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Cathedrale de Notre Dame

This cathedral goes way back in time, right upto the Middle Ages. It is a popular landmark of Lausanne. Cath_drale de Notre Dame is often dubbed as the Queen of Lausanne's Old Town. Built in Gothic style, the building has lots of large towers and rose windows that date all the way back to the 13th Century. It also includes a church in the heart of it and also boasts of the Great Pipe Organ.

The terraced vineyards of Lavaux are worth a visit. The area is protected by UNESCO and lies between Lausanne and Montreux. You can rent a bike or stroll along to explore the terraced vineyards. You can see how they operate using solar energy, thermal power and radiation. You could also opt for a tour or help out a winemaker as he goes about his daily job. Needless to say, wine tasting is also available here.

Musee de L'Elysees

This museum in Lausanne is like an ode to photography. It was founded back in 1958, in an elegant mansion. A haven for photography enthusiasts, Mus_e de L'Elys_es has a lot to show you. There are more than 100,000 photographs inside this excitig museum. From the old and popular colour photographs of Gabriel Lippmann to the more contemporary styles of Jeff Wall, this museum offers all of that and more. Nicolas Bouvier (photographer) and Ella Maillart (great traveler and photographer), have left their collections to this museum as well, so you can go take a look. The best part about this museum is that it also houses Charlie Chaplin's entire photographic collection! Read More

If you're visiting with kids or with any sports fans, Mus_e Olympique or the Olympics Museum should be on your list. A museum dedicated to the Olympics and entirely to sports, graces the city of Lausanne. It includes a lot of interactive displays, games, interviews with legendary sports stars, medals, Olympic torches and more. Apart from the permanent exhibits, there are also some temporary ones. After you're done exploring, you can unwind at the little caf_ restaurant in the premises, which offers a stunning view of the lake. Read More

Ouchy is Lausanne's most famous waterfront locale, an ideal place for rest and relaxation and beautiful vistas. Located to the South of Lausanne, Ouchy is a perfect place to visit for incredible views of the Lake and the Alps. It is quite cool here during the summer, so you do not have to worry if you're visiting around then. Rollerskating and skateboarding are popular activities in Ouchy. You can even take a dip in the lake, ride on a boat or visit the various beautiful restaurants lining the lakefront. Read More

Located at Place de la Riponne, Palais de Rumine is an old building that houses lots of museums. For art, architecture and history lovers, a visit to the Palais de Rumine is an absolute must! There are all of five different museums inside this beautiful building, all of them offering up a variety of unique things. One offers up exhibits on Archaeology, the other on Fine Arts, the third on Geology, the fourth on Zoology and the final one on Numismatics. Read More

This is actually a market square, dating back to the 9th century. Place de la Palud is a charming market square in Old Town. This square is well-known for its Fountain of Justice in the center. There are caf_s and restaurants lining the sidewalks that you can step into to grab a quick bite. The Cathedral is also located close to the square.