Things to see and do Romandy

You can't get enough of certain tourist transports. This little train allows you to visit the city in a playful way and without getting too tired. You will have plenty of time to climb the streets during your free visit. It goes around the city and takes place at Place Georges-Python. Easily recognisable with its white and blue colours, it takes you into the historic centre and is an alternative to the funicular, for example. It works like a hop-on, hop-off, which allows you to stop and pick it up whenever you want.

This true temple of absinthe is a must to know the eventful history of the green fairy. Indeed, this jealously guarded secret liquor was forbidden for a long time in Switzerland (as well as in France, where it comes from). It was only authorized for sale in 2005 and can now be enjoyed all over the world. The exhibition also presents more than 1,200 plants, some of which are used in the production of the magic drink. A bar offers tastings of some fifteen regional products.

When the Sardinian city installs a hydraulic machine and lays its first lead pipes, J. D. Blavignac, imagine some monumental and fanciful fountains dating from the years 1867-1868 and which are now classified as historical monuments. In addition to the architectural work which the artist wanted, they were also used to supply water to the people of Carouge. They are visible at Place du Marché (the most monumental square which is dedicated to the river along Carouge, the Arve), Place du Temple (known for its dragon-like chimeras and its Gothic appearance), Ancienne Street (basin decorated with two bronze swans) and Jacques-Dalphin Street (the least majestic). Blavignac's fountains are signed by his brand, that is, a snail. They are partly carved from local rocks and decorated with bronze sculptures.

The CIMA museum closed its doors in 2022 for conversion work, and the building has been open to the public again since 2024. Geneva watchmaker Antoine Favre is credited with inventing the music box in 1796. Over the past century, Sainte-Croix has become the world capital of this marvellous object. From Vaucanson to contemporary creators, the spectacle of automata will surprise you. It's a story of craftsmen, where wonder and magic go hand in hand.

The Valais Tourist Office promotes the destination. You can subscribe to the newsletter to receive all the latest news and events taking place in the Valais. The website is packed with great ideas for discoveries, reports, portraits... As well as being a mine of information, you can put together your stay with the hotels listed, choose ski passes, activities and public transport tickets. Nothing's missing!

The Château de Villa wine library is the place to be for wine lovers. It invites you to discover, in a friendly and exclusive setting, a choice of 550 of the best wines from over 100 Valais cellars, some rare bottles and fruit brandies from Valais orchards. Take advantage of the expert advice of the bartenders trained for wine tasting and go on a wine discovery tour, decorated with a magnificent wine press and entire walls of bottles.

A Savoyard fortress built at the end of the 13th century, the castle of Morges became a museum of military history in 1925. The site now houses several museums: the Museum of Historical Figurines, the largest Swiss museum of its kind (over 40,000 figurines), the Gendarmerie Museum, the Foreign Service Room and the Paderewski Museum. The military museum has been divided into two: the Artillery Museum and the Waldensian Military History Museum.

An unusual idea for a visit. In an old building dating from 1406, an amusing and unique place in the world, close to the lake, brings together a collection of 108 naturalized frogs, taking on human postures and evoking scenes from everyday life in the 19th century (pub, election meeting, family scene...). See also the beautiful collection of lanterns of the Federal Railways running on oil or gas, from 1880 to the present day. And many objects and decorations of national folklore. A rare museum which is really worth a visit.

Situated on a rocky spur, the castle dominates Neuchâtel with the collegiate church. Built from the 11th century, it was the main residence of the lords of Neuchâtel. It is a fine example (unique in Switzerland) of non-religious Romanesque architecture. The western façade, restored in 1866, is divided by sculpted cords and has a single window, decorated with a sculpture representing two dogs. The southern part and the upper part are from the 15th century. To the south are the two gardens and the Philippe de Hocheberg Gallery.

At the heart of the Station station, we can make a very pleasant stop. The Alpine Cheese factory is first a museum which presents the different stages in the manufacture of live cheeses: the landscape cheese, the sérac that is made with the milk recovered from the Gruyère cheese, cheese cheese. In the fireplace, which is called the point, we smoke sausages, hams and meats. Outside you will see the large fireplace that recalls that of the comtoises farms. There are also numerous instruments necessary for the manufacture of cheese. In the restaurant, you can enjoy the traditional and rich cuisine of Alpine pastures: fondue, crusts, Moutarde mustard, taking advantage of the terrace and its unique perspective on the mountain.

This living museum is located in the old arsenal next to the Roman amphitheatre. It has been open since 2005 and is dedicated to the St Bernards from the kennels of the eponymous pass, which were once run by the canons. The observation of the feeding and grooming of the animals is obviously very popular, but it is also possible to go for a walk with one of them. You can get emotional over the puppies and attend information sessions on the life of these animals. The centre also hosts temporary exhibitions. Restaurant and bar on site.

Within the Fondation Pierre Gianadda, a museum space houses a rich collection of some forty rare vehicles in working order: Stanley steam engines, Benz and Jeanperrin from 1897, Delauney-Belleville for Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, Hispano-Suiza, Mercedes SSK... More curious, Swiss-made cars, such as these Pic-Pic, Martini or Turicum. Enough to delight collectors and enthusiasts of unique models.

Jean Tinguely was a contemporary artist from Fribourg. This animated fountain by the artist is the little sister of the one in Basel. The stone basin is aesthetically combined with the modern sculpture consisting of wheels, metal elements and flexible pipes. It is powered by motor and water, and is a tribute to Jo Siffert, a Swiss racing driver from Fribourg in the 1960s. To be seen in winter because it is particularly impressive when the water freezes, forming beautiful spontaneous ice sculptures.

It was built between 1501 and 1522 on the former site of the castle of the Dukes of Zaehringen, founders of the city. Its symmetrical three-storey façade has a double-flight staircase in the centre. The building has a hipped roof. The tower has a clock and two bells accompanied by their jacquemarts. Inside, the Grand Council room, dating from the 18th century, is covered with Louis XVI woodwork. The room of the Cantonal Court houses two beautiful Louis XV-Louis XVI stoves. Next door, the Town Hall is from the 18th century.

The first construction dates from 1281, but the main part of the building still visible was built in the 18th century. Inside, the oldest choir stalls in Switzerland date back to 1280. The church has a magnificent altarpiece by the Masters of the Carnation. When open, the altarpieces show the Adoration of the Shepherds and the Magi; when closed, the Annunciation, with Saints Clare of Assisi and Elizabeth of Hungary. In the side chapels there are eleven baroque altars.

Porrentruy is a town full of must-see places to visit. From west to east, the Jura offers a variety of interesting destinations. Among the must-sees are Dole, a city of art and history; Lons-le-Saunier, the prefecture; Salins-les-Bains, famous for its saltworks; Arbois, famous for its Jura wines; Château-Chalon, cradle of yellow wine; and the remote Baume-les-Messieurs. Nature lovers will be delighted to discover the Vouglans, Clairvaux and Chalain lakes, as well as the Hérisson waterfalls. Nozeroy, France's smallest town, and Champagnole, gateway to the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park, are also well worth a visit. History buffs will appreciate Saint-Claude, capital of the pipe and diamond industry, and the Les Rousses ski resort.

Built by the architect Pierre Racine between 1716 and 1721 in the baroque style, the castle of Delémont was the summer residence of Prince-Bishop Jean-Conrad de Reinach. The castle was bought by the town in 1821. As a visitor, you do not have access to the entire castle, but you can enjoy the facades and the monumental staircase from the courtyard. The courtyard of honour was the place where the bishop took his oath of allegiance. From the car park on the Place Monsieur, you can access the gardens of the castle and its beautiful fountain on the south side.

Saint-Ursanne is a charming, picturesque town well worth a visit. To discover all the secrets of this town, a guided tour is recommended. The travel agency Jura Tourisme offers a special tour called "Circuit Secret Saint Ursanne". This tour lasts around 3 hours and takes you through the streets of the town. You will receive a digital key and additional information via an app on your cell phone.

From the outside, the MAMCO building, housed in an old, disused factory, looks rather unappealing. But think again! It owes its creation to Amam (Association des amis du musée d'Art moderne), founded in 1973. Many patrons wish to share their works. You don't need to be an Andy Warhol aficionado or an expert in contemporary art to appreciate the works. The Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Genève (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Geneva) is open to all visitors, from 0 to 150 years of age, whether or not they are art connoisseurs, and features 3,500 m² of exhibition space spread over several floors, in large, light-filled halls. As its name suggests, this museum is dedicated to contemporary art. Whether you like it or not, you won't remain indifferent to the works on display. A common thread that defines it? Its dynamism! The museum is constantly reinventing itself: in addition to the permanent exhibition, three temporary exhibitions are organized each year. The permanent works are regularly renewed, mingling with those in the temporary exhibition. You'll never get bored! The entity has built up a veritable collection of important works for Contemporary Art in Switzerland. Guided tours and public education are a constant feature, and the museum's ambition is to introduce newcomers to the richness of this heritage. And it succeeds! The MAMCO is full of surprises! The themes of the exhibitions are interesting, the ideas always very creative and the works very well presented.

Far Eastern art enthusiasts, this visit is for you! Sumptuous is the word to describe the collections of exceptional works from China and Japan assembled by Swiss collector Alfred Baur (1865-1951). He made his fortune trading in organic fertilizers in Sri Lanka, the country formerly known as Ceylon. On his return to Switzerland in 1906, he developed a passion for collecting Asian art, and began a parallel career as a "collector", focusing mainly on Japanese works, and later on Chinese ceramics. The works, all of great refinement, are displayed in a ^19th-century mansion. The museum is small, but well worth a visit. A staircase leads to the department specializing in China, then to Japan. The museum rooms are brightly lit, and the works are well displayed. You'll admire ceramics of perfect beauty and harmony, the earliest dating back to the Tang dynasty (618-907). A saddled horse testifies to the intensity of trade between China and the West via the Silk Road. These ceramics cover all dynasties up to the Qing (1644-1911). Jade objects, miniature tobacco flasks, perfume burners, cups and bowls, some Indian-influenced or inspired by Tibetan Buddhist art, date from the ^18th to the ^20th century. Note the jade objects, a reflection of the long and hard work involved. Jade - considered a symbol of purity and integrity in China - is perceived as a very precious stone. Very hard, it was considered indestructible. In addition to its high value, it was therefore associated with immortality, and jade was often placed in the graves of emperors and aristocrats. Imagine the time it took to carve a perfume burner, a bowl or a brush holder. Take a look at some of these highly original vases, in which Westerners - and not to their advantage - are depicted. It's interesting to discover how Easterners look at Westerners. In the 17th and 18th centuries, China and the Far East in general aroused great interest and admiration among Westerners. These famous "chinoiseries" were, at first, imitations of Chinese objets d'art made in the West, but the term was later extended to include objects made in China. Cloisonné enamels and remarkable Chinese textiles are also on display.

Don't miss the department dedicated to Japan. These collections date back to the Edo period and the Meiji, Taisho and Showa eras, stretching from the ^18th to the early ^20th century. It brings together everyday objects and fashion accessories, reflecting the influence of the outside world on Japan. You'll be seduced by the beauty of the prints. They represent the leisure activities of city dwellers. The faces of Kabuki theater actors, courtesans and, later, landscapes and heroes appeared. Netsuke, small ivory figurines used to hang various objects from belts, often depicting characters from Japanese mythology, were essential fashion accessories for city dwellers in the Edo period. On display are true marvels, including tea caddies, paint pots, sword ornaments, Japanese ceramics and tea sets. Writing cases include an ink stone, brush and cruet. During the Edo period, publishing was booming. These writing cases belonged to literati and wealthy city dwellers. The lacquers are exceptional, of uncommon refinement. They are made using gold - and mother-of-pearl, originally from China. To make an object, layers of lacquer were accumulated, and the craftsman then engraved his design. To decorate some of them, gold and silver flakes were applied with a bamboo stick and sprinkled on the surface. These are makis. Observe the finesse of the design on the Inro, the medicine boxes. In Japan, people don't bother with heavy furniture. So we used a plethora of chests, storage boxes and cases. The objects you see belonged, no doubt, to very wealthy citizens.

The "tea room" you'll see in an adjacent room, was installed in a pavilion reserved for this practice. Here, tea was served in the famous ceremony known as the "Japanese tea service". This is the Chanoyu, or Chado "way of tea" in Japanese. The event is much more than a simple gathering of friends. It's a traditional art inspired by Zen Buddhism, with each step highly codified. Did you know that the study of the tea ceremony can take several years? Both host and guest must know the chado, the various types of tea, how to serve, and on the guest's side, what words to say, the technique of drinking tea, the style of dress... Sword decorations are true masterpieces. In the Edo period, they embodied the soul of the Samurai. China has exerted an important influence in many fields in Japan over the past 5,000 years. Round off your visit with a visit to the Zen garden, a true reflection of the gardens you'll find in Japan!

Remarkable, that's the word. Cedars contemporary to their first owners - they are two hundred years old - hundred-year-old oaks, imposing, subjugating by their size, their height and their beauty, a forest of beeches, a rose garden, rhododendrons, the constantly reinvented creativity of the gardeners in the floral arrangements, a lawn that invites to lie down for hours, games that make the happiness of the children... The park of the Grange, adjoining the park of the Eaux-Vives, is a wonder. It offers a real island of coolness during the hottest hours of the summer, a sumptuous stroll in the purple colors of autumn, or an excellent opportunity to take a magnificent stroll, a real haven of peace, all year round, away from the urban frenzy.

Children are not left out, a beautiful playground is dedicated to them, as well as a paddling pool in summer for the youngest.

In summer, the park offers a moment of pure happiness, when you come to listen to a concert under the stars in front of the Ella Fitzgerald stage, to see a show at the Orangerie theater, to read a good book on the greasy lawn in the shade of a hundred-year-old oak tree in front of this spectacular view. Indeed, the park slopes gently down to the lake, dominated by the Jura mountains. You can also relax in the ephemeral "guinguettes" open during the summer season. Thus, you can eat or refresh yourself on the terrace of the "Guinguette" between April and September, and play boules or pétanque. From June onwards, you can eat, drink or listen to music all summer long at the Orangery Theater's refreshment stand.

The park has a long history: since the ^18th century, when it was a private agricultural property belonging to the Lullin family, known as Parc Lagrange, it has welcomed distinguished guests to this holiday site outside the walls of Geneva. More recently, the house hosted Presidents Biden and Putin for a summit in June 2021. Between 1768 and 1773, the family built the mansion in the center of the park. It was transformed by the following owners who embellished the estate with a pond, wide paths, an orangery, a pergola, a creamery and finally the imposing entrance opening onto the quay and the lake. The house still houses a beautiful library.

Nowadays, its outbuildings remain: the stables, the barn, the fountain and the shed. William Favre, the last owner, bequeathed his estate to the city in 1917.

Strolling along the banks of Geneva from Swiss Boat promises you a gentle stroll rich in discoveries. The Swiss Boat company organises several types of themed cruises, for example "Along the Rhône", or the cruise known as "The Mermaid". Routes last up to 2 hours 45 minutes for the cruise along the Rhône, which takes you to Peney (gastronomic stopover at the Café de Peney) or Verbois. The company also rents yachts and boats for private events.

The museum is worth a visit just for the beauty of its setting. Located in the heart of the Parc de la Perle, it is housed in the superb Villa Bartholoni, built in 1830. In very bright rooms with a superb view of the lake, a wide range of scientific objects dating from the 17th to the ^19th century are presented. You will be able to observe astronomical glasses and objects from other disciplines such as physics, electricity or meteorology.

A tourist tour is offered by the city of Lutry, you can obtain a leaflet in this info point, on the edge of the lake (at the location of the bar).

This 13th century building, which has been altered several times and was once a bishop's residence, now houses a rich museum. Valais painters are very well represented here with, in particular, the works of Raphaël Ritz and Raphy Dallèves, bequeathed by their authors. Contemporary paintings by the Valaisan Edouard Vallet. See also the print cabinet. This museum takes you on a journey of discovery through fifty thousand years of the evolution of migratory cultures.

This zoological park presents dozens of animals from the region: mammals of some twenty different species and hundreds of birds are represented. The park is further enriched by the presence of the Vivarium de la Chaux-de-Fonds, which presents vertebrates and invertebrates of numerous species. You'll discover both naturalized and live animals - a unique concept in Europe, hence the name "Muzoo", a fusion of museum and zoo.

Keytours has more than one trick up its sleeve to offer you a tour that meets your expectations. For the fun part, go on board a small train and receive live commentary on one of the 3 themed tours: "the old town", "the parks and residences", or "international Geneva". A range of daily excursions goes to the neighboring towns and mountains: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (package including the Aiguille du Midi or the Mer de glace), Gruyères (Cheese and Chocolate factory), Lausanne-Montreux-Chillon (includes the cruise to the Chateau).

On the road to Besançon, about 15 km away, the Réclère caves are remarkable for their stalagmites and stalactites. Nearby is the Préhisto-Parc, which presents some reproductions of prehistoric animals. You can walk through the park to meet 45 life-size dinosaurs and go back in time from amphibian fish to our human species. There are stables, a restaurant, a hotel, bungalows, a campsite and even yurts.

It took 17,500^m3 of sand to reconstitute a beach here... and it was well worth it! The 25 m wide strip of sand attracts crowds as soon as the sun comes out. With an ice cream in hand, sunbathing on a towel, it's almost like being at the seaside! What's more, next to the beach you'll find surf shops where you can hire nautical equipment (more stand-up paddle than surf here, mind you), and refreshment stands where you can enjoy a snack or a drink. A great place to have a good time.

It was in Vevey that Henri Nestlé perfected the recipe that has made the group so successful and mothers so happy to feed their children: powdered milk. Nestlé's reputation soon soared and contributed to the town's development. In 1950, the company decided to build its administrative headquarters here and commissioned Swiss architect Jean Tschumi to draw up the plans. Influenced by Le Corbusier, its overall Y shape, first floor on stilts and glass façade make it a fine example of the international style in Switzerland.

It was the center of power five hundred and fifty years ago, and remains so today. The tower was the seat of Geneva's communal power in the Middle Ages, and nowadays it houses the Council of State. When you pass the porch, don't miss the visit of the Baudet Tower, built in 1455. Originally, its function was military, as evidenced by the cannons outside. Indeed, Geneva was under a double threat: the House of Savoy was threatening and saw the city as the "key to Switzerland". In domestic politics, the episcopal see which controlled temporal power was partly in the hands of this same house of Savoy. Republican aspirations or episcopal aristocracy? Geneva was torn between these social struggles. Climb to the top of the tower by the ramp; it was designed to allow two horsemen to climb abreast without stepping on the ground, or citizens subject to gout disease to reach the top floor without getting off their sedan chair. In 1762, the works of Rousseau, Emile and The Social Contract, were burned there. These works were accused of "destroying religion and governments". The burning caused the author to renounce his citizenship of Geneva. Sitting on the bench at the entrance, the judges pronounced their sentences. The Alabama Room was the site of the first diplomatic and arbitration decisions: the resolution of a dispute between the United States and England in 1872. On August 22, 1864, the Geneva Convention was signed, the first step towards the Red Cross

A royal building? Classified as a historical monument by the State Council of the City of Geneva in 2001, the Maison Royale is undoubtedly the most impressive building in the harbor, but has never housed a crowned head! Built between 1907 and 1909 by the architects Henri Garcin and Charles Bizot, it aroused the ire of the people of Geneva who named it "the jewel with a macaque taste" during the 1909 facade competition. It was said that the building "embodied, down to its slightest moulding, an architecture capable of impressing the bourgeois and frightening the Genevois".

The present building was erected on the remains of a 4th century Palaeochristian funerary church and the foundations of a 10th century Romanesque church. In Gothic style, the church of Saint-Gervais, of the same name as the district surrounding it, was erected in the middle of the 15th century in what was then a town in the medieval old town on the right bank. Several restorations brought back to light frescoes and paintings that can be admired today, as well as the magnificent carved wooden stalls in flamboyant gothic style and beautiful stained glass windows.

Gilles Wannaz, from the biodynamic estate of the same name, is a winemaker and oenologist, a poet and culinary director, as well as a creator of products made from the vines. A man of the soil and the land, he invites you to share an extraordinary moment. Here, there's a country and its history to discover, to drink and to eat (depending on the package chosen), much more than a simple visit to the cellar. As a new feature, the domaine's team now invites gourmets to share their table every Monday evening and Friday lunchtime.

Built in two stages (the plan has changed in the meantime!), between 1777 and 1826, this church in the Sardinian city was at the centre of the religious struggles between Catholics and radicals. It was in 1921 that the Roman Catholics recovered it. Musical treasures to discover: the church's carillon is one of the most important in Switzerland, in terms of number of bells and the historical organ dating from 1832 and rebuilt in 2010. Be discreet during the services. The Feast of the Holy Cross is on September 14.

In the Rue du Collège, numbers 8 to 14 form a prettyU-shaped group of charming little buildings, with doors painted red, green and blue, and garden tables and chairs. The local residents have formed an association to defend La Valsainte, and since 1990 have been staging shows and cultural events in the courtyard. No. 4 is a former prison, of which the tower remains, leaning against the ancient ramparts (which you'll have to imagine). It was the house of the chapter of Lausanne Cathedral.

Nearly 2,000 years ago, a splendid Roman villa stood on the Prieuré hill. Thanks to the work of archaeologists, this palace has now been reconstructed at the heart of Pully's Roman Villa Museum. You can admire its living room and superb wall paintings. These remains are home to the ArchéoLab, an archaeology discovery area with excellent ideas for tours and workshops for children, enabling them to discover archaeology and go back in time from a specific angle, such as a particular theme in Roman times. Great stuff!

Adjoining La Muette, C. F. Ramuz's family home, the museum is located in the heart of the village. This late ^18th-century bourgeois building, surrounded by a garden of rare trees, was bequeathed to the town in 1941 by the Luhrs-Patterson family, who expressed the wish that it become a public space. Collections relating to the region alternate with those devoted to contemporary art, as well as exhibitions highlighting a given artist or theme, intended for the general public. A permanent theme room is dedicated to Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz.

Why not step back in time at the archaeological site of Lousonna, near the lake, where you can experience - almost - the daily life of a citizen in Antiquity, as you discover the remains of the basilica, the political center, or the temple, thanks to a new signposted trail. You can see the foundations of the houses of the Roman village, dating back to 15 BC. In the ^4th century, its inhabitants left the site for the better-protected Cité hill.

Who thought they'd find an air of Thailand? A Siamese pavilion in this park? In 1818, the owner, banker William Haldimand, turned his estate into a "landscape park". He couldn't resist indulging in the fashion of the day: building the Haldimand Tower, a neo-Gothic edifice dating from 1830. Today, the site retains the signature of an illustrious host. From 1933 to 1951, the Siamese sovereign Bhumibol stayed and studied in Lausanne. To commemorate his stay, he made a gift of a Thai pavilion. A call to the open sea!

Close to Lake Geneva, set in a delightful garden with southern charm, this museum houses the remains of an opulent ancient residence. The permanent exhibition features archaeological finds from the nearby Lousonna site. In addition, the various temporary exhibitions and outreach activities focus on themes linked to antiquity and the concerns of society at the time. Throughout the year, children are invited to take part in bread-making, cooking and building workshops.

We've almost forgotten about them, such is the speed of progress, when these days we can type Chinese characters or almost any language in the world on our smartphones. Typewriters set the pace for all correspondence and the press throughout the last century. An original museum idea, the story of a family passion, presenting a rich collection of antique machines to typewriters equipped with Japanese kanji.

This unusual museum traces five thousand years of shoe history. Gentle Craft has been researching since 1993, and the current collection includes faithful reproductions of shoes from ancient Rome, the Middle Ages and pre-industrial times, sourced from archaeological digs or historical collections. Each piece is an exact replica to scale of the original. Particularly interesting for children, as you can look with your hands!

One of Vevey's legendary gourmet addresses, this inn was where Jean-Jacques Rousseau stayed in 1730. A plaque quotes a highly poetic passage from Confessions: "I went to Vevey," he says, "to stay at La Clef. I took for this city a love that followed me in all my travels." Rousseau first came to Lausanne at the age of 18 to prepare for a music competition. Having finally opted for writing, he wrote Julie ou la Nouvelle Héloïse in Switzerland, using Clarens as the setting. It is said that he could see Mme de Warens' house from his window.

The art centre Circuit is an artistic institution created and managed by artists through the eponymous association.

This contemporary art gallery was founded in 1998 by former students of the Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne (ECAL) with the aim of bringing together young Swiss and foreign artists. Circuit has since become a kind of independent art and publishing mini-centre dedicated to contemporary art, with a space for meeting and dialogue open to various artistic practices (painting, sculpture, music, performance, cinema).

The Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne (ECAL), an advanced art and design school specializing in training in visual arts, film, photography, graphic and industrial design, is equipped with the Espace lausannois d'art contemporain, a gallery showcasing the contemporary art creations of professors and guests. Students' work can be seen in editions, photographs, typography, paintings, interactive installations, films and design objects.

The lithographic printer Raynald Métraux set up his workshop in 1991 in a former factory in Le Flon. Since then, he has received numerous distinctions as a "craftsman of art". In addition to this, he has also turned it into a gallery where he presents temporary exhibitions, mainly of works on paper, and where one can permanently discover prints, portfolios and edited artists' books. Raynald Métraux also offers various workshops.