Lausanne : pictures
Lausanne : Discover
Capital of the canton of Vaud, Lausanne is said to be one of Europe's greenest cities, with 350 hectares of estates, parks and gardens that can be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback. It is renowned for its quality of life, dedicated to nature, which is sometimes left to its own devices, and to sport. And what a sport it is! It starts with muscular legs. Stairs that you climb up and down to the old town from the lake... the city is built on three hills, with a 500 m difference in altitude. This "Olympic" capital can be explored with a visit to the eponymous, well-designed museum. The Fondation de l'Hermitage and Plateforme 10, Lausanne's arts district, are also worth a visit. Lausanne is at the heart of a breathtaking natural environment with Lake Geneva, the Alps and the Jura. The terraced vineyards of Lavaux are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And let's not forget the beaches, cruises and superb hiking!
