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Lausanne, Switzerland Overview

Lausanne was once an intellectual capital, attracting great thinkers such as Rousseau and Voltaire. Today it is a haven for those who love water skiing, swimming and sailing. The International Olympic Committee is even headquartered here. The town's history is evident, though, in its medieval cathedral, the museums of the Palais de Rumine, and Ouchy, the port where Lord Byron wrote "The Prisoner of Chillon" and the Treaty of Lausanne was ratified. For great views, hike up to the Signal de... more » Lausanne was once an intellectual capital, attracting great thinkers such as Rousseau and Voltaire. Today it is a haven for those who love water skiing, swimming and sailing. The International Olympic Committee is even headquartered here. The town's history is evident, though, in its medieval cathedral, the museums of the Palais de Rumine, and Ouchy, the port where Lord Byron wrote "The Prisoner of Chillon" and the Treaty of Lausanne was ratified. For great views, hike up to the Signal de Sauvabelin. « less
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Lausanne Guesthouse

4 of 5 stars
Australia
Jul 20, 2008

This good value accomodation is basic but good. Dont bother paying extra for a private bathroom as you will still have to duck across the hallway to use it. Nice and close to the train station but...more

Hotel Alpha-Palmiers

Jul 16, 2008

Once you have made it up the steep hill leading to the hotel, the first thing you are greeted with is a huge rotating door, the dark metallic exterior of which does nothing to indicate that you are at...more

Continental Swiss Q Hotel Lausanne

Jul 15, 2008

If you are planning to stay in this hotel at any point in the near future be warned!! Until they have reburbished the place I would steer well clear of it! On a recent rail holiday we were...more

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