls date back to the 12th century, when monks cleared forests to plant the first grapevines.

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Must-dos in the area Discoveries for intense emotions → alimentarium.org

Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, The Alimentarium is the world’s first museum devoted to food and nutrition. The immersive permanent exhibition makes visitors aware of the relationship between diet and our bodies, society and the environment.

→ aquaparc.ch/en

Dive into the “Lake Geneva Caribbean” and discover a magical place for the whole family’s enjoyment; in Le Bouveret. Slides for thrills, games for the children, beach and spa for chilling out.

→ aquasplash.ch

Swoosh down the giant waterslides of the Renens swimming pool. Plenty of intense sensations!

→ chaplinsworld.com/en

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

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Far more than a chocolate museum, Camille Bloch takes you on a voyage of flavours and discoveries where you yourself are one of the participants. Through Le Parcours Découverte, you share with us the key moments in the company’s history, gain direct experience of production and join in interactive experiences.

→ chillon.ch/en

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

→ glacier3000.ch/en

A paradise for excursions in both summer and winter! The panoramic cable-car ride is spectacular in itself. On reaching the altitude of 3,000 metres (10,000 feet), you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of Peak Walk by Tissot of the 24 mountain peaks towering at 4,000 metres (13,000 feet), amongst which the Jungfrau, Matterhorn and Mont-Blanc. Exceptional closing from September 24 to November 2, 2018.

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The Caves at Vallorbe offer a spectacular display of mineral beauty. Inside these caves – amongst the most beautiful in Europe – there is an exhibition of more than 250 minerals from all over the world. They are located 45 minutes on foot from the train station (car recommended).

→ juraparc.ch

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

→ le-nest.ch/en

Come and learn all about the food we eat today and enjoy the unique experience this playful discovery space offers. Designed to be an avant-garde multimedia experience, this educational tour immerses the visitor in an unprecedented human adventure… Enter the authentic and surprising world of nest!

→ seldesalpes.ch/english

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

→ papiliorama.ch

The Papiliorama’s tropical complex as well as its Nocturama reproduce the ecosystem of a tropical forest: fauna, flora and fun to be had! For the less adventurous, a mini zoo with indigenous species.

→ parc-aventure.ch

A leisure concept in the forest, for both children and proven adventurers, in Aigle, at the Signal de Bougy and in Sion. Choose the discovery trail that best matches your agility and your resistance to vertigo, and set off quite safely.

→ Rochers de Naye

Towering at an altitude of 2,042 m, the Rochers-deNaye are a favoured destination for nature lovers. To get to this unique place, take the charming cog railway that departs every hour from Montreux. The panoramic view overlooks Lake Geneva and the Alps. You can choose between hiking or family walks, visiting the Marmot Paradise Ppark or the “La Rambertia” alpine garden.

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Annual Medieval Festival, August 18-19, 2018

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Swiss Travel Pass – the key to Switzerland’s public transport. More information on MySwitzerland.com/ticket

→ signaldebougy.ch

→ zoo-servion.ch

→ swissvapeur.ch/en

And more: www.balades.ch www.leman-sans-frontière.org www.loisirs.ch www.randonature.ch www.railaway.ch www.swisspassions.com

The Signal de Bougy, its Parc Pré Vert, its Golf at an altitude of 707 metres and its Club House are accessible to all. Discover the activities for children, its farm, adventure park, mini-golf, miniland, restaurant with a terrace and exceptional panorama! A concentration of Switzerland’s cultural and natural wealth to be discovered over 18,000 m2. Come aboard the mini locomotives of this unusual train ride to encounter miniature replicas of the country’s most beautiful buildings.

→ tropiquarium.ch

Nearby Lausanne, this tropical zoo plays an important role in safeguarding and preserving threatened species. Here, you can observe Komodo dragons, Siamese crocodiles, African penguins and also giants Galapagos turtles. Furthermore you will have the opportunity to discover our biodiversity.

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

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LAUSANNE GETAWAY / 2018 edition Responsible editor: Lausanne Tourisme – Service Editions & Relations publiques – av. de Rhodanie 2 - Case postale 975 CH-1000 Lausanne 1 - Tel: +41 (0)21 613 73 73 – Fax +41 (0)21 616 86 47 - www.lausanne-tourisme.ch - Email: editions@lausanne-tourisme.ch • Design: Newcom Partners, Lausanne • Advertising: Delphine Foiret, Inédit publications • Writing: Nicolas Verdan • Production follow-up: Nicole Seira, Noémie Bissat • Printing: PCL, Presses Centrales SA, Renens • Photographic credits: Cover: Régis Colombo – www.diapo.ch Inside pages: www.diapo.ch; LT/Laurent Kaczor; OTV; LT/www.dpicard.ch; carine roth/cinematheque.ch; Mario Del Curto; Musée de zoologie Lausanne; Jardin Botanique; François Bertin; VDL/mano; DGBP; Sedrik Nemeth; Ville de Lausanne; Lauren Pasche; FIBA; Elise-Heuberger; LT/mano; LT/Maurizo Di Donato; Hôtel Royal-Savoy Lausanne; François Bertin; Switzerland Tourism/Lauschsicht; LT/C.Jaccard; www.vaudphotos.ch; LT/Jacques Straesslé; Christof Schuerpf; Nwanda76 | Dreamstime.com; Mobimo/Catherine Leutenegger Photography; Marie Sido; CGN; LT/Laurent Ryser;Le Rivage; Christof Sonderegger; LT/Samuel Rouge; MontreuxRiviera.com; Samuel Bitton; Jardin botanique; Lausanne Tourisme; DR; Marcus Gyger; Lavaux Express; Guy Perrenoud; Alimentarium – Vevey; Chaplin’s World™ The Studio; PPR Media Relations AG; Glacier 3000; Mike Bink; Papillorama; Golden pass Services; Parc Aventures.ch; Tropiquarium; Zoo de Servion; Signal de Bougy; Swiss Vapeur. Printed in Switzerland With the support of

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