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Lausanne was once an intellectual capital, attracting such great thinkers as Rousseau and Voltaire. Today it is a haven for lovers of water skiing, swimming and sailing. The International Olympic Committee even has its headquarters 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 such great thinkers as Rousseau and Voltaire. Today it is a haven for lovers of water skiing, swimming and sailing. The International Olympic Committee even has its headquarters 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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Nov
46°F 7°C
34°F 1°C
Dec
39°F 3°C
30°F -1°C
Jan
38°F 3°C
27°F -2°C
Feb
43°F 6°C
29°F -1°C
Mar
51°F 10°C
34°F 1°C
Apr
57°F 13°C
39°F 3°C
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Thursday
26 Nov
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Friday
27 Nov
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42°F 5°C
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Saturday
28 Nov
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44°F 6°C
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32°F 0°C

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Angleterre & Residence Hotel

5 of 5 stars
London, UK
23 Nov 2009

Stayed at the Angleterre & Residence for a week whilst on a course at IMD and loved it. The hotel has a lot of character (5 different old buildings), yet is very modern at the same time. Being owned...more

Beau-Rivage Palace

5 of 5 stars
Baltimore, Maryland
23 Nov 2009

I would have gladly stayed the whole 2 weeks at this Hotel but alass we had an itinerary to follow. I will tell you there was a bedside button for almost everything. Push a botton & the shades went...more

Lausanne Guesthouse

4 of 5 stars
Manchester, United Kingdom
22 Nov 2009

awesome city, nice accomodation, very clean. close to shops, bars and train station. more

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