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Vaud Tourist Office

The canton of Vaud, Swiss capital of festivities in 2016!

The Grand Tour of Switzerland: Julia and Oskars's road trip in the canton of Vaud

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Editorial Enjoying the summer season in the Canton of Vaud, in the heart of the Lake Geneva Region, means experiencing new cultural offerings in Vevey such as Chaplin’s World, the Alimentarium or nest, the amusement complex that focuses on the history of Nestlé. Or roaming the routes of the Grand Tour of Switzerland to discover the treasures of our region. Enjoying the summer season also means exploring the heart of the Vallée de Joux on foot or the Canton’s wheat granary between Lausanne and Yverdon-les-Bains by bike. And why not enjoying crazy family days, tasting unique meals, attending one festival after another in order not to miss out on anything, or treating yourself to a weekend of culture, nature and tasting delights in Nyon.

Experiencing the beauty and the diversity of our region is the aim of this magazine. Through its authentic experiences, practical information, multimedia interactions and original ideas, you can discover our canton in a different way. Because there’s so much to do and see here!

Andreas Banholzer Director of the Vaud Tourist Office

The best of the canton of Vaud is only a few clicks away!

Experience what’s new

All the summer’s latest attractions

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Useful addresses

Experience a Getaway

Voyage to the land of the family

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The Grand Tour of Switzerland: Julia & Oskar’s road trip

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Celebrate H2O during a weekend in Nyon

Experience the Grand Tour

Culture, like the air that we breathe

Experience the event

Removable map "Grand Tour of Experience small delights western Switzerland" This summer, I...

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Experience childhood

Timeless A tour of the Lac de Joux

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A wheat granary between two lakes Lausanne – Yverdon-les-Bains by bike

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Experience the latest cultural attractions

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Experience an escape

Experience Vaud Online

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Experience life as a gourmet

Unusual settings for unique meals "Villars has something for everyone," says chef Alain Montigny Recipe: Cress-rolled fera with Etivaz rösti

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The best of the canton of Vaud is only a few clicks away!

All the attractions and news of the region are only a few clicks away on the tourism portal : www.lake-geneva-region.ch

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The Grand Tour of Switzerland is a legendary route to be undertaken with a sense of freedom. This journey of 1600km on the country’s most beautiful roads bathes in the four linguistic regions, passes alongside 22 lakes, crosses five peaks in the Jura and the Alps, and features 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the way.

2 — iPad Free download of all our tourism brochures to your iPad via the App Store ipad.lake-geneva-region.ch 3 — Online booking Book your accommodation quickly and in total security booking.lake-genevaregion.ch 4 — Download All our brochures are available on: www.lake-geneva-region.ch/ en/brochures

Espace Horloger, Vallée de Joux “James Bond Times”, The spy who loved watches!

A legendary route – Grand Tour of Switzerland

Mobile App Vaud:Guide Find the activity that corresponds to your area of interest without worrying about the weather or opening times: the app will provide you with all the information! Available on iPhone, iPad and Android. appmobile.lake-genevaregion.ch

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An exceptional exhibition on James Bond’s watches, illustrating the filmography of the British-Swiss spy and his watches presented in an innovative and fun layout. The timelessness of agent 007 and his relationship with these objects is used to address several topics related to time, fashion, watchmaking and, in a broader sense, mechanics.

Exhibition for all ages.

17 September 2016 to 23 April 2017 www.espacehorloger.ch

Avenches, from its creation to present day – The Great History of Aventicum retraces the creation of the Swiss capital in Roman times 2000 years ago with a major 3D sound and light multimedia show.

1 to 31 July (outside of Avenches Opera evenings). www.aventicum3D.ch

When tourism goes hand in hand with fun

Share your pictures, travel experiences and tips with other people who love the region!

Wine tourism presents a magic formula with fifty unique experiences in the Lake Geneva Region, and the same number of doors that open up and let you discover and enjoy a wealth of regional assets: terroir products and delicious wines from sunny vineyards and superb landscapes.

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A personalized internet code (web code) to be entered in the “search” field on the top right-hand corner of the website gives access to the detailed content of most articles, as well as maps, hotel reservations, documentation, promotional offers, etc.

Set off on a journey to discover the Pays de Vaud’s magnificent vineyards and exceptional sites thanks to a new interactive app for download on your Smartphone. Broaden your knowledge by answering the quiz while strolling through the ‘Côte’ region, making the most of fantastic views while discovering the wine-tourism treasures in this beautiful region.

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Wine-tourism: stroll along the Vaud lakeside, Morges region

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Interview Yves Durand

Charlie Chaplin lives once more on the Vaudois Riviera

— Known for its exceptional concentration of cultural events, many known worldwide, the canton of Vaud becomes the ‘Swiss capital of festivities’ in 2016 and celebrates a plethora of anniversaries. These include the Montreux Jazz Festival’s 50th and the 70th birthday of the Septembre Musical classical music festival, the creation of “nest” to celebrate Nestlé’s 150 years, as well as the opening of the much-awaited Chaplin’s World.

Creator of the most anticipated project of the year, Yves Durand reveals the secrets behind the success of ‘Chaplin’s World’ in Corsier-sur-Vevey.

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How does the visit unfold?

The visit takes place in two phases.

Ban Manor, occupied until recently by the Chaplin family, provides us with the setting for Charlie’s personal life. Thanks to the reconstitution of its main rooms along with furniture and his personal objects – displayed for the first time – the visitor will have the impression of participating in Chaplin’s family life, alongside his wife Oona and their eight children.

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Encounter with Yves Durand, creator of Chaplin's World www.otvaud.ch/e1

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Yves Durand, why a Chaplin museum?

Chaplin’s World is much more than a museum! It’s an innovative and unique concept, beginning with the fact that we occupy the actual residence where Chaplin lived for the last 25 years of his life. Visitors will therefore walk in the Tramp’s footsteps.

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The last laugh Chaplin’s World The Tramp lives once more on the Vaudois Riviera. Set in the last house where Charlie Chaplin and his family lived on the hills above Vevey, Chaplin’s World reinvents the realm of the legendary artist, whose unique career married culture and entertainment.

Witness the man’s intimacy, rediscover his genius and the cinematographic environment that nourished him, eat his mostloved dishes at the restaurant, and have a wander in the park.

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Back to the future Alimentarium – Vevey In 2016 Nestlé is redesigning its Alimentarium, 30 years after founding what is the world’s first museum entirely dedicated to nutrition. With its exhibitions, demonstrations, tastings and cooking workshops, young and old are introduced to dietary traditions and advice that exist here and worldwide.

nest – Vevey In the same premises where 150 years ago Henri Nestlé invented the milk food that would revolutionise world nutrition, the Nestlé company launches a space devoted to the history of the firm and its brands.

A fun and interactive museum takes the visitor on a path to the future.

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this can be found in a big purposebuilt studio at the entrance to the property, where we dive into his life as an artist. The total-immersion space with sound, images and light reproduces Chaplin’s world of film-shoots in real film sets, inciting us to participate, through laughter and drama, in Charlie’s genius. The interactivity of the visit, present throughout, makes for some unprecedented experiences.

Why has it taken 15 years to bring this project to fruition?

I had to convince everybody that the visit would show total respect towards this personality, his legacy and profession. This was a significant undertaking!

Then as time went on, the project improved and new partners came to join us, including Grévin International, which runs the famous wax museums. Also Chaplin’s World is now complemented by an excellent onsite restaurant, and the possibility to rent the space.

So 15 years isn’t really that long for a museum that will attract visitors from all over the world! www.chaplinmuseum.com

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A festive air Federal Festival of Music 2016 Montreux – 10 - 12 June / 17 - 19 June Every five years, Switzerland receives a gigantic gathering of fanfare orchestras, harmonies and brass bands. For two consecutive weekends in June 2016, Montreux and the Riviera turn into an open air competition for 25,000 musicians who have come to charm the 150 members of the jury, represented by 15 countries, among an atmosphere of fraternity and jubilation.

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50th Montreux Jazz Festival Montreux – 1 - 16 July As one of the year's greatest musical events, the Montreux Jazz Festival celebrates its 50th edition in an aura of eternal youth. The festival was created around jazz but today extends to all music genres and sets the stage for some great musical collaboration. For two weeks, Montreux vibrates to the beat of joyful polyphony with concerts in the halls and along the flowery promenade. www.montreuxjazzfestival.com

25th Rock Oz’Arènes Festival Rock Oz’Arènes Avenches – 1 and 3 - 7 August The Rock Oz’Arènes festival has in store a vintage event with its famous blend of wild rock, blues and irresistible comedians to celebrate the 25th edition in the magnificent Avenches amphitheatre. www.rockozarenes.com

Federal festival of Swiss wrestling and Alpine games Estavayer2016 Estavayer-le-Lac – 26 - 28 August This year it’s Estavayer-le-Lac’s turn to organise Switzerland’s biggest and most popular sporting event, which takes place every three years. The wrestling in the arena followed by the crowning of a winner is the highlight of this huge event, which also comprises Hornussen competitions (involving hitting a puck using a whip-like club), Stone-throwing, and popular concerts. www.estavayer2016.ch

70 years of eternity Septembre Musical Montreux-Vevey – 26 August - 11 September Under the leadership of Tobias Richter, this highly-celebrated classical music festival gives pride of place to the enthusiasm and musicality of the young performers who play alongside established stars. The audiences at these concerts in Montreux, Vevey and Chillon are sometimes surprisingly young. www.septmus.ch

With a profusion of activities both fun and educational, the canton of Vaud is a Garden of Eden for families.

Voyage to the land of climbing Three MOB (Montreux Oberland Bernois) trains

Voyage to the land of movement

It takes just 55 minutes to climb 1,600m and leave Lake Geneva and the Alps at your feet.

Made up of a rocky promontory that dominates one of the best views of the country, Les Rochers-de-Naye is a unique destination. Whether you visit the Parc des Marmottes (marmot park), botanical garden, or spend a night in a yurt, all the activities will be delightful for children.

Leisure time at Cremin Farm, Moudon region In a Broye farm with a view over the mountains, time is of the essence as there’s a lot to do: horse riding, mountainbiking, SwinGolf or mini-golf, all on marked adventure tracks and in huts in the trees. This will be a perfect way to tire out the little ones, and their parents.

Cog train – Montreux / Les Rochers-de-Naye

Star Train – Vevey / Les Pléiades This 40-minute journey elevates you 1,000 metres to place your head in the stars.

Liked for its ‘May Snow’ – a springtime carpet of daffodils as far as the eye can see – this charming little resort distinguishes itself with the Astropleiades educational path (sponsored by Claude Nicolier, Switzerland’s first astronaut), which introduces children to modern astronomy.

GoldenPass Line – Montreux / Zweisimmen / Interlaken / Lucern With its three peaks and eight lakes, this excursion is representative of Switzerland’s beauty.

Through the GoldenPass’s panoramic windows, the scenery rolls into view like at the cinema, keeping the children spellbound.

In the shadow of the snow-covered peaks, the cows populate the pastures and the chalets are buried in flowers.

Lord Byron, the return Inspired by his visit to Château Chillon during his time in Switzerland in 1816, the great English Romantic poet wrote his epic poem entitled ‘The Prisoner of Chillon’. A major exhibition in the castle – Switzerland's most visited monument – commemorates this bicentenary.

Chillon 29 April - 21 August, www.chillon.ch

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Voyage to the land of trees Aubonne Arboretum, Morges region For seasoned explorers the Aubonne Valley, filled with trees from America and Asia, becomes a place to learn and have fun. At the entrance to this 200-hectare area, the Musée du Bois (Wood Museum) displays tools used for shaping wood.

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Grand Tour of Switzerland Julia & Oskar's road trip Julia & Oskar treat themselves to a trip on one part of the legendary Grand Tour of Switzerland. With wind in their hair and no set timetable, they travel 250km through a breathtaking variety of scenery in the canton of Vaud, also passing through the cantons of Geneva, Neuchâtel and Fribourg. The purity of the lakes and countryside, the majesty of mountains and monuments, summer sports and culinary pleasures – all make their logbook a veritable source of inspiration!

And as Julia loves visiting ruins and Oskar is interested in the history of civilizations, they add an historic leg to their journey by travelling to the heart of the canton of Vaud.

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"While passing the Col du Marchairuz, we like the calming nature of the Jura so much that we decide to take an impromptu stroll. The panoramic view enables us to admire the Mont Blanc in the distance."

“Once at the Lac de Joux, we swim in its crystal clear water, whose temperature is a pleasant 24°C. This is surprising, as the lake becomes a huge ice rink in the winter."

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"After leaving Morges, we see the wonderful Château de Vufflens in the distance, the first of many historic buildings along the way."

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“Before going to Yverdon-les-Bains where Julia heads for the famous thermal baths for a wellness break and I go to the museum La Maison d’Ailleurs to immerse myself in science-fiction, we stop off at the wonderful Romainmôtier Abbey, built by monks from Cluny.”

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On the continuation of the Grand Tour, Oskar and Julia make three stopovers at a mountain, in the vineyards, and to discover the region’s cultural attractions, all with a view to discovering what awaits them when they come back...

Regional historical excursion – Five thousand years of history contained in a pocket handkerchief

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On a detour of almost 88 kilometres from the town of Morat on the route of the Grand Tour, Oskar and Julia journey through 5,000 years of history from prehistory to present day. They complete their captivating voyage with the visit of a reserve and a fun wakeboard session.

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Morat – Château-d’Oex – the Vaud Alps in all their beauty “We fall in love with this region where the century-old chalets made of sculpted wood are bathed in a cascade of flowers. While the men make Etivaz AOP cheese with the milk brought down from the mountain pastures, the women prepare delicate paper cut works of art that illustrate life in the Pays d’Enhaut.

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Payerne Abbey “What a grandiose building! Built more than 1,000 years ago by Cluny’s monastic order, this jewel of Romanesque art is uplifting. Its polychrome frescoes are profoundly beautiful and it is essential to hear the enchanting chime of its bells.”

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The Roman city of Aventicum “The splendour of Switzerland’s Roman past fascinates us at Avenches, which was founded as the country’s important capital 2,000 years ago. The site is like an open-air archaeological museum, with the bonus of a virtually intact amphitheatre, still used for all sorts of festivals in the summer.”

“Next stop: the medieval city of Estavayerle-Lac on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel.

After visiting the church of the Dominican monastery and the Château de Chenaux, we are ready to move on. What joy, therefore,to find the beaches and marina, as well as the fabulous sport of wakeboarding and a water-ski cableway.”

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Created in 2015, the Grand Tour of Switzerland passes through 13 tourist regions over a distance of 1,600km. Visitors who are more in a hurry will want to opt for the rural routes, like the 250km loop in the canton of Vaud and a choice of three other small excursions, easily achievable in a day.

Encounter with Marie-France Meylan Krause, director of the Roman sites and museum in Avenches

La Grande Cariçaie Nature Reserve Time for a peaceful break in this lakeside marsh, a nature reserve where fauna and flora are protected and where migratory birds stop off during the change of seasons.

This ecotourism paradise allows us to take a breather.”

Aigle – Montreux – Lavaux – vineyards as far as the eye can see “The sun-facing hills from Aigle to Geneva are lined with vineyards that yield delicious wines. Before taking a walk among the sublime terraced vineyards of Lavaux, named a UNESCO World Heritage site, where we stop for winetasting, we go to Montreux to bathe in the pleasant ambience of the Federal Festival of Music for a moment.”

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The rural excursion Taking you from the Château de Vufflens to Servion Zoo, passing La Sarraz, Echallens and Moudon, this is the most familyorientated of all the excursions.

The historical excursion This trip takes you from the medieval town of Morat to Payerne, via Roman Avenches and Estavayer-le-Lac. This excursion revisits Switzerland’s historic origins.

The Alpine excursion With a departure from Aigle or Château-d’Oex, this trip packs in all the beauty the mountain has to offer.

“Small detour via Gletterns, the unique reconstructed prehistoric Swiss village where we dive into the Neolithic lakeside inhabitants’ life as it was 5,000 years ago.”

Salavaux Municipal beach “If you said you were having fun on a beach of fine sand in Switzerland, nobody would believe you. However it’s in Salavaux that we swim and play beach volley, with the extra bonus of getting sunburned after forgetting to bring sun cream!”

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Lausanne – Nyon – tradition and modernity “A good dose of culture did us a lot of good before going home. We hurried from Lausanne’s Olympic Museum to the Art Brut collection, before watching a show at Lausanne Estivale. When rejoining the Grand Tour road to return to Nyon, we had to make several stops given the beauty of the views over the lake.”

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Find all the information about the Grand Tour of Switzerland and itineraries in the canton of Vaud map insert on p. 28 and by visiting www.myvaudtrip.ch.

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Celebrate H 2 O during a weekend in Nyon As a lakeside town and cradle of Roman civilization, Nyon dips its feet in the water while stretching its arms Samedi back towards the Jura mountains. Offer yourself an idyllic two days of history, sport, eating food Kite-surfing With lively energy, the team at the Restaurant de la Plage ensure the day gets off to a flying fit for a gourmet and start with a hearty brunch comprising exclusively discovering wines. All will local and in-season products – enough to make fly all day! make up the highlights of you www.laplagedenyon.ch this perfect weekend as you set your schedule to the theme of water.

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Bathing in pleasure If you want to glide through a chocolate Nirvana, discovering how these divine squares that make you melt with pleasure are made, artisanal Chocolate-Maker Alexandre will share the secrets of its handmade confectionary in pure Swiss tradition. www.chocolateriealexandre.ch

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Walking the plank Take a moment on the splendid esplanade in the shade of the Château de Nyon to take in the enormity of Lake Geneva while biting into an apple and eating a morsel of locally-produced cheese.

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To drink from the cup The Museum of History and Chinaware at the Château de Nyon, set in a fortress/ château dating back to the 12th and 16th centuries, shelters a collection of historical objects and remarkable chinaware. These include the pretty cups with their lids, made between 1781 and 1813 by Nyon manufacturers. www.chateaudenyon.ch

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Diving into Roman history Founded by Julius Caesar in 45BC, the ancient city of Noviodunum reveals the daily life of its citizens in this exhibition at the Roman Museum in Nyon. This elegant presentation is remarkably evocative, even for children. www.mrn.ch

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Jumping into the water The Lake Geneva Museum (Musée du Léman) tells of the ecological and human adventures in and on one of the biggest lakes in Western Europe. The museum, a tribute to the glory of water, air and man, contains everything from lake biotopes and aquariums to collections pertaining to famous people, such as the three Piccard generations (August, Jacques, and Bertrand). www.museeduleman.ch

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Going fishing A fisherman named Lolo supplies the Restaurant de la Pinte with perch from the lake (dependent on his catch), and these can be sampled on the terrace in the summer. And for foodies wanting to try something different, the 'Malakoff', a ball of fried cheese covered in breadcrumbs, is a must-eat. www.lapintederive.ch

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To set off for new horizons Now that it is time to discover Nyon's back country, take the charming 'petit train rouge', the little red train that goes from Nyon-St-Cergue-Morez and links the lake to

5pm Château de Prangins Located two kilometres from Nyon, this superbly renovated castle built in 1730 with its French-style park and ancient vegetable garden is one of Switzerland's three prestigious national museums. It portrays life in Switzerland in the 18th and 19th centuries, presenting exceptional exhibitions set in parallel to current day events.

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Letting go of the helm When it's time for an appetizer, allow the current to drift you towards exploring regional wines at the Nyon wine cellar, located in the Château de Nyon's basement. Round off the day with an evening of raclette and local specialities. www.caveaudenyon.ch 13

the mountain. After climbing nearly 600m through varied villages and countryside, alight at St-Cergue. www.bustpn.ch

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Immersing yourself in culture while in nature At the Basseruche leisure park, stretch your brain and your legs with SwinGolf, Footgolf and zip lines, before setting off on Beatrix's Walk (1.3km). This track recounts in 16 stages the historic end of the Château de St-Cergue, demolished in the 15th century during the wars of Burgundy.

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Mouth-watering Take a break to sample some delicacies at the P’tit Gourmand (rue de la Gare), where pastries and Danishes go well with a smooth hot chocolate, whatever the time of year.

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Like a river Much like a river that descends the hill towards the lake, take once again the 'petit train rouge' to Nyon, thus bringing to a beautiful conclusion a weekend set to the theme of water.

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Unusual settings for unique meals As the land of all culinary delights, the canton of Vaud excels at fine dining, providing unique experiences in unusual settings when it's time for a meal.

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The awakening of senses Noir d’Ivoire, Lausanne

Exotic flavours La Yourte restaurant, Aigle

At the heart of the Flon quarter, Noir d’Ivoire offers a menu of surprises and is designed to help you discover with all your senses – except sight. These delicious dishes become sublimed as they are tasted in total darkness.

With its Asian fusion cuisine in a yurt in the middle of the Parc du Monde in Aigle, La Yourte provides a total change of scenery with a journey to the land of exotic flavours, and cocktails from all over the world in its Nirvana bar. www.layourte.ch

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Sun-drenched carousel Le Kuklos, rotating restaurant, Leysin

The height of love Love Yurt, Rochers-de-Naye

Perched on the mountains above Leysin at an altitude of 2048m, Le Kuklos rotates 360° in one and a half hours, giving you the time to take in a majestic and breathtaking view throughout April and from June to October, all the while appreciating a hearty regional cuisine.

At an altitude of 2000m and less than an hour's drive from Montreux, experience over the weekend a night of nomadic romance in a Gengis Khan-style yurt, with a glass of champagne in your hand and stars in your eyes. www.goldenpass.ch

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Casting off Gourmet CGN cruises on Lake Geneva

Fondue and fresh air Char à Fondue, Sassel

Railway desire La voie des sens (the way to the senses), BAM Morges railway

In divinely restored Belle Epoque boats, enjoy the pleasure of a cruise on one of the world's most beautiful lakes, all the while savouring a gourmet meal or a simple fondue. www.cgn.ch

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At the entrance to Sassel or Cugy (FR), make yourself comfortable in a covered horse-drawn cart for an all-weather excursion of one and a half hours in the Broye-Vully countryside, while dipping your bread into the fondue dish. Upon reservation only. www.charafondue.ch

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Cruise onboard 'La Suisse', the world's most beautiful steamboat. A meeting with its captain.

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Truffle fondue in a carriage, Bonvillars As the ultimate pleasure, Claude Jaggi's truffle fondue is eaten while sitting in a horse-drawn carriage on the gently undulating paths of Bonvillars, where every year in October the famous Swiss Truffle Market takes place. www.marche-truffes-bonvillars.ch

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Leaving Morges and in a loop that climbs up to l’Isle, the retro trains provide the rattling sound that accompanies a meal of regional dishes, brilliantly prepared by Claude Joseph and his team at the Couronne d’Apples restaurant.

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Find more than 400 suggestions for activities and outings on the app “Vaud:Guide”. Download the app for free from the App Store and Google Play.

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"Villars has something for everyone," says chef Alain Montigny

Cress-rolled fera (whitefish) with Etivaz rösti ­Serves 2 persons

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Why did you choose Villars?

After 13 years at the head of the kitchens of the famous Dolce in the north of Paris, I wanted a change of scenery. I received job offers from all over the world, including in Japan and the United States, but in the end I chose the Chalet RoyAlp Hotel & Spa as it has a wonderful potential for development.

Villars is a resort that has something for everyone and will grow. It is also easily accessible, and offers activities all year round. Look where we are – facing the sun and with this view!

Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa The RoyAlp is a peaceful haven. Overlooking Villars and facing the sun, the hotel’s appeal comes from its discrete luxury, an architecture that is both modern and traditional, a spa providing all manner of relaxation, and Alain Montigny’s innovative cuisine.

– 2 fera fillets – ¼ punnet of cress – 2 quail eggs – 50g Etivaz cheese – 1 slice of lard – 150g potatoes – 100g butter – 60g shallots – 1 onion – Salt, pepper – 10cl olive oil – 20cl fir tree bud spirit

Rösti Peel, wash and grate the potatoes, sauté in butter with finely sliced onion, place in mould and cook in the oven for 15 minutes at 180°c.

Sauce Fir tree flavoured butter Gently cook 30g of shallots, add 20cl of fir tree bud spirit, reduce down ¾ of liquid before whisking in the butter and adding salt and pepper.

Gently fry the quail eggs in butter.

Dry the lard in the oven.

Serve, with sauce on the side.

For each portion, remove rösti from the mould, first placing a slice of Etivaz on top, followed by one of the quail egg and dried lard.

Whitefish Lay the cress leaves on the fish fillet, season, then roll in cling film.

Cook in steam oven for 8 minutes.

‘15’ in the Gault & Millau guide as soon as you arrive: that's certainly a first!

A large part of my team followed me to Villars like my deputy, the pastry chef and sommelier. They are all excellent. We put in the extra work and it's together that we were afforded this record Gault & Millau recognition and the accolade of ‘Frenchspeaking Switzerland's discovery for 2016’.

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— Alain Montigny, who was celebrated as "Best worker in France" in 2004 and awarded a Michelin star in 2008. Having just arrived in Villars, Alain Montigny brings a gastronomic breath of fresh air to the Vaud resort.

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What are your ambitions for the RoyAlp? My ambition is to bring freshness and refinement to the three restaurants' menus and to create a 'Jardin des Alpes' gastronomical table. I work only with pure ingredients and I have discovered some lovely produce in French-speaking Switzerland. I like to surprise with personal touches, respecting traditional recipes while also daring to innovate.

In Villars we cater to a very precious niche market and the most important thing is that customers come back because they are satisfied.

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Château-d'Œx Rossinière Montreux

Rougemont Gstaad

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Nyon

Thonon Yvoire

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Alps Leysin Aigle

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Office du Tourisme du Canton de Vaud Avenue d’Ouchy 60 P.O.Box 1125 1001 Lausanne Switzerland

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Timeless A tour of the Lac de Joux At the heart of the Vallée de Joux, the cradle of Swiss watches, the Lac de Joux is a timeless haven of freshness and peace. Walking round it on foot involves an easy hike, tailored to walkers who fancy variety and improvisation.

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From Le Pont, follow directions to L'Abbaye / Les Bioux, then at the end of the lake follow signs to Le Pont, this time returning via the left shore. The route can also be taken in the opposite direction: Le Sentier-Le Sentier.

22km Length: 22km Walking time: 5h20min Level: easy Recommended fitness level: easy Change in altitude: 90m

FRANCE Charbonnières

Le Lieu

Le Pont

L’abbaye

Le Sentier

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— Sitting at an altitude of 1000m, the Lac de Joux is the ideal location for a flat hike along its shores. The complete circuit around the lake takes five hours, but it is possible to extend this with other interesting activities, all adding to its charm.

EXPERIENCE AN ESCAPE

Visit At l’Espace Horloger du Sentier, discover the know-how of watchmaking in a fun and welcoming space that uses cutting edge technology.

A wheat granary between two lakes Lausanne – Yverdon-les-Bains by bike Escape to the countryside by setting off on an invigorating 39km bike excursion and discover the rural charm of Vaud’s backcountry by gently pedalling from Lausanne to Yverdon-les-Bains, or the other way round.

Start of the hike at Le Pont On the bay that borders the end of the lake at Le Pont, the pebble beach spreads out like a long ribbon alongside the village and is the place of numerous summer activities. A formation of pedalos accompanies the hiker at the start of the circuit.

Lakeside shores towards L'Abbaye / Les Bioux

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Walk along the exposed south shore and admire the stunning 17th century church at Les Bioux, which is designated an historical monument.

L’Orient to the end of the lake

In the Vallée de Joux, winters are long, meaning that farmers have been able, in the last 200 years, to learn the precise craft of watchmaking. Since then, it has become the flagship of Swiss industry. Watchmaking farms, once used by farmerwatchmakers are visible all along the trail.

Keep going until you reach L’Orient where the path is fitted with small bridges to respect the marshland’s ecosystem. More inquisitive hikers will want to go via Le Sentier to visit its museum dedicated to watchmaking.

Heading to Le Lieu

Le Lieu to Le Pont

Return to the tree-covered lakeside near the vast Risoux forest where the spruce tree grows, whose resonant wood is sought after by the world’s luthiers.

Before leaving the lakeshore to climb up towards Le Lieu, admire the windsurfers at the Revers quarter as they set off into the water.

Finish gently with a downhill walk towards Le Pont and the small neighbouring Lac Béné.

Visit Make a detour via Charbonnières to visit the Vacherin Mont d’Or farm-museum. Its winter cheese is so liquid that it is held together in a spruce box and, along with watchmaking, contributes to the region’s reputation.

Lausanne is the ultimate sports city and home to the Olympic Committee as well as many other international sports federations, while Yverdon-les-Bains is the most important thermal resort in French-speaking Switzerland. Between the two locations, the gentle hills of the Gros-de-Vaud region are ideal for cyclists who don’t want too strenuous a ride. This is the canton’s wheat granary, and enormous farms punctuate the rolling fields that lead to the Orbe plains.

With the possibility of renting a bicycle from either of the two starting points and returning by train, Switzerland’s biking foundation (La Suisse à Vélo) has created a circuit adapted to Sunday sports enthusiasts that is not too tiring, with just the right amount of climbs and descents. Departure from Lausanne requires a bit more exertion with a climb of 240m over 5km, but the trail peaks at 690m and allows cyclists to weave in and out of wheat fields and forests.

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The fabulous history of 8000 years of bread-making is retold in a fun and educational way at the Maison du blé et du pain d’Echallens. In the pretty village farm, built in 1790, budding bakers can even reserve a place to make their own bread.

The Chemin des Blés (Wheat Path), which features nine themed stops over some 100km from Echallens to GrangesMarnand, allows for a relaxed type of tourism, bathing the visitor in authentic agricultural surroundings interlaced with natural and historic discoveries.

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Orbe

Lake Joux

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Lausanne

Lake Geneva

Gruyères Château-d’Œx Montreux

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Nyon

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Oron Lavaux UNESCO Vevey

Rolle St-Cergue

Moudon Echallens

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Alps Leysin Les Diablerets Villars Gryon

Yverdon-les-Bains

Bex Genève

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... fulfil my dream of walking on a glacier

Above the Diablerets, between Scex Rouge and la Quille du Diable (the Devil’s Skittle), I walk across a real glacier with my hands in my pockets on an easy 3km marked out path. When I arrive I take a very pleasant food break at Refuge l’Espace. www.glacier3000.ch

— Summer thrills The birds are singing, the trees and gardens are in bloom, the warm weather arrives, the terraces are overflowing with people and you start to dream of those little delights that send shivers down your spine in summer.

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... hit the slopes of the Vaud Alps

I schuss down the slope on my all-terrain scooter from the top of Braye in Château-d'Oex, or from Le Kuklos restaurant to Leysin village. After visiting the Paradventure Centre in Les Diablerets (offering outdoor activities) and equipped with a bicycle sporting motocross tyres, I launch myself down slopes that are seven to 15km long.

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... throw myself into Bubble Soccer

On the shores of the lake at Yverdon-les-Bains, I have a go at Bubble Soccer, a crazy game invented by two Norwegians: I play football while wearing an enormous transparent inflatable bubble that only allows my legs to stick out. With the slightest contact with another player, I fall over and roll on the ground in fits of laughter. www.makemebubble.ch

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Encounter with Jerôme Aké Béda, maître d’hôtel at Auberge de l’Onde in Saint-Saphorin and Gault & Millau Swiss Sommelier of the year 2015

... take part in the Caves Ouvertes Vaudoises (wine cellar open days) 14 and 15 May

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... know everything about the cheeses in the Pays-d’Enhaut

— I choose a selection from the 300 open cellars to learn about the incredible variety and quality of wines and produce from the Vaud region. With my passport costing CHF20, I jump in and out off the free shuttle buses leaving from the main stations to go to the wine tasting sessions, a glass in hand.

With the ‘vias du fromage’ app, I go in search of cheese makers who produce Gruyère AOP and L’Étivaz AOP cheeses. In the Gruyère Paysd’Enhaut regional natural park, I choose one of the excursions, which take from one to four hours to complete, and set off in search of the secrets of cheese production, and the best parts of the region.

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Culture, like the air that we breathe ­ — It would seem culture is as necessary to us as the air that we breathe! And as air is free, Lausanne makes a point of organising free events throughout the year, especially in the summer when there are more visitors in town. Now a major festival, Label Suisse offers the audience a glimpse, every two years, of the incredible vitality of the Swiss music scene.

A varied menu Lausanne Estivale 2016 – 40th edition Mid June – mid September Throughout the summer, Lausanne Estivale showcases a vast menu of 450 activities – mostly open air – for all tastes and all ages. Let the city work its charm as you discover some of the 40 show locations. www.lausanne/lausanneestivale.ch An exotic cocktail 45th Festival de la Cité Lausanne 5 – 10 July For six days the Festival shakes up a veritable cocktail of creativity in the City's historic quarter and numerous other locations around town. It will get you interested in the latest artistic trends, some of which come from afar. www.festivalcite.ch

Interview Marc Ridet

An interview with Label Suisse music programmer Marc Ridet, founder in 1985 of the Dolce Vita, a legendary stage showcasing counterculture rock, hip-hop and electronic music. He is also director of a foundation that supports young musicians.

How do you describe Label Suisse?

Its aim is to reveal unexpected talent in all music genres. The festival was set up in 2004 by Swiss Radio, which had realised that the wonderful musical energy in Switzerland was not sufficiently known and even less recognised.

Which audiences does Label Suisse cater to?

All audiences, and this is precisely our creed and our strength! From classical to heavy metal, to sound systems, rock, hip-hop and choral music – we provide a veritable bouquet of the latest trends and local talent.

Agenda The most popular concerts take place outside and the most targeted in concert halls, but above all we want the public to mix it up and explore. This is why there is a good flow of people between the six locations, with the Place de l’Europe at the centre of the event.

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We provide a veritable bouquet of the latest trends and local talent.

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What is on the bill at Label Suisse in 2016 ?

The 2016 edition will be the third since the Label Suisse association took over from the Radio. To give an idea of the programme's variety, we are introducing Bastian Baker, a real headline act for young people, alongside Andreas Schaerer, whose electronic jazz captivates a more informed audience.

As an unmissable biennial festival of live Swiss music, Label Suisse has become the meeting place of all musical encounters and attracts an enormous audience.

It's a great representation of Switzerland's musical scene of today!

01 Tulip Festival Morges

April to mid-May Morges’ lakeside is an explosion of colour when spring arrives and 150,000 tulips bloom in the Parc de l’Indépendance.

This is repeated in the summer, when an abundance of dahlias make up a colourful carpet on the esplanade. In between these two periods, Irises are celebrated at the Château de Vuillerens. www.morges-tourisme.ch 02 34th Cully Jazz Festival Cully

8 to 16 April The smallest of the great jazz festivals takes place every year at the onset of spring, attracting musicians who have come from the four corners of the earth. Astonishing musical encounters take place all over the pretty Medieval village of Cully, including in its famous wine cellars. www.cullyjazz.ch 03 Visions du Réel (documentary film festival) Nyon

15 to 23 April With a cutting edge film list, meetings with directors from far away and debates on the big topics of society, Visions du Réel is so much more than your ordinary documentary film festival. For a week, Nyon lives to the rhythm of faraway realities. www.visionsdureel.ch

Musical discoveries Label Suisse 16 - 18 September Some 100,000 spectators attend this free explosive festival just as autumn begins.

Set in the heart of Lausanne, rock, pop, folk, electro, hip-hop, French folk music, jazz, classical and choir singing are all part of the event and can be heard in six concert halls, as well as on a main open air stage. www.labelsuisse.ch

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04 The SlowUps The roads, cleared of all traffic, are filled with a joyful crowd of all ages on foot, scooters, rollerblades, and bikes. Sometimes participants even dress up and they can enjoy many events and tastings along the route.

SlowUp Lake Morat Avenches

24 April

07 Caribana Festival Crans-près-Céligny

1 to 5 June

09 Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL) Lausanne

7 to 12 June

With a prestigious line-up, spiced up with new musical discoveries, this first open air event of the summer takes place on the lakeside, with a beautiful finale on Sunday, the day of Caribakids (children's party). www.caribana.ch

The contemporary ballet company created in Lausanne

by Maurice Béjart, now steered by his successor Gil Roman, continues to dazzle audiences.

It is essential to seize this opportunity to see the dance company in Lausanne, its home, as success takes it travelling around the world three quarters of the year. www.bejart.ch

08 Villars Rando (Hiking) Festival Villars

3 to 5 June

www.slowup-lacdemorat.ch SlowUp Vallée de Joux Vallée de Joux

3 July

This free event for mountain hiking aficionados includes talks, debates and films. This is the perfect place for choosing walking itineraries and equipment. www.villars.ch

www.slowuplavallee.ch 05 Caves ouvertes vaudoises (wine cellar open days) Canton of Vaud

14 to 15 May See p.22

See p.6 11 Lausanne Estivale 2016 40th edition Lausanne

Mid-June to mid-September See p.24

06 Festival of Popular Music Moudon

21 to 22 May

12 Avenches Opéra Avenches

30 June + 2 to 15 July

This great public gathering fills the whole town of Moudon for three days and brings together musicians and fans of popular and traditional music for some unforgettable concerts. www.festival-moudon.ch

Puccini's Madame Butterfly will make audiences cry in 2016 at Avenches' magnificent amphitheatre, which every year provides the stage for sumptuous Opera performances involving some well known singers. www.avenchesopera.ch

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10 34th Fête Fédérale de Musique 2016 Montreux

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18 Festival au Pays des Enfants (Festival in the land of children) Château-d’Oex – Rougemont – Rossinière

30 July to 7 August

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This festival dedicated to children offers over 100 shows and events, the chance to wander and discover, as well as free activities and workshops for toddlers and older children.

Laughter is guaranteed! www.aupaysdesenfants.ch

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19 Rock Oz’Arènes Avenches

1 + 3 to 7 August See p.6

13 50th Montreux Jazz Festival Montreux

1 to 16 July

16 Paléo Festival Nyon

19 to 24 July

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Established stars, rising talent, musical cultures from elsewhere – all this makes for a small handful of artists meeting on the magical stages of the Paléo, the region's major open air event that sets the stage for a crazy atmosphere and some gourmet picnics. www.paleo.ch

14 The Great History of Aventicum Avenches

1 to 31 July (outside of Avenches Opera evenings) See p. 3 15 45th Festival de la Cité Lausanne Lausanne

5 to 10 July See p. 24

20 47th Diablerets Alpine Film Festival Les Diablerets

6 to 14 August

The mountain is the guest of honour at this festival, which celebrates this marvel of nature.

For nine days aficionados meet up to exchange ideas on its environment and the exploits it inspires in men and women. On the opening weekend, freeride is the main theme www.fifad.ch

21 Festival des Artistes de rue (Festival of street artists) Vevey

19 to 21 August

For three days Vevey's old town becomes the stage of an open air festival, where acrobats take over the streets and vie to amuse the public with over 180 free shows. www.artistesderue.ch 22 Athletissima 2016 Lausanne

25 August

As part of the “Diamond League” series of athletics meetings, over the years Athletissima has acquired an international reputation. Some 250 athletes from the world’s elite come head-to-head at the Olympic Stadium of la Pontaise. www.athletissima.ch 23 Estavayer 2016, Federal festival of Swiss wrestling and Alpine games Estavayer-le-Lac

26 to 28 August See p. 6

24 70th Septembre Musical Montreux-Vevey

26 August to 11 September See p.6 25 Avenches Tattoo Avenches

1 to 3 September French-speaking Switzerland's Military Tattoo takes place in the magical setting of the Roman amphitheatre at Avenches. Synchronised by a very precise choreography, the marching bands offer a visual show that is both harmonious and profoundly beautiful. www.avenchestattoo.ch

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As a once small event that has become big, every year BD-FIL is a prized meeting place for comic-book artists and the increasing number of lovers of this artform, with expositions, entertainment, book stalls, and numerous book signings. www.bdfil.ch 28 Label Suisse Lausanne

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26 Festival Images Vevey

10 September to 2 October

29 La Désalpe L’Etivaz

1 October

Images is the free festival of visual art that lines Vevey's streets every two years with photographs and previously unseen exhibitions. It's the photographer's viewpoint that teaches us to see differently as art comes to the streets. www.images.ch

Every autumn, herds of decorated cows, goats and pigs are brought down from the Alps.

This is a highly colourful and traditional event and features the sound of bells and a variety of animal sounds. www.chateau-doex.ch/desalpe

31 Lausanne Marathon 2016 Lausanne

29 to 30 October

30 Swiss Classic British Car Meeting Morges

1 October

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Over 14,000 competitors from 46 countries set off on this race, which was first held in 1993. On a route that hugs the shoreline next to dreamy views between Lausanne and La Tour-de-Peilz, seven different races take place for various ages and levels. www.lausanne-marathon.com •

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Lake Morat

Lake Neuchâtel

Avenches

Estavayer-le-Lac

Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses Grandson

Payerne

Yvonand

Yverdon-les-Bains

Lake Joux

Le Sentier Vallée de Joux a Jur

Orbe Vallorbe Romainmôtier La Sarraz

Echallens

VAUD

Morges

Lausanne

Oron

Gruyères

Lavaux UNESCO

Château-d’Œx

Vevey

Rolle

St-Cergue

Moudon

Lake Geneva

Montreux

Rougemont

Rossinière

Gstaad

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Nyon

Thonon

Yvoire

Evian

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Alps Leysin

Les Diablerets

Villars Gryon

Bex

Over 1,500 of these "Old English ladies" come from far and wide. All models and vintages are represented, not forgetting a certain amount of two-wheelers dating back to the golden age of English motorbikes. www.british-cars.ch

17 150 years of tourism in Villars Villars

28 July to 1 August Villars Tourism's 150 years are celebrated throughout this year with a grand finale on 1 August that includes a folkloric procession, a gala, 'White Night' (a day dedicated to children), and a fabulous firework display. www.villars.ch

Genève

Lavey-les-Bains

Office du Toursime du Canton de Vaud Avenue d’Ouchy 60 P.O. box 1125 1001 Lausanne Switzerland

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info@lake-geneva-region.ch www.lake-geneva-region.ch

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32 8th Swiss Truffle Market, Bonvillars Bonvillars

29 October

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“Fun, Festivals and Events” – a sharing of emotions.

This guide and calendar of festive and cultural events in the canton of Vaud is updated every year.

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Orbe T. +41 (0)24 442 92 37 www.orbe-tourisme.ch

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Villars T. +41 (0)24 495 32 32 www.villars.ch

Lutry T. +41 (0)21 791 47 65 www.montreuxriviera.com

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Morges T. +41 (0)21 801 32 33 www.morges-tourisme.ch

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Musée du Vacherin Mont d’Or : Caves du Pèlerin Rue du Mont-d'Or 17 1343 Les Charbonnières T. +41 21 841 10 14

Collection de l’Art Brut Avenue Bergières 11 1004 Lausanne T. +41 21 315 25 70

Maison du Blé et du Pain Place de l'Hôtel de Ville 5 1040 Echallens T. +41 21 881 50 71

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Chalet Royalp Hotel & Spa Domaine de Rochegrise Route du Col de la Croix 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon T. +41 24 495 90 90

Arboretum du Vallon de l’Aubonne Chemin de Plan 92 1170 Aubonne T. +41 21 808 51 83 Rail Center GoldenPass (Rail station of Montreux) 1820 Montreux T. +41 21 989 81 90 Loisirs à la ferme Chemin des Ecoliers 5 1526 Cremin T. +41 21 906 87 90

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