Montbenon Esplanade

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Esplanade de Montebenon
1003 Lausanne

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Just a few short steps from the main train station, PLATEFORME 10 is the arts district in Lausanne. Unique in Switzerland, this neighborhood has arisen on the site of a former railway locomotive repair shed. The site gathers the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts (MCBA), the Cantonal Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts (mudac) and the Cantonal Museum for Photography (Photo Elysée).

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Ratana the chic mamma

It offers a picture-postcard panorama over Lausanne and a stunning view over the lake. What could be better than to spread your picnic blanket on the lawn with a bottle of red wine, a saucisson and a piece of cheese to relish as you savour the view. Enjoy the moment!
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Jasmine the dancing queen

Walk around the peaceful Montbenon Park, a haven of greenery in the heart of town, ideal for picnics, walks and outdoor events.
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You pass from a shady promenade via banks bedecked in flowers, to an enchanting setting around a romantic fountain. If you want to feel the beating pulse of a contented city while enjoying magnificent views, this is the place to come!
Two regal buildings are the crowning glory of this esplanade: the Casino de Montbenon, famous as the home of the Swiss Film Archive, and the impressive Renaissance-style Palais de Justice.

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