The
Mysteries
of
Lausanne
It's time to find out all those fascinating secret and not so secret historical features in Vaud's Capital. How do you hide not only one but two rivers ? Why does the Cathedral have no catacombs ? Where are the remains of the medieval fortifications ? Why have they all vanished ?
Let's create good memories together!
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The monuments and places of interest visited are:
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La Cathédrale
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La Louve
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Place de la Riponne
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Palais Rumine
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La Place de la Palud
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La Tour de l'Ale
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Le Pont Chauderon
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Le Casino de Montbenon
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Le Grand Pont
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La Gare
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La Ficelle (not on map)
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Le Port d'Ouchy (not on map)
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Les Ruines Romaines (not on map)
Regular stops are planned. They all take place in one of the Historic Cafés of Lausanne
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Some parts of the tour will be by bus
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Duration: 3 hours (breaks included)
Distance: 3.5km
Surface: Concrete pavement
Difficulty: a bit of elevation gain, stairs
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Price:
CHF 300.00 (drinks not included) for a private tour
For public tour, tips as payment (cash only) :
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Meeting point: MHL, Lausanne History Museum (inside), next to the Cathedral
This offer can be adapted to the particular tastes or interests of the group, the weather or the mobility available
Not included: entrance to museums, day pass for public transport, drinks during breaks.