Sights in Haute-Savoie

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Castles in Montreux

Château de Chillon

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Wonderful to be on the shores of Lake Leman. The castle dates back to 1536 and is perfectly preserved. On the weekends, an associa

Cathedrals in Lausanne

Cathedral of Lausanne

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From the Place de la Palaud, the covered staircase takes you up to the Cathedral. It's a XIII century building completely restored

Statues in Montreux

Freddie Mercury Statue

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I first went in 1992 and since then it has convertided into a place of personal "pilgrimage" almost every year. Not only the statu

Squares in Lausanne

Place de la Palud

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This area is full of old houses and presided over by the Renaissance facade of the Town Hall. In the plaza, you will find the beau

Castles in Morges

Castle

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This castle on the shores of Lake Leman was built in 1286 by order of Louis of Savoy. The outside is not as spectacular as some ot

Palaces in Évian-les-Bains

Palais des Lumieres

The Palais Lumière is an ancient thermal complex opposite Lake Geneva to Evian. See the splendor of this resort town in the early

Citadels in Albertville

Conflans Medieval City

Delving even for a few hours in Conflans (Albertville district) in the French Savoie department, is going back in time to the 14th

Squares in Lausanne

Place de la Riponne

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The Place de la Riponne is located in the hills of Lausanne. It is a crossroads near different cultural centres, museums, the cat

Statues in Lausanne

Louis Ruchonnet Statue

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This statue shows a serious-looking individual with a mustache. He is Antoine Louis John Ruchonnet, and his place in the political

Historical Monuments in Lausanne

Fontaine de la Justice

In Swiss cities fountains are more than just a tradition. There a eleven in Bern alone that are in the historical district, in Lau

Historical Monuments in Lausanne

Pont Bessières

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The Pont Charles Bessires is a majestic bridge overlooking Lausanne. It is named after the man who donated the most money for its

Castles in Vevey

Chateau de Vevey

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On the shores of Lake Geneva, Vevey is a town of Switzerland, built on the shores of Lake Leman. It is in the north of the Alps wi

Statues in Lausanne

Juste Olivier Monument

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Here, we can find a statue of an old man accompanied by dancing cherubs. Juste Olivier was a writer and poet, who was misunderstoo

Statues in Lausanne

Abraham Davel Statue

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At first glance, this statue might evoke a rather strange feeling - a bit ethereal, a bit unusual. The character, with a sword bel

Statues in Lausanne

"Passage"

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A strange sculpture, halfway between a metal statue and a fountain. The work, signed by E Krahenbuhl, a Swiss sculptor - seems rep

Squares in Lausanne

Place du Château

The Place du Chateau is one of the highest points in the historical centre of Lausanne. This is where you'll find the castle of Sa

Churches in Lausanne

Basilique Notre Dame du Valentin

Far more restrained than the cathedral, which dominates Lausanne, this is a dark place, in which the smell of candles lingers. In

Squares in Lausanne

Terrasse Jean Monnet

This flat terrace in the steep city centre offers you a chance to relax, walk, enjoy the landscape and the vegetation. Wisteria vi

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