The lake boats are brought into this dock for maintenance. The gravel and sand, unloaded from the barges and used for building, are dredged from the zone where the Rhône enters the lake.
Lake Geneva, the largest freshwater lake in western Europe - and certainly the most romantic, having inspired countless artists - captivates the eye.
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It features three sumptuous Lausanne gardens, situated one after the other along the quays: the Denantou, the Elysée, a little further back, and the Olympic Park, but also the rose garden of Place du Général Guisan, which boasts more than 130 different species of rose. Finally, from the CGN landing stages located at the bottom of the Dapples gardens you can embark for a unique cruise over Lake Geneva.
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Perpetuating an ancient tradition, building materials continue to be carried by boat.