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3 legendary libraries in Lausanne
21 May 2021
3 legendary libraries in Lausanne
When, like me, you are studying and find it impossible to concentrate ...
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5 spots for a chalet atmosphere in Lausanne
09 October 2024
5 spots for a chalet atmosphere in Lausanne
There’s not a shred of doubt about it: we’re heading straight into win...
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6 Lausanne lunch spots serving delicious bowls
13 April 2023
6 Lausanne lunch spots serving delicious bowls
In the past, lunch in Lausanne meant either a sandwich on the go or a ...
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6 Lausanne pubs for great beer and fun times
21 April 2023
6 Lausanne pubs for great beer and fun times
Autumn is here, and on a chilly evening there’s nothing better than en...
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6 Lausanne restaurants with a stylish décor
04 August 2022
6 Lausanne restaurants with a stylish décor
We’re agreed that when we dine out, the most important is what’s on th...
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7 cosy places for tea time in Lausanne
22 January 2023
7 cosy places for tea time in Lausanne
There’s something very comforting about enjoying a cup of tea and a sl...
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7 essential things to see in Lausanne
01 April 2025
7 essential things to see in Lausanne
Here’s a glimpse of Lausanne’s 7 must-sees that will make you forget e...
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7 great places to go gluten-free in Lausanne
02 February 2023
7 great places to go gluten-free in Lausanne
More and more of us avoid gluten in our diets these days, and thankful...
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8 good reasons to look forward to autumn in Lausanne
13 September 2023
8 good reasons to look forward to autumn in Lausanne
Summer is now over! Temperatures have fallen, outdoor swimming pools h...
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A Sunday in Lausanne
04 October 2020
A Sunday in Lausanne
For Lausanne inhabitants as for tourists, Sunday in Lausanne can be a ...
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A visit to the Fondation de l’Hermitage
27 July 2018
A visit to the Fondation de l’Hermitage
Lausanne, with Lake Geneva and the mountains in the background, could ...
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A visit to the Olympic Museum
22 May 2018
A visit to the Olympic Museum
What could be more logical, in the Olympic Capital, than to visit the ...
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A visit to the zoology museum
27 March 2018
A visit to the zoology museum
Snakes, exotic birds, rare fish, raptors and even a shark: strange bea...
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A walk in Lausanne parks
06 September 2023
A walk in Lausanne parks
Not by chance is Lausanne considered one of the greenest cities in Eur...
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A walk to discover Lausanne’s most beautiful trees
22 May 2023
A walk to discover Lausanne’s most beautiful trees
Lausanne, considered one of the greenest cities in Europe, possesses a...
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An afternoon of discoveries at Aquatis
13 November 2017
An afternoon of discoveries at Aquatis
Aquatis, the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe, in Lausanne, has a...
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An outing in Sauvabelin
08 July 2020
An outing in Sauvabelin
For a number of years now, my favourite destination has undoubtedly be...
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Autumn in Lausanne and its classic dishes
25 September 2024
Autumn in Lausanne and its classic dishes
The days are getting shorter and the temperature is falling. It is har...
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Autumn strolls in Lausanne's parks
10 September 2025
Autumn strolls in Lausanne's parks
What if autumn were the perfect season to discover Lausanne ? With 350...
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Discovering Lausanne’s gastronomy
01 September 2023
Discovering Lausanne’s gastronomy
When we think of Swiss food, cheese and chocolate usually spring to mi...
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Drinking coffee in Lausanne: my 5 favourite places
26 September 2022
Drinking coffee in Lausanne: my 5 favourite places
On waking, after a meal or just to meet up with friends, nothing could...
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Education, research and innovation in Lausanne
27 September 2024
Education, research and innovation in Lausanne
Lausanne may be a city of history and tradition, but it's also one tha...
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Enchanting Lavaux
12 September 2022
Enchanting Lavaux
A stone’s throw from Lausanne (only five minutes by train to Lutry!), ...
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Family Lausanne
30 September 2024
Family Lausanne
Explorers young and old discover the city's treasures through fun and ...
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First bath of the year in Lausanne!
20 November 2024
First bath of the year in Lausanne!
The start of a new year inevitably means some soul-searching and big d...
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Five cafés for a cosy autumn
27 September 2023
Five cafés for a cosy autumn
The time has come for warm knitted sweaters, itchy turtleneck jumpers,...
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Free activities in Lausanne? Head this way!
10 January 2025
Free activities in Lausanne? Head this way!
In Lausanne, beauty can be experienced for free - all you have to do i...
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From Lausanne to Lavaux: my electric bike route
30 July 2024
From Lausanne to Lavaux: my electric bike route
Even as a Lausanner, it’s hard to describe the elation felt when conte...
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Fun facts about the Lausanne metro
05 March 2021
Fun facts about the Lausanne metro
Ah, the Lausanne metro, what would we do without it? Even though the L...
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Hikes and walks starting from Lausanne
21 May 2024
Hikes and walks starting from Lausanne
Are you looking for a real dose of nature, vast expanses of green mead...
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Illuminations in Lausanne
03 December 2024
Illuminations in Lausanne
When you think of the festive season, you think of Christmas... And wh...
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Immersion in Lausanne’s nightlife
03 July 2024
Immersion in Lausanne’s nightlife
When the sun goes down, Lausanne lights up and changes pace. The Olymp...
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In Lausanne, (even) the lens thrives: my best photo spots
26 October 2023
In Lausanne, (even) the lens thrives: my best photo spots
Today, I’m leaving my electric bike at home and reaching for my favour...
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In search of the best ice creams in Lausanne
05 June 2024
In search of the best ice creams in Lausanne
The sun is out and temperatures are rising. After roaming the city str...
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In search of the chocolate makers of Lausanne this Easter
24 March 2021
In search of the chocolate makers of Lausanne this Easter
As a chocolate addict since my childhood I have often spent my birthda...
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In the heart of the history of Lausanne with its majestic Cathedral
31 March 2025
In the heart of the history of Lausanne with its majestic Cathedral
Lausanne Cathedral, with its eight centuries of existence, is much mor...
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Kathryn Bradney’s Lausanne
16 January 2018
Kathryn Bradney’s Lausanne
Kathryn Bradney, former principal dancer and ballet master of the Béja...
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Lausanne – the summer’s outdoor activities
02 May 2023
Lausanne – the summer’s outdoor activities
As soon as the sun peeks out, Lausanners rush to the lake side. Prepar...
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Lausanne : a bunch of activities for rainy days
25 September 2024
Lausanne : a bunch of activities for rainy days
Pouring rain, grey skies, low spirits? Not in Lausanne! Here, the rain...
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Lausanne : history, architecture and design
23 December 2024
Lausanne : history, architecture and design
For visitors discovering Lausanne, the city's architecture can sometim...
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Lausanne : history, architecture and design
19 August 2024
Lausanne : history, architecture and design
For visitors discovering Lausanne, the city's architecture can sometim...
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Lausanne and Lake Geneva
02 October 2024
Lausanne and Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva is the largest freshwater lake in Western Europe. Its turq...
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Lausanne and sports: a winning combo
04 March 2024
Lausanne and sports: a winning combo
A jewel in the Canton of Vaud, she rises proudly on the shores of Lake...
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Lausanne and sustainability
18 October 2024
Lausanne and sustainability
Whether in Lausanne for leisure or business tourism, visitors particul...
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Lausanne CHILL
12 July 2023
Lausanne CHILL
Having a full-on life is good, but come summer, life is also about rel...
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Lausanne dances across styles
09 December 2024
Lausanne dances across styles
Heads up to all amateur and professional dancers, Lausanne is bursting...
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Lausanne is the best city to get fit!
11 April 2022
Lausanne is the best city to get fit!
What can be better than enjoying all that a great city has to offer an...
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Lausanne on a Budget : Experience the City Without Overspending
09 August 2017
Lausanne on a Budget : Experience the City Without Overspending
With its sparkling lake, charming narrow streets, accessible museums a...
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Lausanne people: spots made famous by their hosts
13 July 2017
Lausanne people: spots made famous by their hosts
The town has welcomed a number of celebrities who left their stamp on ...
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Lausanne rooftops
02 July 2024
Lausanne rooftops
We are taking you up to the town’s rooftops, on those high-up terraces...
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Lausanne, a foody city
14 August 2024
Lausanne, a foody city
Lausanne can pride itself on being the capital of a canton wholly enti...
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Lausanne, a green and sustainable city
05 July 2023
Lausanne, a green and sustainable city
On visiting Lausanne you can see for yourself that the city is unwaver...
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Lausanne, a green city
30 September 2024
Lausanne, a green city
Lausanne is above all green by nature. Nestling in the heart of an exc...
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Lausanne, culturally yours
15 August 2024
Lausanne, culturally yours
In Lausanne, culture comes in all its forms and all year round, to the...
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Lausanne, green city
10 May 2021
Lausanne, green city
Lausanne has the huge advantage of offering many green spaces just a s...
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Lausanne, spa town
18 July 2024
Lausanne, spa town
In Lausanne, visitors as well as residents can breathe in the pure mou...
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Lausanne: the best places for ice-skating
11 January 2024
Lausanne: the best places for ice-skating
In Lausanne, there are several places where you can play ice hockey, e...
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Lausanne's design spots
23 August 2021
Lausanne's design spots
Lausanne is packed full of great addresses that combine design, archit...
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Lausanne’s best instagrammable locations
05 April 2021
Lausanne’s best instagrammable locations
With its charming alleyways and iconic places, Lausanne is a real para...
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Lausanne’s love story with cinema
28 February 2022
Lausanne’s love story with cinema
Lausanne and cinema is a story in itself! A strong bond links Lausanne...
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Meet Alexandre Schmid, watchman of the Cathedral
08 November 2024
Meet Alexandre Schmid, watchman of the Cathedral
At a time when traditional occupations have become rare, Alexandre Sch...
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My favourite invigorating walks in Lausanne
24 January 2022
My favourite invigorating walks in Lausanne
Not for nothing am I known as “the Walking Man”: as soon as a ray of s...
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No need to leave Lausanne to go to the beach, there is Lake Geneva!
19 June 2024
No need to leave Lausanne to go to the beach, there is Lake Geneva!
In the summer, many of us rush to the seaside to enjoy the “sandy beac...
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Our favourite second-hand and vintage boutiques in Lausanne
05 November 2021
Our favourite second-hand and vintage boutiques in Lausanne
To give new life to clothes and accessories is not only trendy, but al...
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Our ideas to reduce waste
01 January 2021
Our ideas to reduce waste
If there is one New Year resolution to take, it’s got to be finding wa...
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Photographic exploration at nightfall
30 October 2020
Photographic exploration at nightfall
A town can look so different depending on the time of our visit! Some ...
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Picnic spots in Lausanne
06 July 2023
Picnic spots in Lausanne
In summer, nothing beats enjoying the sun and a park for an alfresco m...
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Plateforme 10
09 October 2019
Plateforme 10
Plateforme 10 is the new arts district located right next to the Lausa...
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Plateforme 10: the new 3 in 1 museum hub
21 June 2022
Plateforme 10: the new 3 in 1 museum hub
Plateforme 10 is the union of and collaboration between three museums,...
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Skiing from Lausanne
04 January 2024
Skiing from Lausanne
Located 50 kilometres from the Alps, Lausanne can well serve as the st...
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Small souvenirs of Lausanne
14 April 2021
Small souvenirs of Lausanne
Your stay in Lausanne is coming to an end and apart from the amazing m...
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Special evenings in Lausanne
16 October 2019
Special evenings in Lausanne
Lausanne is a bustling city! You only need to check out its wide choic...
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Spots to skate or chill, the list!
21 March 2022
Spots to skate or chill, the list!
A great lover of nature and having lived in the Lausanne area since I ...
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Springtime in Lausanne
21 March 2025
Springtime in Lausanne
It’s not as well known as the Indian summer or the Northern winter, ye...
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Terraces open year-round in Lausanne
02 March 2025
Terraces open year-round in Lausanne
The best spot to chill all year round in Lausanne? A terrace, obviousl...
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The best spots to admire the sunset in Lausanne
23 January 2024
The best spots to admire the sunset in Lausanne
Our favourite way of ending the day in style? By admiring the sky’s ch...
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The characters from our favourite series visit Lausanne
10 May 2022
The characters from our favourite series visit Lausanne
Binge-watching series would almost lead us to believe that their chara...
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The Cité Quarter
29 January 2018
The Cité Quarter
The Cité is Lausanne’s historical quarter, and the location of small t...
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The conundrum of Christmas presents: Lausanners to the rescue!
12 November 2024
The conundrum of Christmas presents: Lausanners to the rescue!
As Christmas draws near, the streets of Lausanne are starting to spark...
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The Delicious Guide - Vaud Specialities
26 August 2024
The Delicious Guide - Vaud Specialities
Products marked with the “VAUD CERTIFIÉ D’ICI” 100% Vaud label offer a...
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The galleries of Le Flon
26 October 2020
The galleries of Le Flon
Le Flon, a former railway freight station and a district with a dubiou...
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The Heights of Lausanne
03 July 2019
The Heights of Lausanne
After visiting the Cité, Flon, Rôtillon, train station and Ouchy neigh...
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The magic of small bookshops
05 January 2021
The magic of small bookshops
Lausanne is home to around 15 independent bookshops. Four book lovers ...
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The most beautiful performance venues in Lausanne
01 March 2022
The most beautiful performance venues in Lausanne
In Lausanne, there are no less than 35 performance halls! To my greate...
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The Rôtillon neighbourhood
20 October 2017
The Rôtillon neighbourhood
The Rôtillon neighbourhood: small colourful buildings and alleys from ...
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The train station area and Ouchy district
21 February 2019
The train station area and Ouchy district
After visiting the Flon, Rôtillon and Cité districts, let’s set off to...
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The unknown history of Lausanne arcades
28 April 2022
The unknown history of Lausanne arcades
In Lausanne, there are arcades (“galeries” in French) with remarkable ...
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The voice of the Cathedral
28 November 2019
The voice of the Cathedral
You may have already visited the Cathedral of Lausanne in daylight but...
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Top 10 of the best summer terraces in Lausanne
03 April 2024
Top 10 of the best summer terraces in Lausanne
We all love spending time there sipping a drink, reading a good book, ...
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Top 9 Instagram accounts from Lausanne
16 March 2017
Top 9 Instagram accounts from Lausanne
Lausanne is the place to be if you like photography and Instagram.
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Top highlights in close proximity to Lausanne
03 July 2023
Top highlights in close proximity to Lausanne
Now is the time to visit these little gems, all of which are very easy...
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Travel to the four corners of the world... without leaving Lausanne!
06 April 2021
Travel to the four corners of the world... without leaving Lausanne!
Lausanne is full of magnificent places with a holiday feel, that are u...
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Unusual visit: did you know these 10 fun facts about Lausanne?
25 July 2024
Unusual visit: did you know these 10 fun facts about Lausanne?
Sometimes, discovering a city means venturing off the beaten track. An...
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Vaudois roots
07 June 2021
Vaudois roots
Lausanne is renowned in the area for its clubs, universities, historic...
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What to savour and where at Bô Noël
29 November 2021
What to savour and where at Bô Noël
We were all waiting for it impatiently, and Bô Noël is back at last! T...
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When Lausanne goes into unusual mode
09 September 2022
When Lausanne goes into unusual mode
Discovering a city also means getting off the beaten track. Aside from...
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Where can you skate in Lausanne?
28 October 2024
Where can you skate in Lausanne?
Winter has finally arrived, and with it the ice-skating season is offi...
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Where to cool down in Lausanne
21 May 2024
Where to cool down in Lausanne
The summer is on us in Lausanne and with it come blue skies, sun and h...
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Where to eat a fondue in Lausanne?
01 October 2024
Where to eat a fondue in Lausanne?
As soon as temperatures get cooler, a strange phenomenon takes place i...
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Where to see cherry blossoms in Lausanne
11 February 2025
Where to see cherry blossoms in Lausanne
The birds are bursting into song, the warm sunlight is once more cares...
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Your bucket list for Lausanne in 2021
01 January 2021
Your bucket list for Lausanne in 2021
At the present time it is difficult to know what 2021 has in store for...
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