The Mysteries of Lausanne Switzerland

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The tours in our catalog are fun, interactive, and adaptable. You will receive the standard historical data but also the quirky anecdotes that make a town a home. Your guide: Native of the French-speaking part of Switzerland, I have been guiding Swiss-curious groups since 2020. I enjoy sharing my joy at hearing new historical anecdotes about places and their people. I can take visitors with me on those journeys in English, French or German. English has become my natural language, after spending a few years in London, training as a theater technician and working in a cinema. I have also extensively traveled the USA.

Опис туру наведено англійською — мовою, якою його написав організатор.

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1. 1

   Cathedrale de Lausanne

   25 хв

   Brief visit of the interior of the Cathedral, walking around the déambulatoire, admiring the stain glass windows, the gothic architecture, and the magnificent organ designed by Giugiaro

2. 2

   Palais de Rumine

   20 хв

   Crossing the Place de la Riponne, a brief explanation of the role of the building and historical events in it + today's use. Construction of the building began in September 1898 according to plans by Lyon architect Gaspard André.

3. 3

   Tour de l'Ale

   20 хвВхід не включено

   A brief walk around the tower with a historical context explanation. Built-in 1340, its primary role was to defend the Faubourg de l'Ale, a district outside the walls that then extended in front of the Porte de Saint-Laurent.

4. 4

   Зупинка 4

   20 хв

   crossing the Chauderon Bridge. Built between 1904 and 1905, is made up of two parallel bridges

5. 5

   Casino de Montbenon

   20 хв

   Visit the Montbenon Casino and its gardens. Built in 1908, the Casino de Montbenon enjoys a unique location in Lausanne. Contrary to what its name suggests, the “Casino” has never housed a games room.

6. 6

   Зупинка 6

   15 хв

   View of the Grand Pont with historical explanations. Part of the designs by engineer Pichard to avoid the traffic jams in the old town, the Grand Pont is the first in several colossal urban projects. Work began in 1839 and was finished, with much pomp, in 1844 due to safety concerns

7. 7

   Зупинка 7

   20 хв

   visit the train station and up on the platforms. Inaugurated in 1856, the train station changed the urban landscape of Lausanne drastically. The town started to grow South. The building as it is today dates to 1916.

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Корисно знати

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Participants must be 16 years or older
• Not recommended for people with walking disability

Умови скасування

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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