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Lausanne UNMISSABLES All of Lausanne’s must-sees and must-discovers
OPENING SPRING 2017
AQUATIS.CH
1 WELCOME TO LAUSANNE, A FRESH AND FESTIVE TOWN! For about 15 years, the Olympic Capital, carried by the impetus of its cosmopolitan youth, has become a sought-after urban destination. Do come and discover its plentiful designer boutiques, a nightlife rivalling that of European capitals and an incomparably relaxed lifestyle. Champion of sustainable development, the town reveals to you its various facets using muscle power or public transports. Trendy districts, old town, lakeside and university campus, forest areas above, not forgetting the neighbouring towns… this brochure takes you on a discovery of the unmissable spots in Lausanne and its surrounding area. To extend the enjoyment, Lausanne Tourisme innovates by offering 360° virtual tours: using your mobile device, you can locate various points of interest and “walk” into certain shops. On foot, by bus, by metro, on your tablet or smartphone, the gems of the Vaud capital will hold no more secrets for you. The whole Lausanne Tourisme team wishes you a visit of our city abundant in powerful emotions and experiences, to be shared with your family and friends, or with internet users the world over! Steeve Pasche Director
A LANDMARK SINCE 150 YEARS
Founded in 1867,
JUNOD is the oldest jewellery store in Lausanne,
owned and managed by the same family.
Representing the most famous watch brands in Switzerland, such as
Audemars Piguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain, Chopard, Omega, Ulysse
Nardin and Zenith, the luxury house of Junod has always attracted watch
enthousiasts from around the world. In addition Junod proposes an
exclusive selection of well-known jewellery names, Chopard, Chaumet,
Messika, Mikimoto and others.
The first floor also houses a spectacular watch museum showing
rare and precious models, representing more than four centuries of
watchmaking.
Opening hours : Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm. Saturday
from 9.30 am to 5 pm.
Junod Watch Museum : Monday to Friday from 10 am to 12 am and from
2 pm to 5 pm. Groups more than 15 : By appointment only
place St-François 8, 1003 Lausanne — tél. 021 312 83 66 — info@junod-lausanne.ch
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CONTENTS
LAUSANNE IN SHORT STAY CONNECTED
Situation – General information 4 And share your favourite discoveries 16-17
TOURIST INFORMATION LAUSANNE ON THE MOVE
AND PRACTICAL Thanks to our virtual tours 18
LAUSANNE
Useful information to make
ACTIVITIES FOR MODEST
your stay easier 5-13 BUDGETS
A leisure offer accessible to all 27
UNMISSABLES FOR
THE FAMILY FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND
6 must-do activities 14-15 Travel with public transport 34-35
UNMISSABLE PLACES
Must visits 19-51
20 Cité/Mon-Repos 28 Town centre 36 Train
Ouchy
station/
42 Vidy/Universities 48 Sauvabelin/Chalet-à-Gobet
OUR UNMISSABLE ADVERTISING PARTNERS
To be discovered across the pages
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS
Starting from Lausanne 52-63
lutry 55 Chavannes-près-renens 60
Pully 57 crissier 61
Saint-Sulpice 58 Écublens 62
bussigny 59 romanel-sur-lausanne 63
With the support of
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LAUSANNE IN SHORT
Lausanne benefits from a privileged location in the heart of Europe. It is easily reached
by train, car or boat. If you fly in, you can choose between Geneva International Airport
(45 minutes away by train) and Zurich Airport (2 hours 30 minutes away by train).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lausanne, capital of the canton of Vaud and fourth-largest Population
town in Switzerland Town of Lausanne:
Lausanne sparkles with energy, its capacity to innovate and the diversity ~ 140,000 inhabitants
of its tourist offer for everyone. It hosts the headquarters of several Urban area:
multinational companies, renowned universities and research centres, ~ 400,000 inhabitants
dozens of international sports federations and many cultural institutions.
Stockholm
LANGUAGE
2h35 Official language: French
Moscow
Amsterdam
3h45 Altitude
London 1h30 372 m by the lakeside
1h35
Brussels 495 m in the town centre
1h15
Frankfort 852 m north of the town
1h05
Berlin
1h35
Paris
1h10 to
Prague LOCAL TIME ZONE
1h35
Lausanne
by plane
GMT+1 (summer time +1 = March
Vienna
1h40 to October)
Milano
1h00 CLIMATE
Barcelona
1h25 Roma Average annual temperature:
Madrid 1h25
2h00 14 °C
Athens Average summer temperature:
2h50
24 °C
BANK HOLIDAYS IN 2017
New Year January 1st
Official holiday January 2nd
Good Friday April 14th
Easter Monday April 17th
Ascension Day May 25th
Whit Monday June 5th
Swiss
National Day August 1st
Federal Fast
Monday September 18th
Christmas December 25th
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TOURIST INFORMATION
Three Tourist Office information and welcome centres are at your service at the CFF train
station, the Cathedral and by the lakeside in the m2 metro “Ouchy-Olympique” station.
You will find a host of services at your disposal there – maps, recommended routes and
excursions from Lausanne, various brochures, lists of hotels, etc. – as well as culture and
leisure news.
TOWN OF LAUSANNE – INFO CITÉ
LAUSANNE TOURISME Information point for the town of Lausanne, the
“info cité” office’s mission is to inform, orient and
& CONVENTION BUREAU guide Lausanne people and passing guests.
Administration Pl. de la Palud 2
Av. de Rhodanie 2 – Postbox 975 ✆ +41 21 315 25 55
1001 Lausanne www.lausanne.ch/infocite
✆ +41 21 613 73 21 infocite@lausanne.ch
info@lausanne-tourisme.ch Monday to Friday: 7.45-12 am/1.15-5 pm
Public information offices
i Pl. de la Gare 9
CFF train station main hall
All year round, every day: 9 am-7 pm
i Metro station “Ouchy-Olympique”
October to March, every day: 9 am-6 pm
April to September, every day: 9 am-7 pm
i Lausanne Cathedral
April, May and September: Monday to Saturday:
9.30 am-1 pm/2-6.30 pm; Sunday: 1-5.30 pm
June, July and August: Monday to Saturday: 9.30
am-6.30 pm; Sunday: 1-5.30 pm
October to March: Monday to Saturday: 9.30 am-
1 pm/2-5 pm; Sunday: 2-5 pm
Tourist information by phone
✆ +41 21 613 73 73
Useful mobile applications
Find here the applications that are
useful for your stay in Lausanne:
calendar, hotels, self-service bike rentals,
public transports and much more
All applications are freely
downloadable.
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en/
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en infos/applications-mobiles.html
Parking de 1’190 places.
Pour vos achats
Parking au centre-ville.
de 1’190 places.
Pour vos achats au centre-ville.
www.parking-riponne.ch
www.parking-riponne.ch
7 PRACTICAL LAUSANNE Here are useful contact details to keep at hand and make your stay easier. You have access to all the necessary information in our three information offices spread across the town (see p. 5). EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS ✆ 117 Police (crimes and theft, emergencies only) ✆ 118 Fire brigade ✆ 140 Roadside service ✆ 144 Ambulance USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS ✆ +41 21 314 11 11 CHUV – Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois (cantonal hospital) ✆ +41 848 133 133 Centre for on-call doctors Lost property office ✆ 1811 Directory enquiry services ✆ 162 Swiss weather forecast ✆ 163 Road traffic information LOST PROPERTY OFFICE LAUSANNE POLICE STATION Pl. de la Riponne 10, ✆ +41 21 315 33 85 Monday to Friday: 9-12 am / 1 pm-4 pm www.lausanne.ch/en CURRENCY Swiss franc (CHF) 1 euro = 1.10 CHF (indicative rate) USD 1 = 1.03 CHF (indicative rate) EXCHANGE OFFICE LAUSANNE TRAIN STATION Monday to Friday (except Thursday): 8 am-6.30 pm; Thursday 8 am-8.30 pm; Saturday 8 am-6 pm; Sunday: 9 am-1.20 pm / 2.40-6 pm POST OFFICES: Lausanne Train Station IN THE TOWN CENTRE Pl. Saint-François 15 ✆ +41 848 888 888 Monday to Friday: 7.30 am-6.30 pm; Saturday: 8-11.30 am AT THE TRAIN STATION Av. de la Gare 43 ✆ +41 848 888 888 Monday to Friday: 8 am-8 pm; Saturday: 8 am-4 pm; Sunday: 4-7 pm Place Saint-François www.post.ch/en
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LAUSANNE TRANSPORT CARD
A card that offers you free transport and discounts!
Don’t forget to ask the establishment
providing your lodging for your personal
Lausanne Transport Card (LTC)! You
can use public transport (bus, train,
metro) for free during your whole stay
(maximum 15 days) in Lausanne and
its surroundings. But that’s not all!
Thanks to our partners, you benefit from
exceptional discounts and advantages
from many museums, shops and other
leisure activity providers.
More information on
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en/infos/
The LTC, an
transport/lausanne-transport-card.html
unmissable card!
Zone of the public transport network
valid for holders of the Lausanne Transport Card
Map of valid zones
Montpreveyres
Richardaz Cheseaux
Mex s/Lausanne Les
Vufflens-
la-Ville Villars- 16 Chalet- Cullayes
à-Gobet
Ste-Croix Romanel
15 s/Lausanne
Le Lussex 18 Mollie-
Margot
12 Jouxtens-
Mézery
Epalinges
Renens Savigny
Union-Prilly Croisettes
Denges- 11 Sallaz
12
Echandens
Prilly-
19
EPFL Pully Nord La Conversion
Malley
Ouchy- Bossière
Olympique Pully
Train
Lutry Grandvaux
Bus
Metro m1 Villette
Metro m2
Lausanne Lausanne-Flon Cully Epesses
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Profitez de nos 2 cartes Inter-Parkings
à Lausanne:
- Port d’Ouchy
- Mon Repos
- Gare de Lausanne
aux environs:
- Gare de Nyon
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- Pully Centre
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- Centre Ville Morges
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du Centre au Flon
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Parking Management Services SA - Renens
Gestion &
Exploitation www.pms-parkings.ch11 Transports You can reach Lausanne across land, air or even water. This model town in the area of sustainable development possesses a network of public transport that is ideal to set off and discover it. PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN THE LAUSANNE REGION The “tl_live” application lets you purchase your ticket, look up itineraries and real-time schedules (in French only). Haldimand point of sale Rue Haldimand 3, ✆ +41 21 621 01 11, price of a local call. Monday to Friday: 7.30 am-7 pm, Saturday: 8 am-5 pm. Flon customer centre Pl. de l’Europe 5b ✆ +41 21 621 01 11, price of a local call. Monday to Friday: 7 am-7 pm, Saturday: 9 am-6 pm. www.t-l.ch/en “Grand Lausanne” Mobilis day pass Full fare from CHF 9.-, reduced fare from CHF 6.90. This pass allows you to use during the whole day all the public transport companies belonging to the Vaud tariff community present in the Grand Lausanne perimeter (i.e. Lausanne and its immediate surroundings). Available from ticket dispensers or points of sale. For more information: www.mobilis-vaud.ch Chemins de fer fédéraux (CFF) Consulting the timetables for national or international connections from or to Lausanne, preparing your trip and buying tickets to travel in Switzerland becomes child’s play with the “Mobile CFF” application. CFF information – Passenger service: Pl. de la Gare 5a ✆ +41 900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min.) www.sbb.ch/en LEB RAILWAY Would you like to spend a day in the countryside? Embark on the Lausanne – Echallens – Bercher train that departs from the Flon. Bikes and pushchairs are welcome on board. LEB traveller information: Lausanne-Chauderon station ✆ +41 21 624 82 41 www.leb.ch
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13 Compagnie Générale de Navigation (CGN) From the simple lake crossing to go to France to a gourmet cruise on a Belle Époque paddle-wheel vessel, every experience on the Lake Geneva waters becomes an unforgettable memory. Av. de Rhodanie 17 ✆ +41 900 929 929 (CHF 0.50/min.) www.cgn.ch/en Aéroport International de Genève Second in Switzerland after Zurich, Geneva Airport is a 45-minute train ride from Lausanne (five trains by hour). It benefits from a network serving 142 direct destinations, 23 of which are intercontinental. Rte de l’Aéroport 21 Grand-Saconnex Information about departures and arrivals: ✆ +41 900 57 15 00 (CHF 1.19/min.) www.gva.ch/en Aéroport de Lausanne La Blécherette This aeronautical facility – that celebrated its hundred years in 2016 – is located nearby Lausanne’s town centre. First flights and air-taxis. Av. du Grey 117 ✆ +41 21 646 15 51 www.lausanne-airport.ch SELF-SERVICE BIKE RENTALS You can borrow a bike from one station and return it to another. Self-service operation 24/24. Rentals via a card system. Day pass valid 24 hours. ✆ +41 848 09 08 07 www.publibike.ch/en TAXI services ✆ 0844 814 814 www.taxiservices.ch
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UNMISSABLES FOR THE FAMILY
Treasure hunts Rumine Palace Lausanne astronomical
Set off on an adventure thanks museums observatory
to the treasure hunts offered in The Rumine Palace houses five In clear weather and every Friday
several areas of the town. A fun museums: fine art, history and as from 9 pm (except the first
way of visiting Lausanne with archaeology, currency, geology Friday of the month), you are
your children while finding out and zoology. The latter will invited to travel in our universe,
small tidbits of information about delight your children, particularly guided by our animators, to
each location. Most of the trails with the display of the largest glimpse Jupiter, Saturn or
are accessible for pushchairs. great white shark in the world. The Pleiades. An excellent
Free access to all exhibitions. opportunity to keep your head
in the stars! Free access.15
Luna Park Children’s theatres Panoramas Walk
Would you rather be spooked by The Petit Théâtre (for children), You’ll contemplate the ten
a ride on a ghost train, admire the Théâtre des Marionnettes most beautiful viewpoints from
the sensational view from a and the Théâtre des Lutins Lausanne! The 6-km walk starts
Ferris Wheel or enjoy the thrills (puppet theatres) tell your at the Sauvabelin Tower and ends
of a roller coaster? Discover the children fascinating stories and at the Botanical Garden. With its
dozens of attractions and the offer shows suitable from the 500-m difference in height, the
food stalls of the fairground that age of 3. If you have kept your town offers a multitude of vistas
comes to Lausanne every year childlike wonder, you’ll also on Lake Geneva, the Lavaux
from May to June on the Place be spellbound (in French only). vineyards, the Alps and the
Bellerive, by the lakeside. Jura. Plenty of opportunities for
selfies! As from age 5.
Find a host of suggestions on
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/familyDesign : Wax-interactive.ch
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LAUSANNE ON THE MOVE
Thanks to our virtual tours
Would you like to find out what a district or a shop is like before actually going there?
Thanks to several virtual tours, you have the possibility to discover Lausanne in full
360° and step into some shops.
For an immersive view of the various town districts,
➡
By clicking on the highlighted shop signs, you’ll see
simply scan the QR code corresponding to the location an illustrated description of various shops.
for direct access to a virtual discovery (you need an www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/virtual-tour
internet connection). You can then move around the
streets by following the arrows on the screen.
ULTRA-CONNECTED
LAUSANNE
The town is constantly developing hotspots
➡
providing free internet access.
Currently, 10 WiFi hubs are available on
the town’s main squares:
Flon, Palud, Riponne, Gare, Saint-François,
Montbenon, Navigation, Port, Service des
automobiles (Vehicles Service),
Blécherette Airport.
Close to 50 new hotspots will be made
➡
available soon. In addition, many hotels,
restaurants and cafés have freely
available WiFi.19
UNMISSABLE
PLACES
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1. Cité/Mon-repos 4. Vidy/Universities
2. Town centre 5. SAUVabelin/
chalet-à-Gobet
3. Train station/
Ouchy20
1. Cité/Mon-repos
It is around the Cité hill, sculpted by the Flon and Louve rivers, that the mediaeval town
grew. Its cobble-stoned pedestrian streets as well as its monuments bear witness to that.
Then, as soon as you cross the Bessières Bridge, the scenery changes completely.
The Caroline district possesses a shopping mall, many bars, restaurants and boutiques.
A bit further to the east, the Mon-Repos Park offers a green and tranquil haven, interrupted
from time to time by the twittering of birds in its aviary.
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www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/virtual-tour Train
Pedestrian zones21
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Did you know? 4
The Cathedral’s great
organs are unique,
particularly due to
the fact that the organ
cabinet, dating from
2003, was created by
Giorgetto Giugiaro,
a world-renowned
Italian designer.
1 2 3 4
Lausanne Musée historique mudac Rues Cité-Devant
Cathedral de Lausanne Located in the Maison and Cité-Derrière
The cathedral, considered Within the walls of the Gaudard that encom- These two parallel streets
one of the most beautiful Old Bishop’s Palace, this passes several mediaeval running across the Cité
Gothic buildings in Swit- Lausanne historical muse- dwellings and a tower district owe their names
zerland, was consecrated um speaks of the town’s with a pointed roof, this (meaning “City in front”
in 1275. Don’t miss the rich past and features a space is dedicated to and “City behind”) to their
rose window, the painted famous model that offers design and contempo- position relative to the
portal, the 13th-century an exceptional view of the rary applied arts. You set town until the 19th century.
choir stalls, the ancient 17th-century Cité. Tempo- off on an intense and Rue Cité-Derrière was
and modern stained- rary exhibitions, inspired surprising journey where at the outermost point
glass windows and the by the research conducted antique Egyptian and and looked out onto the
great organs. The bravest on its collections, explore Asian art stands side by ramparts, whilst Rue Cité-
will admire the panoramic the thousand facets of side with current de- Devant opened out onto
view from the belfry (en- this heritage. Reopening signers’ latest creations. the rest of the town to
trance fee) after climbing autumn 2017 after The museum organises the east. Since then, many
the 224 stairs. Open tours renovation. encounters and themed artisans, shopkeepers and
of the Cathedral and free guided tours, and regular- restaurants have taken
guided tours during the ly welcomes performing up residence there.
summer. arts such as dance, music
and other types of
performances.22
Shop
A Viva Frida
Rue Sainte-Beuve 1
Concept store of women’s ready-to-
wear fashion, jewellery, leather goods, (angle Marterey)
stationery and decorative objects. 1005 Lausanne
Established or up-and-coming ✆ +41 21 311 10 80
designers at friendly prices. www.vivafrida.ch
Confectionery
B Confiserie de l’Etoile Blanche Av. du Tribunal Fédéral 3
Coming here takes us back to the sweet 1005 Lausanne
shops our grandparents knew… Wooden ✆ +41 21 351 24 50
shelving units, cake and sweet tins. www.etoileblanche.ch/
The quiches and tarts are home-made. confiserie
Gastronomy
Contemporary C Café Saint-Pierre
bistro, fresh Tapas bar in the evening, dishes changing
cuisine with the seasons, hearty brunch at the
weekend, unconventional and friendly,
and festive a lively and urban spot. Open 7/7.
evenings
Pl. Benjamin-Constant 1
1003 Lausanne
✆ +41 21 323 36 36
www.cafesaintpierre.ch
Gastronomy
The Italian D Caffe Bellini
restaurant A selection of antipasti followed by
in Lausanne pasta or risotto. Meat and fish second
to none. As for the pizzas, they are not
with colourful to be missed!
vintage décor
Rue de la Barre 5
1003 Lausanne
✆ +41 21 351 24 40
www.caffebellini.chCité/Mon-Repos 23
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Did you know?
The Cité is one of the
town’s three hills, together
with the Bourg and
Saint-Laurent, connected
by the Bessières,
Chauderon and
Grand-Pont Bridges.
5 6 7
Château Saint-Maire Ancienne Escaliers
(Castle Saint-Maire) Académie du Marché
This building erected dur- (Old Academy) (Market Staircase)
ing the 14th century is one Constructed between A direct but abrupt route between
of the major fortification 1579 and 1587 on the Cité’s the Cathedral and the town centre,
works dating from the late perimeter wall, this building is this wooden stairway first mentioned
Middle Ages in the area. a rare example of a European during the 13th century exists in its
It has successively served Protestant school complex from present form since the beginning of
as a residence for bishops, that period, designed as an the 18th century: roofed and wind-
the seat of authority of Academy, and the first French- ing, with a very steep cobbled street
Bernese bailiffs and the speaking one. Educational running alongside. An integral part of
current headquarters venue for the reformed Lausanne’s popular iconography, it is
for the canton of Vaud’s intellectual elite, it became lined on the west with a picturesque
government. Renovated by Lausanne University in 1890; row of boutiques and cafés.
the end of 2017, it never- since 1987, it houses the Cité
theless remains closed to cantonal secondary school.
the public. On the Castle
Square, take a look at
the statue of Major Davel,
a hero of Vaud history
who rebelled against the
Bernese occupying forces
in 1723.24
The unusual
The Cathedral night watch
perpetuates a Lausanne
tradition dating back to
1405. Every night, from
10 pm to 2 am, 365 days
a year, he calls out the hours
at the four cardinal points.
Sweet shop
Deliciously E LA CHOCOLATIÈRE
crunchy truffles Established in 1970, LA CHOCOLATIÈRE is a
that melt in paradise for chocolate-lovers. Committed
to carrying on this traditional Swiss craft,
the mouth whilst remaining true to its artisan roots.
at LA
Av Mon-Repos 14, 1005 Lausanne
CHOCOLATIÈRE Rte de la Croix Blanche 38,
1066 Epalinges
✆ +41 21 323 68 84
www.lachocolatiere.ch
Gastronomy
A bar and a F Bar L’Étoile Blanche
brasserie with Pop in to drink a coffee, eat a meal or
a vintage vibe – spend a pleasant evening at the bar.
The presentation of the dishes and the
an unmissable décor are in perfect harmony.
venue in
Lausanne Place Benjamin-Constant
1005 Lausanne
✆ +41 21 351 24 60
www.etoileblanche.ch
Gastronomy
This arty G Resto’bar &
bistro and its Club BLEU LÉZARD
underground Multicultural and eclectic it blends
fresh, seasonal cuisine, quality concerts,
acolyte make clubbing evenings. A reflection of
up quite an Lausanne: exciting and vibrant!
institution Rue Enning 10
1003 Lausanne
since 1992 ✆ +41 21 321 38 30
www.bleulezard.chCité/Mon-Repos 25
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Did you know? 10
The Villa Mon-Repos,
in the centre of the
eponymous park,
housed the International
Olympic Committee’s
headquarters from 1922
to 1967 before becoming
a reception area.
8 9 10
(Charles) Bessières Mon-Repos Tribunal fédéral
Bridge Park (Federal Law Courts)
Built from 1908 to 1910 and one of Open to the public, it’s one of In a neo-classical style,
the three bridges overlooking the the most popular parks for this building, made up of
Flon Valley, it connects the Cité Lausanne inhabitants of all ages, two massive wings and
hill to the Caroline neighbourhood. with its huge lawns, aviaries of a colossal portico featuring
Eugène Jost, its architect, was the exotic birds, playgrounds and four columns overhung
designer of the area’s grand hotels, ephemeral sculptures. Stroll by a gable, houses the
amongst which the Montreux Palace. down its various alleys to catch highest judicial authority
The view on the Cité is splendid, a glimpse of an orangery as well in Switzerland. The edifice
while looking down you can see the as a neo-Gothic tower overlooking was built between 1922 and
m2 metro line. a cave and a waterfall. 1927 by architect Alphonse
Laverrière, who designed
the most important struc-
tures in Lausanne in the
first half of the 20th century,
such as the Chauderon
Bridge, the railway station,
the Bel-Air tower block and
the Bois-de-Vaux cemetery.
Visits possible upon prior
request.H Confiserie Tony
The history of a family which for Rue de Bourg 39
over 170 years has been passionate 1003 Lausanne
about quality and contact with ✆ +41 21 312 09 95
its customers, taking pains to offer www.lagriffemanuel.ch
them taste, finesse and quality,
in a spirit of respect and tradition.
I Lunetterie de Pépinet
At the heart of the town centre, Rue Pépinet 5
eyeglass frames and sunglasses, 1002 Lausanne
it’s THE store for trendy specs. ✆ +41 21 312 22 51
www.lunetterie
depepinet.ch
« Welcome to the heart of the city of Lausanne »
www.coeur-de-ville.ch27
ACTIVITIES FOR THOSE ON
TIGHT BUDGETS
A leisure offer accessible to all
To ensure that its range of recreational activities remains accessible to all, the City
of Lausanne lays on various activities for those on a modest budget. Here are a few
examples of outings to be enjoyed as a family or among friends:
Free of charge Between CHF 0.– and CHF 8.50
1. Vidy Bowl for skaters 1. Aquasplash with 5 giant flumes, Renens
2. Concert at Saint-François (between CHF 4.– and 8.–)
Church every Saturday at 17.00 2. Climbing the Cathedral tower (from CHF 1.– to 5.–)
3. Hundreds of multi-coloured birds at 3. Vidy bowling alley
the Mon-Repos Park aviary (between CHF 4.50 and 7.50 per person)
4. Free entry in most of the museums 4. Flon bowling alley
on the first Saturday in the month (between CHF 5.- and 8.50 per person)
5. Midday concert every Wednesday from 5. Bellerive minigolf
October to March at the Haute Ecole de (free up to age 6, then CHF 8.–)
Musique de Lausanne 6. Vidy miniature train (CHF 3.– per ride)
6. Flon skating rink (CHF 5.– to hire skates) 7. Ski slope at Chalet-à-Gobet
7. Mountain biking at Chalet-à-Gobet (CHF 6.- per day)
8. Climbing Sauvabelin Tower
The mini-guide “Allons-y!” lists
9. 450 free events as part of the Lausanne Estivale a multitude of options to enjoy
ÉDITION
2016—2017
programme between June and September in Lausanne and the surrounding
10. 4,000 plant species from all over the area. Leisure, culture and relaxation
LOISIRS
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CULTURE ALLONS Y!
world at the Botanical Gardens
DÉTENTE
in Lausanne, at affordable prices À
LAUSANNE
It is available from the public
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reception offices of Lausanne Disponible auprès d’info cité
Tourisme (in French only).
place de la Palud 2
www.lausanne.ch/allonsy28
2. TOWN CENTRE
This is where Lausanne life is in full swing, by day and by night. From ancient buildings
to trendy new districts, tread the cobblestones and broad avenues to make the most
of shopping amongst major brands and local designers, as well as of nightlife with concert
halls and an opera, plus bars and clubs that will keep you awake until the early
hours of the morning.
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Come on Wednesdays
and Saturdays to
the town centre
(Bourg/Palud/
Riponne/Ale)
to savour local
produce from
the market stalls
until 2 pm.
1 2 3 4
Rue Place Quartier Place de
de Bourg Saint-François du Rôtillon la Palud
A paradise for and Church (Rôtillon A polychrome statue,
window shopping, Lausanne people like neighbourhood) symbol of Justice,
this pedestrian to meet up on this In the intertwining lanes stands imposingly on the
street is home to central square dominated of one of Lausanne’s Renaissance fountain
luxury brands and all by a mediaeval church oldest neighbourhoods, in the centre of this
kinds of boutiques. that has become a hub recently renovated, works pedestrian square,
On Wednesday and for music and dialogue of art, small, original where the Town Hall is
Saturday mornings, with contemporary art shops and bohemian also located. Opposite,
market stalls regularly in all its guises. cafés now attract the tourists and children
enliven the street. In its trendy crowds. wait, every hour on the
upper part, discover a hour from 9 am to 7 pm,
performance venue with for the ballet of animated
eclectic programming. figures to the sound of
the carillon.30
Watchmaker’s shop, Jewelry
An exceptional A Tourbillon Boutique
setting for Tourbillon Boutique offers the
enthusiast very latest timepieces from Breguet,
Blancpain, Glashütte Original,
fine Jaquet Droz and Omega.
watchmaking
Place Saint-François 4
1003 Lausanne
✆ +41 21 323 51 45
www.tourbillon.com
Shop
A place for B Fnac
discoveries This shop offers many products over
and advice 3 floors: high-tech, cds and dvds, books,
video games and ticket office… It also
that combines organises events (meetings, showcases
culture, leisure and signing sessions).
and technology Rue de Genève 6
1003 Lausanne
✆ +41 21 213 85 85
www.fnac.ch
Sweet shop
Skilled C Blondel
craftsmanship Blondel chocolaterie will amaze you with
which has its authentic setting and its incomparable
truffles, pralines, hammer-cut chocolates
delighted and other specialities
chocolate
lovers with Rue de Bourg 5
1003 Lausanne
sweet treats ✆ +41 21 323 44 74
since 1850 www.chocolatsblondel.ch
Hotel-Restaurant
In the heart of D Hôtel-Restaurant Le Raisin
the old town, The hotel-restaurant offers dishes made
the Raisin of fresh produce and seasonal vegetables.
Lodged in a 1964 building, its setting
offers fresh is magnificent.
market cuisine
Place de la Palud 19
1003 Lausanne
✆ +41 21 312 27 56
www.leraisin-lausanne.chTOWN CENTRE 31
5 7
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Did you know?
In the past, the River Flon
flowed in the eponymous
valley filled during the
19th century for sanitary
purposes. This district then
had an industrial vocation
before becoming a hot spot
for nightlife encounters.
5 6 7
Palais Bel-Air tower block Quartier du Flon
de Rumine and Métropole hall (Flon district)
Erected at the end Under the first skyscraper in It’s the town’s architectural success:
of the 19th century on Switzerland, erected in 1931, is this district of former warehouses that
the Place de la Riponne, the newly renovated Métropole begins at the Place de l’Europe was
this Italianate-style hall that hosts shows of all rehabilitated as a living area with a
building houses a host of kinds. The nearby esplanade, wide array of restaurants, bars, clubs,
treasures in its various with a view over the Flon district boutiques, cinema and exhibition spaces.
museums of art and on one side and the Cathedral on A must is to enjoy a drink on one of the
science, such as the the other, is a favoured meeting rooftop terraces. In the winter, you can
largest naturalised great place for city dwellers. Make the enjoy the ice-rink and in the summer
white shark, as well as most of the 360° panorama for the sandy beach.
a library valued by the your selfies!
town students.32
The unusual
Under the feet of
passers-by on the Place
Saint-François, gold
cobblestones laid out in
a constellation shimmer
with the first names
of children born in
Lausanne in 1998.
Gastronomy
A both E Brasserie de Montbenon
traditional and In a century-old building that overlooks
contemporary the lake, a brasserie that blends quality
local produce, traditional recipes and
cuisine, modern cultural content.
“sea view”
and Lausanne Allée Ernest-Ansermet 3
1003 Lausanne
culture ✆ +41 21 320 40 30
www.brasseriedemontbenon.ch
Watchmaker’s shop, jewelry
Leading F Guillard
watchmaking A watch and jewellery shop since 1858,
brands and Guillard shares its know-how
and values since 150.
exclusive
jewellery
presented Place de la Palud 1
1003 Lausanne
with passion ✆ +41 21 312 68 86
and emotion www.guillard.ch
Discotheque
The D! Club: G D! Club
voted “Best Big The D! Club features top international
Club” in artists every weekend. Upstairs, abc
is a more intimate club bar for
Switzerland the over 25s.
at the Swiss
Nightlife Place Centrale
1001 Lausanne
Awards 2013 ✆ +41 21 351 51 40
& 2014 www.dclub.chTOWN CENTRE 33
8 9
Did you know? 10
An exhibition and
convention centre,
the Beaulieu Palace
houses the largest
theatre in Switzerland,
welcoming every year
the Prix de Lausanne, an
international classical
dance competition.
8 9 10
Montbenon Esplanade Grand-Pont and Collection
Making the most of one of the town’s Chauderon Bridges de l’Art Brut
most beautiful openings on Lake Built in 1844, the Grand-Pont The town created this
Geneva and the Alps, you can lounge originally possessed two levels of museum unique in the
on the lawns in front of the District arches under which the River Flon world in 1976 in exchange
Court or enjoy a meal on a terrace. flowed. Three decades later, the for the legacy of 5,300
If it’s raining, you might like to visit lower level was buried when the works of outsider art
the Swiss Film Archive in the Flon Valley was filled. Imagined belonging to artist
Casino de Montbenon. at the beginning of the 19th Jean Dubuffet. Located
century by a team of architects opposite the Beaulieu
and engineers – amongst which Palace, this institution
Alphonse Laverrière – the owns today over 60,000
Chauderon Bridge is characterised works, 700 of which are
by its Art Nouveau style. It displayed permanently,
connects, on the one side, the and exports its exhibitions
Montbenon district with, on the all over the world.
other side, that of Beaulieu. These
two structures offer remarkable
points of view on the Cité, the
Flon district and, in the distance,
the Jura range.34
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3. Train station/ouchy
The neighbourhoods located between the Ouchy quays, by the lakeside, and the Lausanne
train station invite you to a stroll. They unveil several green oases, elegant Belle Epoque
dwellings bordering broad avenues and two internationally renowned museums. Since 2008,
the rubber-tired m2 metro has replaced the “Ficelle” (the “String”), which was in 1877 one
of the first metropolitan railways in the world.
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Pedestrian zones37
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Did you know? 4
The opening of
the Museum Hub,
bringing together
several emblematic
cultural institutions
next to the train
station, is planned for
2019-2021.
1 2 3 4
Lausanne train Boulevard Crêt de Montriond Promenade
station de Grancy and place de la Ficelle
The current station, built The boulevard de Grancy, de Milan (The Ficelle walk)
between 1911 and 1916, the only one in Lausanne, With its vast lawns, Also called Coulée verte,
replaced the original attracted families of the football fields, the Ficelle walk, named
one dating from 1856. great bourgeoisie as from playgrounds, fountain for the former metro line
The main train station the end of the 19th centu- and shady alleys, this of which it follows the
in the Canton of Vaud, it ry. It became a very lively square inaugurated track, forms a unique,
is characterised by the street with cafés, market at the end of the 19th gently sloping link be-
prominent Olympic rings stalls and boutiques of century drew families at tween the train station
that identify Lausanne as all kinds. You can still all seasons. Reach the and the lake. The con-
Olympic Capital, a grand see some traces of the Crêt de Montriond by a struction of the m2 met-
awning of metal and glass past at the Château de winding path to discover ro enabled the creation
covering the platforms, Grancy, a former mansion a 360° panorama of the of this exceptional green
as well as a huge hall that with several turrets. On town, Lavaux vineyards, area, entirely pedestrian
serves as a meeting point. the wall opposite, rusty Lake Geneva and Alps. and accessible with a
Transformations are under rings are a reminder that pushchair. You begin the
way and a refurbishment there still were a thou- walk at the boulevard de
project is planned for the sand horses in the town Grancy and finish on the
Place de la Gare. a century ago. shores of the lake.38
Gastronomy
The institution A Café de Grancy
below the Welcoming and casual, people come for
train station, the cosy lounge and local produce, for
“fondue” on Wednesday evenings and
friendliness brunch at the weekend. Open 7/7.
and flavours
of fresh market Avenue du Rond-Point 1
1006 Lausanne
cuisine ✆ +41 21 616 86 66
www.cafedegrancy.ch
Gastronomy
The Ticino B Restaurant Le Ticino
offers you an With quality dishes and prompt service,
Italian and it offers a relaxing moment across the
street from the station. Specialities:
Ticinese risotto, polenta, pasta, pizza.
cuisine in a
haven of peace Place de la Gare 12
1003 Lausanne
✆ +41 21 320 32 04
www.leticino.ch
Apartments
Furnished C Jardins de Warnery
apartments Welcome to your bright, modern and
from 3 refined apartment.
to 6 rooms. In a tranquil, green setting just a few
yards from the lake (Ouchy) and shops.
Minimum
2-month let AE-Logements - Annemarie Ernst
Av. Warnery 4, 1007 Lausanne
✆ +41 79 622 62 91
From www.aelogements.ch
CHF 4,950/month annemarieernst@gmail.comTRAIN STATION/ouchy 39
5 7
6
Did you know?
A small corner of
paradise, the Botanical
Garden will let you admire
close to 4,000 Alpine,
medicinal, tropical and
carnivorous plants.
5 6 7
Denantou Park Elysée Museum Olympic Museum and Park
Initially privately held and gardens Unique in the world, The Olympic
then open to the public This thirty-year-old museum, Museum forms Lausanne’s main cultural
in 1928, this park was one of the first to be entirely attraction. Each of its three levels is
laid out during the 19th dedicated to photography, gained dedicated to a particular aspect of
century in the English its international aura thanks to the modern Olympism, largely featuring
fashion by a banker. quality and originality of its exhibi- new interactive communication media.
Allow your children to tions in Lausanne, then exported You may need several visits to explore
caper about in the wild all over the world, as well as the everything. In any case, a pause at the
meadows surrounded dozen complete collections and Tom Café is welcome, with its terrace
by copses, flower bed archives, amongst which those of on the uppermost floor that offers a
displays and statues, or Charlie Chaplin, Nicolas Bouvier splendid view on Lake Geneva and the
to play with the water and Ella Maillart. Don’t miss its Alps. In the park, admire the collection
from the pond. Since new discovery space, The Studio, of sculptures and test your speed on a
2007, a Thai pavilion with dedicated to young visitors and proper running track. Strolling through
a golden roof adorns families. The beautiful mansion, the landscaped terraces, you’ll reach
this green area; it was that welcomed Mme de Staël in the monumental fountain on the shores
given to the town by His 1807, is surrounded by a French of the lake.
Majesty the late King of formal garden laid out in terraces
Thailand in thanks for with a spectacular view over the
the years he spent in Alps and Lake Geneva.
Lausanne between
1933 and 1951.40
The unusual
“La Vaudoise”, a famous
historical flat-bottomed
barge (1932), fitted with
two lateen sails and a jib,
organises private outings
from May to September.
Pharmacy-Perfumery
Health and D Pharmacie-Parfumerie
beauty Métro Ouchy
professionals The Ouchy perfumery offers you beauty
care products, rare fragrances and
at your service major Swiss and foreign brands.
in the heart A place to discover.
of Ouchy Place de la Navigation 6, 1006 Lausanne
✆ +41 21 612 03 03
April-Oct: Open 7/7
www.metro-ouchy.ch
Gastronomy
E Restaurant La Croix d’Ouchy
A veritable Lausanne institution!
The La Croix d’Ouchy restaurant Avenue d’Ouchy 43
serves French and Italian cuisine 1006 Lausanne
with home-made pasta and risotto. ✆ +41 21 616 22 33
Gastronomy
F MGM Café
The ideal place to unwind and have a Rue du Lac 14
bite to eat during the day or evening. 1007 Lausanne
Lovely terrace with breathtaking views ✆ +41 21 616 38 81
of the lake. www.mgmcafe.ch
Gastronomy
G Restaurant-Brasserie «Le Pirate»
Take place in a casual ambiance for Place de la Navigation 4
a superb outdoor dining with 1006 Lausanne
panoramic view and taste our ✆ +41 21 613 15 00
fish specialties. www.aulac.chTRAIN STATION/ouchy 41
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Did you know? 10
Located at the Ouchy
port, the Eole created by
Clelia Bettua is a large,
semi-circular wind vane
with a diameter of
20 metres. It follows the
wind direction and can
be read thanks to the four
monoliths on the quay at
a distance of 150 metres.
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Ouchy quays Place de la Navigation Cruises on a Belle
It’s one of Lausanne citizens’ and and Ouchy port Époque or solar boat
visitors’ favourite Sunday walks. Inaugurated in 1993, this con- It’s impossible to leave
Whether you are on foot, riding a bi- course has pools to refresh Lausanne without having
cycle or sporting wheels, come and you during the hottest sum- sailed on Lake Geneva
stroll along the quays inaugurated in mer days and a countdown aboard one of the Compagnie
1901, richly adorned with trees and clock marking time until the Générale de Navigation’s
flowers. From the false ruin of the next Olympic Games. A mar- vessels. In addition to
Haldimand Tower to the Château ket is held every Sunday from crossing the lake to the
d’Ouchy – now a luxury hotel – to April to September. Children French shore, its Belle Époque
the landing pier, Ouchy port and can have fun on the acrobatic fleet – the largest in the
Bellerive swimming pool, this path course and merry-go-round, world – takes you on board
runs alongside three parks. The while adults play chess on the for a gourmet cruise. From
walk can be continued to the east giant chessboards painted on May to September, you can
towards Lutry and to the west up the ground. The Ouchy ma- sail closer to the coastline
to Saint-Sulpice. rina, dominated by a mobile on board the solar-powered
sculpture, adjoins the landing boats Les Aquarels du Léman,
pier for the boats of the to observe the fauna and flora
Compagnie Générale noiselessly.
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