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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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Best Western Hotel de la Paix

Nov 14, 2008

I chose the Hotel de la Paix primarliy for its location. Indeed, you are really in the town centre with main bus lines and the train station nearby. However, as the city sits on a few hills, it was a...more

Continental Swiss Q Hotel Lausanne

3 of 5 stars
England
Nov 14, 2008

I stayed at this hotel for one night, to break a journey to Italy, and really have to say I thought it was OK! I think we were allocated one of the refurbished rooms, because our room was clean,...more

Nash Carlton Hotel

Nov 14, 2008

On arrival there was no one to offer to help with bags up the two flights of steps As many travellers are not as mobile as myself I was instantly disappointed with this hotel- it set the cramped...more

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