LAUSANNE 2018 GETAWAYS - SET OUT ON ENJOYABLE, UNUSUAL WALKS! - MYCITY
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Lausanne GETAWAYS 2018 Set out on enjoyable, unusual walks!
Peak to Peak at 3,000 m. www.glacier3000.ch
1 Welcome! Facing the Alps, on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lausanne is the fourth town in Switzerland. Growing and changing, it maintains its human dimension, respectful of its natural setting. Olympic Capital, city of culture, a major training and research hub, abounding in rich historical heritage, Lausanne is an urban centre that radiates far and wide. Our walks, original and varied, showcase these characteristics. Surrounded by green landscapes, welcoming towards the countryside and vineyards that flank it, open towards neighbouring France and only half an hour by boat from Evian, Lausanne is well worth a visit. Completely relaxed, with plenty to please your eye, allow yourself to be guided in Lausanne’s streets and parks. Its contrasting relief will appeal as much to the athletic as to the contemplative: in Lausanne, each to his rhythm. Every one of our suggested walks – Olympic, on the lakeshores, in the mediaeval city or in the vineyards – is tailored to your interest and desires. Steeve Pasche, Director
NOBLESSE OBLIGE !
LIFE at a CHÂTEAU
in the EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
SWITZERLAND’S largest
HISTORICAL KICHEN
GARDEN
Morges Lausanne
Prangins Lac Léman
Montreux
Nyon
Genève
www.chateaudeprangins.ch Tuesday-Sunday
T +41 (0)22 994 88 90 10.00 –17.00
info.prangins@museenational.ch Café-Restaurant
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CONTENTS
Lausanne transport FINDING YOUR
card & More WAY AROUND
Benefit from many advantages 5-11 Travel with public transport 12-13
MAIN EVENTS STAY
IN 2018 CONNECTED
A spectacular choice of all kinds Share your experience 31
of events 19
GETAWAYS
OLD TOWN LAKESIDE WALK
WALK Wonderful relaxation on the shores
Delve into the historic centre 14-15 of Lake Geneva 34-35
FAMILY WALK THE GREAT LAVAUX
In Lausanne, there’s always something to do 16-17 TRAIL
UNESCO World Heritage
PANORAMAS WALK vineyards 37
The most stunning views of Lausanne 20-21
CELEBRITIES WALK LAVAUX WALK
Strolling trough picturesque
In the footsteps of illustrious guests 22-23 winegrowers’ villages 38-39
DANCE WALK FOLLOW THE GUIDE
When the whole town leads the dance 24-25 What better way to explore than with
OLYMPIC WALK guides enthusiastic about their city? 41
The not-to-be-missed spots in
the Olympic Capital 26-27 ORIGINAL OUTINGS
Set off on an adventure in unusual places 43
ARCHITECTURE WALK
Discover Lausanne’s architectural PANORAMIC TRAIN RIDES
heritage and future look 28-29 Go for a ride in a breathtaking setting 45
OUTINGS ON THE WATER MUST-DOS IN
Experience a multitude of nautical THE AREA
and aquatic pleasures 32-33 Discoveries for intense emotions 47-51
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
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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 2018
from many museums, shops and other
leisure activity providers.
& more...
More information on
The LTC, an
Zone du réseau des transports publics
wwww.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en/infos/
valable pour les détenteurs
unmissable
Transport Card card!
transport/lausanne-transport-card.html
de la Lausanne
Zone of the public transport network valid for
Plan de zones tarifaires holders of the Lausanne Transport Card
Map of valid zones
Railway
Bus
Metro m1
Metro m2
SUISSE
LAUSANNE MARATHON
typographicarts.ch
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
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Your offers with the Lausanne Transport Card 2018 & more
Leisure and shopping
Bazar d’Ouchy Cave du Bleu Lézard Compagnie Générale de Navigation (CGN)
Avenue d’Ouchy 76 Rue Enning 10 Ouchy landing pier
✆ +41 21 616 23 77 ✆ 41 21 321 38 30 Infoline: ✆ +41 900 929 929 (CHF 0.50 min)
www.bazarouchy.com www.bleulezard.ch www.cgn.ch
20% off a selection of cuckoo clocks and small clocks CHF 10.- (instead of CHF 16.- to 25.-) Ouchy – Evian crossing (round-trip)
20% discount on all magnets From January to June and from September 2nd class CHF 28.80 (instead of CHF 36.-)
to December 2018, subject to the number of 1st class CHF 40.80 (instead of CHF 51.-)
Transport available places Ouchy - Thonon crossing (round-trip)
Bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop 2nd classe CHF 40.- (instead of CHF 50.-)
m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station Transport 1st class CHF 56.- (instead of CHF 70.-)
Bus N° 6, 7, 16, 22, 60, “Pont-Bessières“ stop
m2 metro, “Bessières” station Plus an additional 50% discount
for holders of half-fare card, as well
as for children (aged 6-16).
Transport
Bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop
m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station
Bowland Lausanne-Flon n
Laus ne Flo
Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon 22
an
✆ +41 21 552 10 30 Cinémathèque suisse
www.bowland.ch Casino de Montbenon,
Allée Ernest Ansermet 3
30% off an hour of bowling ✆ +41 58 800 02 00
Transport www.cinematheque.ch
Bus N° 18, 22, 60, “Lausanne-Flon” stop D! CLUB
CHF 8.- (instead of CHF 10.-) Place Centrale
m1 metro, “Lausanne-Flon” station for regular screenings at Casino de Montbenon
m2 metro, “Lausanne-Flon” station ✆ +41 21 351 51 40
Transport
LEB station “Lausanne-Flon” www.dclub.ch
Bus N° 12, 13, “Montbenon” stop Free admission before midnight for every
Bowland Lausanne-Vidy Bus N° 3, 6, 21, “Cecil” stop person of age. Subject to the number of
Rte de Chavannes 27 d Bus N° 16, “Tivoli” stop available places and except specific events
✆ +41 21 626 36 37 m1 metro, “Vigie” station
www.bowland.ch Transport
Bus N° 18, 22, 60, “Lausanne-Flon” stop
30% off an hour of bowling m1 metro, “Lausanne-Flon” station
Transport m2 metro, “Lausanne-Flon” station
Bus N° 25, “Sablon” stop LEB station “Lausanne-Flon”
Cinétoile
Centre Malley Lumières
Chemin du Viaduc 1
✆ +41 21 621 88 20
www.cinetoile.ch
Théâtre de Vidy
Cathédrale de Lausanne Full rate CHF 16.- (instead of CHF 19.-) Avenue E .H. Jaques-Dalcroze 5
Place de la Cathédrale Reduced rate CHF 13.- (instead of CHF 16.-) ✆ +41 21 619 45 45
✆ +41 21 316 71 61 Not valid on supplement for 3D movies and glasses www.vidy.ch
www.cathedrale-lausanne.ch
Transport CHF 29.- the seat (instead of CHF 45.-)
CHF 3.- (instead of CHF 5.-) on the adult ticket to Bus N° 17, 18, 32, 33, “Galicien” stop From January to June and from September
climb the belfry of the cathedral m1 metro, “Malley” station to December 2018, subject to the number of
RER Vaud, lines S1, S2, S3, “Prilly-Malley“ station available places
Transport
Bus N° 6, 7, 16, 22, 60, “Pont-Bessières“ stop Transport
m2 metro, “Bessières” station 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.botanique.vd.ch
www.etcdesign.ch9
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 Free entrance to the cantonal museums Musée et jardins botaniques
of the Palais de Rumine cantonaux (mjbc)
museums’ opening hours before your Place de la Riponne 6 Avenue de Cour 14bis
visit. All information is available on ✆ +41 21 316 33 10 ✆ +41 21 316 99 88
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/museums www.musees.vd.ch www.botanique.vd.ch
Musée d’archéologie Free entrance – 20% discount
on all the museum’s publications
et d’histoire
(mcah) Transport
Bus N° 1, 25, “Beauregard” stop
Musée des m2 metro, “Délices” station
Beaux-Arts
(mcb-a)
Closed from 28.01.2018
The Olympic
Museum Musée
Quai d’Ouchy 1 de géologie
✆ +41 21 621 65 11 (mcg)
www.olympic.org/museum
Musée monétaire
CHF 14.- (instead of CHF 18.-) (mmc) Espace Arlaud
Children (6-16 years) Place de la Riponne 2 bis
CHF 8.- (instead of CHF 10.-) Musée ✆ +41 21 316 38 50
de zoologie www.musees.vd.ch
Transport
Bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop (mcz) CHF 4.- (instead of CHF 6.-)
Bus N° 8, 25, “Musée Olympique” stop Children (free up to age 16)
m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station Transport
Bus N° 1, 2, “Rue Neuve” stop Transport
Bus N° 7, 8, “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” stop Bus N° 1, 2, “Rue Neuve” stop
m2 metro, “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” station 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 Musée de l’Elysée
www.fondation-hermitage.ch Avenue de l’Elysée 18 Collection de l’Art Brut
✆ +41 21 316 99 11 Avenue des Bergières 11
CHF 15.- (instead of CHF 19.-) www.elysee.ch ✆ +41 21 315 25 70
Children (free up to age 6) www.artbrut.ch
CHF 6.- (instead of CHF 8.-)
Transport Children (free up to age 6) CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 10.-)
Bus N° 16, “Hermitage” stop Children (free up to age 16)
Bus N° 3, “Motte” stop, Transport
from there 5 min. on foot. Transport
Bus N° 2, “Croix d’Ouchy” stop
Bus N° 4, “Montchoisi” stop Bus N° 2, 3, 21, “Beaulieu-Jomini” stop
Bus N° 8, “Musée Olympique” stop
Bus N° 25, “Elysée” stop
m2 metro, “Délices” stationFIVE 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.
All are located within a relatively limited area,
CHÂTEAU DE MORGES ET SES MUSÉES
making it easy to walk from one to another while
enjoying the urban environment of an attractive
MAISON DU DESSIN DE PRESSE
town centre on the shores of Lake Geneva.
EXPO FONDATION BOLLE
MUSÉE ALEXIS FOREL
MUSÉE PADEREWSKI
MUSÉES MORGIENS11
Your offers with the Lausanne Transport Card 2018 & more
Museums
mudac Espace des Inventions Musée d’art de Pully
Place de la Cathédrale 6 Vallée de la Jeunesse 1 Chemin Davel 2
✆ +41 21 315 25 30 ✆ +41 21 315 68 80 ✆ +41 21 721 38 00
www.mudac.ch www.espace-des-inventions.ch www.museedartdepully.ch
CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 10.-) CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 7.-) CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 7.-)
Children (free up to age 16) Children (free up to age 16) Children (free up to age 16)
Transport Transport Transport
Bus N° 6, 7, 22, 60 “Pont-Bessières” stop Bus N° 1, 6, “Maladière” stop Bus N° 4, 25, 47, 48, “Pully, gare” stop
Bus N° 16, “Pierre-Viret” stop Bus N° 2, “Maladière-Lac” stop Regional train, “Pully-Gare” station
m2 metro, “Bessières” station Bus N° 25, “Maladière-Figuiers” stop RER Vaud, lines S2, S3, “Pully” station
m1 metro, “Malley” station
Musée historique ArchéoLab Pully
de Lausanne f’ar Avenue du Prieuré 4
Place de la Cathédrale 4 Avenue de Villamont 4 ✆ +41 21 721 38 00
✆ +41 21 315 41 01 info@archi-far.ch www.archeolab.ch
www.lausanne.ch/mhl www.archi-far.ch CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 7.-)
Reopening April 2018 Free entrance Children (free up to age 16)
CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 8.-) Transport
Children (free up to age 16) Transport
Bus N° 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 12, 17, “Georgette” stop Bus N° 4, 25, 47, 48, “Pully, gare” stop
Transport Regional train, “Pully-Gare” station
RER Vaud, lines S2, S3, “Pully” station
Bus N° 6, 7, 22, 60 “Pont-Bessières” stop
Bus N° 16, “Pierre-Viret” stop
m2 metro, “Bessières” station
Good visits to our
Lausanne Transport
Card partners & more!
Musée de la main UNIL-CHUV
Rue du Bugnon 21
✆ +41 21 314 49 55
www.museedelamain.ch
Musée romain
de Lausanne-Vidy CHF 7.- (instead of CHF 9.-)
Chemin du Bois-de-Vaux 24 Children CHF 5.- (age 7-16)
✆ +41 21 315 41 85 (free up to age 6)
www.lausanne.ch/mrv Transport
CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 8.-) m2 metro, “CHUV” station
Children (free up to age 16)
Transport
Bus N° 1, 2, 6, “Maladière” stop
Bus N° 25, “Bois-de-Vaux” stop12
TRAVEL WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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Mobilis dans la vitrine.
Court Parcours: 3 arrêts maximum, valable 30 min. uniquement sur
le réseau de bus et métros tl du Grand Lausanne et bus MBC 701, Morges - St-Sulpice
705 et Car Postal 75.
3 arrêts maximum Thonon-les-Bains
Départ 1 2 3
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Old Town
Walk
Delve into the historic centre
The Cité hill, crowned by the Cathedral at a height of 542 metres, gives Lausanne its unique
character. From the Old Academy, first French-speaking faculty of Reformed theology, to the
Château Saint-Maire, the town’s open-air architecture bears witness to its mediaeval past. Go-to
restaurants, small cafés, a scattering of boutiques and three antique bookshops enliven the
neighbourhood. Step down the picturesque Escaliers du Marché to reach the Place de la Palud.
In front of the Town Hall, you’ll join the milling crowds on market days – a century-old tradition.
Access (public transport): Bus N° 16, “Barre” stop; m2 metro, “Bessières” station
Starting point: Place du Château Saint-Maire
Arrival point: Tour de l’Ale, close to Place Chauderon. Buses N° 4, 6, 9, 16, 17, “Chauderon” stop
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
On the way: Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 8am to 2pm, produce from the surrounding
countryside is on sale at the street markets.
Our advice: Save your high heels for the evening. Meanwhile, wear comfortable shoes to
wander the Cité’s pedestrian streets.
Secrets of
Gothic
architecture!
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speak of
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1 → Château Saint-Maire 6 → Escaliers du Marché
Both a residence and a donjon, topped with Italian-style This entirely wooden and covered stairway is a
bricks, the Castle now houses the Cantonal authorities’ compulsory passage. A direct link between the
headquarters. Its massive sandstone walls are soft to upper and lower part of the Cité, its steepness will
the touch. (Closed to the public) reward you by whetting your appetite or helping
your digestion.
2 → Ancienne Académie (Old Academy)
This former faculty of theology created by the 7 → Place de la Palud
Bernese as from 1537 became the first French- This is the age-old mercantile heart of Lausanne.
speaking Reformed academy in Europe. Today, it still Standing on the steps of the Fountain of Justice, in
serves as a place of learning for students aged 16 to 19. front of the famous clock that displays animated
scenes every hour, take in the beautiful perspective
→ Cathédrale (Cathedral) on the adornments of the 18th-century residences’
3 A majestic edifice turned towards the lake and
façades.
mountains. Constructed between 1170 and 1275, the
Cathedral is considered the most beautiful Gothic 8 → Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)
building in Switzerland. As of old, a night watch calls Although imposing, this 18th-century building is
out the hours between 10pm and 2am from the top welcoming. Its roof recalls the opulent homes of
of the belfry. wealthy landowners from the Swiss countryside.
Closed to the public; however, its ancient covered
→ Ancien Evêché (Bishop’s Palace) market is an exhibition space.
4 This complex of buildings that make up the former
Bishop’s Palace was the seat of the bishops’ power 9 → Église Saint-Laurent (Church of Saint-Laurent)
in the Middle Ages. This place charged with memory This baroque church also serves as a seating place
offers the Historical Museum – recently renovated for passers-by enjoying a rest or picnicking on its
and presenting a new permanent exhibition – a steps. Its elegance gives character to the popular
setting conducive to exploring the past. square that bears its name.
5 → mudac 10 → Tour de l’Ale
This dwelling, named after bailiff Gaudard, is a place About fifty towers and gates defended Lausanne.
of contrast since its thick walls house the “mudac” Only one still stands: the Tour de l’Ale, saved by a
museum, a forum for exchanges and encounters people’s movement unconvinced that all should be
between designers, stylists, architects and artists. sacrificed to car traffic.
Decorative and fine arts are displayed there.16
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): Bus N° 16, “Lac de Sauvabelin” stop
Starting point: Auberge du lac de Sauvabelin
Arrival point: Vallée de la Jeunesse, buses N° 1, 2, 6, 25, “Maladière” stop,
m1 metro, “Malley-Provence” station
On the way: Fed up walking? Is it too far? Had enough pushing? Public transport
to the rescue. www.t-l.ch/en
Our advice: More information on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/family
1
From pastures Lac de Sauvabelin
to the lakeside SAUVABELIN
2
on foot!
CAMPAGNE DE
1 L’HERMITAGE
3
Malley-Provence
PALAIS DE
RUMINE
4
10
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5
Maladière PARC MON-REPOS
PLACE DE MILAN 6
SIÈGE DU CIO
VIDY
9
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8
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7
8 PARC DENANTOU17
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7
Sports or
culture, leisure
or strolling!
8 10
1 → Aquatis 6 → Place de Milan
In Lausanne, it is: an odyssey across the five A patch of countryside in the midst of the town, the
continents, a full immersion in freshwater with 46 Place de Milan has something for everyone. A lawn
aquariums/vivaria/terrariums, an oasis in the heart of for a lazy siesta, a playground, a huge sand pit and,
the town. A new experience to be shared with your nearby, the Botanical Garden.
family!
Access: Metro m2, stop at “Vennes”, and to
7 → Parc Denantou
Extending the Olympic Museum’s gardens, this
reach the Family Walk: Metro m2, stop at
magnificent park slopes down gently towards
“Flon” and take the bus N° 6 from Saint-François
the Ouchy quays. In addition to featuring the Thai
until “Lac de Sauvabelin”
pavilion (a royal gift), it is a superb testimony to the
2 → Sauvabelin Lausanne countryside of long ago.
Children and adults alike delight in this spot, 8 → Ouchy-Bellerive
with its lake, geese, restaurant and terrace. In the
In Lausanne, all roads lead to Ouchy, its landing pier
surrounding forest, the wooden Sauvabelin Tower
and terraces that call to mind the Riviera. A holiday
offers a unique panorama over Lausanne from its
atmosphere seems to pervade, both by the lakeside
35-metre height – or 302 steps!
and in the playgrounds.
3 → Campagne de l’Hermitage Since 1937, Lausanne citizens take refuge at the
Ten minutes on foot from the town, the leafy, Bellerive-Plage swimming pool on hot summer days.
romantic park contains many varied species of trees, Diving, idling and swimming extend the summer
the most famous of which is the weeping beech with against a backdrop of lake and mountains.
its interwoven, sinuous branches that conjure up a A unique experience.
fairy tale house.
9 → Vidy
4 → Palais de Rumine Sports reign in Vidy, with its two stadiums:
The museum is worth a visit in its own right. Pierre-de-Coubertin and Juan-Antonio-Samaranch.
Located in the town centre, this Florentine You can play football, hockey, beach-volley, skate
Renaissance building houses the cantonal bowl and basketball, as well as enjoy street sports, a
museums of archaeology, fine arts, geology “Vita” fitness trail and the educational Sports Track.
and zoology.
10 → Vallée de la Jeunesse
5 → Parc Mon-Repos This is where children glide on roller-skates or
A green haven of tranquillity in the heart of the skateboards on mogul waves, while parents
town, this park harbours a 19th-century landscaped roam in the fragrant rose-garden, home to
garden and a popular aviary. The ideal place for a some 8,000 species. All can meet up in the
timeless moment while the children run around. Espace des Inventions.Ready for the adventure?
the clever fox! Foxtrail,
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LUCERNE |ST.GALLEN |THUN |WINTERTHUR
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Main events IN 2018
A spectacular choice of all kinds of events
14.03.2018 - 25.03.2018 Programme Commun www.programme-commun.ch
24.03.2018 - 28.03.2018 Rencontres 7th Art Lausanne www.r7al.ch.ch
13.04.2018 - 21.04.2018 36th Cully Jazz Festival www.cullyjazz.ch
mid-april - mid-december Lausanne à Table! www.lausanneatable.ch
19.04.2018 - 22.04.2018 2nd Lausanne Art Fair www.lausanneartfair.com
28.04.2018 - 29.04.2018 20KM de Lausanne www.20km.ch
19.05.2018 - 21.05.2018 Miam Festival www.lausanneatable.ch
04.05.2018 - 06.05.2018 13th Dance Festival www.fetedeladanse.ch/lausanne
04.06.2018 - 09.06.2018 Festival Pully-Lavaux à l’heure du Québec www.pully-quebec.ch
08-10 & 15-17.06.2018 Fête Romande de Gymnastique www.frg18.ch
22-24 & 26-28.06.2018 Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL) shows www.bejart.ch
05.07.2018 Athletissima www.athletissima.ch
18.08.2018 - 19.08.2018 25th Lausanne Triathlon & Étape de www.trilausanne.ch
l’ITU World Cup
24.08.2018 - 25.08.2018 3x3 Lausanne Masters www.fiba.com/3x3worldtour
30.08.2018 - 02.09.2018 Equissima Lausanne, 22nd edition www.equissima.ch
30.08.2018 - 02.09.2018 Lausanne Afro Fusions Festival www.lausaff.org
09.09.2018 The Color Run www.thecolorrun.ch
13.09.2018 - 17.09.2018 BD-FIL - 14th Lausanne Comic Strip Festival www.bdfil.ch
14.09.2018 - 16.09.2018 Label Suisse www.labelsuisse.ch
14.09.2018 - 23.09.2018 Comptoir Suisse, 99th National Fair www.comptoir.ch
22.09.2018 Lausanne and Pully Museum Night www.lanuitdesmusees.ch
28.09.2018 - 30.09.2018 72th Fête des Vendanges, Lutry www.fetedesvendanges.ch
28.09.2018 - 10.10.2018 Knie Circus www.knie.ch
14.10.2018 - 18.10.2018 38th Olympic Week www.olympic.org
17.10.2018 - 21.10.2018 17th Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival www.luff.ch
28.10.2018 Lausanne Marathon, 26th edition www.lausanne-marathon.com
01.11.2018 - 03.11.2018 Metropop Festival www.metropop.ch
06.11.2018 - 11.11.2018 31th JazzOnze+ Festival Lausanne www.jazzonzeplus.ch
21.11.2018 - 31.12.2018 Bô Noël Lausanne - Christmas Markets www.bo-noel.ch
21.11.2018 - 31.12.2018 7th Festival Lausanne Lumières www.festivallausannelumieres.ch
15.12.2018 Christmas Midnight Run www.midnightrun.ch
December 2018 Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL) shows www.bejart.ch
See all events on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/agenda
Non-exhaustive list; dates are subject to change20
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): Bus N° 16, “Lac de Sauvabelin” stop
Starting point: Auberge du lac de Sauvabelin
Arrival point: Place de Milan, bus N° 1, “Dapples” stop, m2 metro, “Gare” station. (7 min.)
Slope: 500 metres
Distance: 6 kilometres
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
On the way: Suggested stop at the Hermitage Estate and Museum
Our advice: An all-the-way downhill walk that requires good walking shoes.
Pushchairs not advised.
Lac de Sauvabelin
1
TOUR DE
SAUVABELIN
SIGNAL DE SAUVABELIN
1
2
10 spectacular
viewpoints.
From the north
CAMPAGNE DE
L’HERMITAGE
3
to the south of
the town! CHÂTEAU
SAINT-MAIRE
2 4
ESPLANADE DE
LA CATHÉDRALE
5
AUTOUR DU COLLÈGE PASSERELLE
DU BELVÉDÈRE 6 DU FLON
8
COLLINE DU LANGUEDOC
9 7
ESPLANADE
DE MONTBENON
Lausanne-Gare
Dapples
JARDIN BOTANIQUE
ET CRÊT DE MONTRIOND
1021
3 7
A delightful
6-km walk
achievable
in 2 hours!
Emotions
6
guaranteed! 8
10
1 → Tour de Sauvabelin (Sauvabelin Tower) 6 → La passerelle du Flon (Flon footbridge)
From the top of the Sauvabelin Tower, built of solid Of all Lausanne bridges, the Flon footbridge is
wood, enjoy the 360-degree panorama looking over the most urban, spanning across a trendy district.
the treetops, across the lake and mountains. Crossing the bridge, you’ll see the Cathedral appear
in the distance.
2 → Signal de Sauvabelin
An Alpine atmosphere a stone’s throw from the 7 → Esplanade de Montbenon
town. In the Middle Ages, citizens made good use of The lawn of this “balcony” gives such an extended
the place’s broad view and sent smoke signals from view that you can observe the earth’s curve.
here to warn of an enemy attack. A statue of Swiss mythical hero William Tell
overlooks the lawn.
3 → Campagne de L’Hermitage (Hermitage Estate)
Walking through the Hermitage Park and visiting 8 → Autour du Collège du Belvédère
its majestic painting museum, the perspective, the (area surrounding the Belvédère College)
Cathedral and the lake unfurl beneath your eyes. On a gentle slope leading down to the lakeside, the
place provides a bench to contemplate the French
4 → Château Saint-Maire (Saint-Maire Castle)
Alps.
Ever the seat of regional power, the castle now
houses the cantonal government. In front, you can 9 → Colline du Languedoc (Languedoc hill)
see the statue of local hero Major Davel. Red bricks An unexpected vineyard and orchard in the heart of
give the mediaeval building an Italian air. (Closed to the town offer a hint of countryside. Suddenly, the
the public) lake is within reach.
5 → Esplanade de la Cathédrale 10 → Jardin botanique et crêt de Montriond
In the heart of the century-old Cité, the Cathedral (botanical garden and crêt de Montriond)
stands tall, an archangel adorning its doors. From A last blossoming and fragrant promontory, where
the esplanade, you can contemplate Lausanne’s close to 6,000 alpine plants grow. From here, you
rooftops. Do climb the stairs leading to the top of can almost slide down to the Ouchy lakeside.
the belfry. Ascent and view alike are breathtaking.
Find the entire stroll on
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/excursions22
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): Bus N° 16, “Signal” stop
Starting point: From the Signal de Sauvabelin
Arrival point: Vidy Port, bus N° 2, “Théâtre de Vidy” stop (10 min. away)
Slope: 500 metres
Distance: 7 kilometres
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
On the way: A walk from the heights above the town to the lakeside that needs sturdy shoes
Our advice: 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 Signal
treasured by 1
personalities! CHÂTEAU
DU SIGNAL
4
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DE VILLE
VILLA MON-REPOS
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1 → Le Château du Signal 6 → Montchoisi ice rink
In 1982, David Bowie acquired the Château du Signal, During the 1950s, the Chaplin family made the most
a beautiful residence surrounded by a 4,000-m2 of the distractions offered by Lausanne. Oona Chaplin
landscaped park, built in 1900 and located at the learned to skate on the ice of Montchoisi before
edge of the Sauvabelin wood. During his years in sipping a well-brewed tea at the Beau-Rivage Palace.
Lausanne, he married Iman in 1992 and many citizens
met him at the market on Saturday mornings. 7 → Thai Pavilion
A stone throw from Lake Geneva, in the green setting of
2 → Villa Mon-Repos, Parc Mon-Repos the Parc Denantou, stands a royal Thai pavilion, built in
In 1922, baron de Coubertin left Paris to settle in 2007 by Thai craftsmen and inaugurated by the daughter
Lausanne. The town council then lent him a flat on of his late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej who
the third floor of the Villa Mon-Repos. He moved completed all his studies in Lausanne.
there with his wife, his daughter and his son.
8 → Beau-Rivage Palace
3 → Tabac Besson, rue de Bourg In the peaceful atmosphere of the Beau-Rivage
Writer Georges Simenon bought 200 pipes and Palace, a few words written in the establishment’s
purchased his special Dunhill blend there. Every guest book attest to how Lausanne attracts the most
week, the father of Inspector Maigret entrusted diverse personalities: Ayrton Senna, Coco Chanel and
to the shop 12 pipes to be cleaned that he then Phil Collins’s words echo yet older visits: Victor Hugo
smoked while writing. or Gary Cooper.
4 → Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall) 9 → Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence
On September 15, 1766, a young pianist aged 10 In 1816, the very romantic Lord Byron, then aged 28,
and a half gave a resounding concert in the Town stayed on the shores of Lake Geneva. His writings
Hall’s council chambers. That prodigy, at the time inaugurated the golden age of tourism in the
on a great European tour, was no other than area. In Ouchy, he lived on the water edge, at the
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (Closed to the public.) Angleterre Hotel.
5 → Royal Savoy 10 → Vidy port
This hotel has always enjoyed the graces of In 1964, visitors of the Swiss national exhibition
aristocrats from all over the world. The King of dived in the waters of Lake Geneva aboard the
Thailand spent his youthful years there. The Spanish Mesoscaphe, the world’s first tourist submarine.
royal family was faithful to it for a long time, electing It was invented by oceanographer Jacques Piccard,
it as one of its privileged retreats. father of balloon pilot Bertrand.24
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): m2 metro, “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” station
Starting point: From the Place de la Riponne
Arrival point: IMD Park, Av. de Rhodanie. Bus N° 2, “Pêcheurs” stop
Distance: 3 kilometres
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
On the way: Stop at the Casino de Montbenon, owned by the Town of Lausanne
Our advice: All year round, many dance performances.
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/calendar
In Lausanne, SALLE
MÉTROPOLE
STATION m2
TABLEAUX
1 Riponne-Maurice Béjart
dance takes
THÉÂTRE
ARSENIC 6 PETER WELZ 2
7
place on all
levels!
FLON
5
4 ALLÉE
ANSERMET
3
OPÉRA DE
LAUSANNE
GARE DE
LAUSANNE
10
PARC
DE L’IMD
1
Pêcheurs
8
LE MUSÉE
OLYMPIQUE
STATUE LIFAR
BEAU-RIVAGE
9 PALACE25
2 3
Lausanne is
having fun?
Well, it’s time
to dance now!
8 9
1 → m2 “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” station 6 → Arsenic and Sévelin 36
Inaugurated on October 27, 2008, this metro station In the extension of the Flon, in a former industrial
honours Maurice Béjart who lived at the Riponne. wasteland, the Théâtre Sévelin 36 and the Arsenic
A photographic portrait signed by Marcel Imsand constitute the hot spot of choreography in all its
of the choreographer in love with Abyssinian cats contemporary forms. A glance at their programming
welcomes travellers when they ride the escalator. would allow you to end your walk with a show.
Well-known companies and associations also keep
2 → Pictures by Peter Welz at the Riponne dancing alive and growing there.
In the m2 station dedicated to Maurice Béjart, the
Berlin artist created a series of giant photographs as 7 → Salle Métropole (Métropole Hall)
a tribute to dance. Produced on translucent plexiglas During the 1930s, music hall had found a home in
with Béjart Ballet Lausanne dancers, they embellish the Métropole Hall, at the base of Switzerland’s first
the two bays of the station. Of course, it’s on stage skyscraper. Threatened by ruin, it was brought back
that the BBL is most dazzling. to life in 1992 when the Béjart Ballet Lausanne chose
that venue for its first performances outside the
3 → Opéra de Lausanne Beaulieu Theatre.
Yesterday, like today, the Opéra de Lausanne,
dating back to 1871 and recently refurbished, has 8 → Beau-Rivage Palace
always favoured dance to complete its rich lyrical The Beau-Rivage Palace is one of the sponsors of the
seasons. The most famous international ballets Prix de Lausanne. Great names in dance have walked
regularly perform there. its marble floors. The most famous are showcased
in a photo gallery inspired by the signatures in the
4 → Allée Ansermet at Montbenon establishment’s guest book.
On the Montbenon Hill, the Allée Ernest-Ansermet
bears the name of the famous Vaud musicologist 9 → Lifar statue
and conductor who was hired by Diaghilev to A great Ukrainian dancer and choreographer, Serge
become the conductor of his famous Ballets russes Lifar died in Lausanne in 1986. On the Quai Delamuraz
company from 1915 to 1923. in Ouchy, a metal sculpture immortalises Icarus’s flight,
in memory of the eponymous ballet that established
5 → Flon Lifar as the first leading dancer of the Paris Opera,
In the trendy district of the Flon, you can dance during the 1930s.
until the early hours. With its four dance floors,
the MAD – ranked amongst the TOP 100 of the 10 → IMD Park
best clubs in the planet – has been the temple of Along the Avenue de Rhodanie, south of the IMD
electronic music for the past 20 years. 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.)26
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): Bus N° 13, “Mon-Repos” stop, m2 metro, “Bessières” or “Ours” station
Starting point: Villa Mon-Repos
Arrival point: Ouchy, bus N° 2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop, metro m2
“Ouchy-Olympique” station
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
On the way: Do allow enough time to visit the Olympic Museum, with its permanent
exhibitions and leisure areas.
Our advice: JOG 2020… Save the date! www.lausanne2020.com
In Pierre
de Coubertin’s
footsteps!
1 2
HÔTEL DE VILLE
2 Ours
3 Bessières
CIMETIÈRE DU
BOIS-DE-VAUX CASINO DE
MONTBENON
4
CHÂTEAU DE VIDY Mon-Repos
1
5 VILLA
MON-REPOS
PLACE DE MILAN
SIÈGE
DU CIO
ZONE DE
VIDY
6
Ouchy-Olympique
LE MUSÉE OLYMPIQUE
Ouchy-Olympique
10
9
ESPACE
PIERRE DE 7
COUBERTIN 8 CHÂTEAU
COUNTDOWN D’OUCHY27
3 4
The living
presence of
Olympism
in Lausanne!
Parc Denantou 9 10
1 → Villa Mon-Repos 6 → Zone de Vidy, Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin
Baron Pierre de Coubertin chose it as his residence Stade Juan-Antonio-Samaranch
from 1929 to 1937. Naturally, the villa housed (Vidy area, Pierre de Coubertin Stadium
the first IOC Secretariat, then the first Olympic Juan-Antonio-Samaranch Stadium)
Museum’s management. (Closed to the public) In Vidy, Swiss athletics benefited from the country’s
first cinder track. This is also where the Olympic
2 → Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall) Institute of Lausanne brought its students for
On April 10 1915, Lausanne officially welcomed outdoors physical education training.
Olympism at the Town Hall. The then mayor, Paul
Maillefer, received Pierre de Coubertin here and 7 → Espace Pierre de Coubertin
gave the IOC and its archives a home. The Place de la Navigation, inaugurated in Ouchy
(Closed to the public) in 1995, could not forget Pierre de Coubertin. A
recreational and relaxation area is dedicated to this
3 → Casino de Montbenon renovator of the Olympic Games.
In 1917, sport was developing with references to
the ancient Greek cult of the body. In the casino’s 8 → CountDown
gardens and rooms, Lausanne’s Olympic Institute In competitive sport, the starting signal is given at
trained students in ancient gymnastics. zero. The clock that counts down the time remaining
until the next Olympic Games, in its setting of
4 → Cimetière du Bois-de-Vaux Jura limestone, is a reminder that Lausanne is
(Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery) headquarters to the IOC since 1915 and Olympic
Honorary citizen of the town of Lausanne, Pierre de Capital since 1994.
Coubertin was laid to rest in this cemetery’s leafy
alleys, close to the stadium that bears his name. 9 → Château d’Ouchy
It is within these ancient walls and overlooking
5 → Château de Vidy the lake that the first conference of the Universal
The IOC’s headquarters are housed in this beautiful Pedagogical Union, created by Pierre de Coubertin
18th-century castle that will be integrated, in 2020, in in 1925, was held in 1926. The Olympic spirit blows
a new architectural complex named Olympic Unity on the lake.
House. (Undergoing renovations until 2020)
10 → The Olympic Museum
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.28
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 moderni-
ty’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 archi-
tectural impact is nonetheless significant.
Access (public transport): Buses N° 4, 6, 9, 16, 17, “Bel-Air” stop
Starting point: Place Bel-Air
Arrival point: SwissTech, EPFL, bus N° 31, “EPFL-UNIL” stop, m1 metro, “EPFL” station
On the way: Fed up walking? Too far? Public transport at the rescue. www.t-l.ch/en
Our advice: A trawl on the web, in the architecture section of a bookshop or library is no
luxury to embark on this walk armed with full knowledge.
The history of
Lausanne
through
building styles!
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7 GÉOPOLIS
SWISSTECH
CONVENTION
CENTER
EPFL
EPFL
10
EPFL
8 ROLEX
9 LEARNING
CENTER EPFL
ARTLAB
EPFL MAISON DU SPORT
INTERNATIONAL
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SIÈGE
DU CIO29
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1 → Bel-Air Métropole 4 → Plateforme 10
With its emblematic skyscraper, this urban Under construction, Plateforme 10 will house in 2018
complex was built between 1929 and 1932 by the Museum of Fine Art (mcba), joined in 2019 by the
architect Alphonse Laverrière. An expression of Museum of Photography (Musée de l’Elysée) and the
American-style modernism, it represented the Museum of Contemporary Applied Arts (mudac).
new era of offices in town. 5 → Hotel Royal Savoy
2 → Quartier du Flon Inaugurated in 1909 and newly renovated, this luxury
Leading names in Swiss architecture designed hotel that seems to come straight out of a fairy tale
the flagship buildings in the Flon District. Worth is worth the trip, particularly to contemplate its
discovering: La Miroiterie, Les Pépinières, Les Cubes, monumental mosaic frescoes and imposing Belle Époque
L’Arbre et ses racines, the new Esplanade and the old façade and, especially, the Sky Lounge that offers a
garages refurbished to welcome artists and artisans. spectacular view.
3 → F’ar Forum d’Architecture Lausanne 6 → Maison du Sport International
With an unbiased and perceptive approach, An essential part of Olympism, the Maison du
Lausanne observes itself here. A focal point for Sport International is an icon of modern architecture
professionals who build the city and for the public, in Lausanne. Designed by Bernese architects,
this space gives a voice to the multiple players who this building adds a sculptural dimension to the
create the town and its environment. Vidy landscape.
7 → Geopolis UNIL
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.
8 → Rolex Learning Center EPFL
TOUR BEL-AIR
MÉTROPOLE
With its invisible pillars and gentle undulations, this
building, signed by Japanese architectural bureau
1
Bel-Air
SANAA, functions both as a laboratory for learning
QUARTIER
and a library with 500,000 volumes.
DU FLON 2
9 → ArtLab EPFL
Long and narrow, this recently opened building is
PLATEFORME 10
the work of the Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.
4 3 Accessible to the public, it encourages visitors to
F’AR
FORUM
immerse themselves completely in the concerts of the
D’ARCHITECTURE
LAUSANNE
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
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exhibitions.
HÔTEL ROYAL SAVOY
10 → SwissTech Convention Center EPFL
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.31
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