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Canton of Vaud featuring heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a small group of people
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Chateau de Chillon which includes a castle, a lake or waterhole and mountains
Chateau de Chillon featuring mountains, a lake or waterhole and a sunset


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Lausanne showing a square or plaza and a pond as well as a large group of people

Lausanne Center

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Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Lausanne Cathedral and Place of Riponne while in the area.

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Montreux City Centre

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Montreux City Centre is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Montreux Ferry Terminal and Place du Marche.

Montreux City Centre
Olympic Museum which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Ouchy

Visitors often come to Ouchy for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Ouchy-Olympique Station.

Ouchy
Aula des Cèdres, Jean Tschumi, 1961-1962. The rectangular building has a huge concrete roof that raises at both ends like a veil in order to allow these high windows offering a beautiful view on the trees and the lake. Perfect both for architecture enthusiasts and sunset lovers !

Montriond-Cour

While visiting Montriond-Cour, you might make a stop by sights like Theatre de Vidy and Jardin Botanique Lausanne.

Montriond-Cour
Vidy beach, on Lake Geneva, is located just minutes from downtown Lausanne. All services are nearby, from BBQ spots to beach volleyball, basketball etc. There’s also an adjacent campground and a youth hostel is about a 5min walk.
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Montoie-Bourdonnette

Montoie-Bourdonnette is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like International Olympic Committee and Bois de Vaux Cemetery.

Montoie-Bourdonnette
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The museum opened in October 2019 and you can visit the inaugural exhibition for free.

Sébeillon-Malley

While Sébeillon-Malley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Place de la Palud and Palais de Beaulieu.

Sébeillon-Malley

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