Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, sunny Lausanne has two rivers running through it. Explore the city with a local guide to learn more about its ancient architecture, offset by sleek modern buildings today. Relax on Vidy, Lausanne’s best beach, or visit Ouchy, the city’s marina, which has plenty of restaurants and a fascinating museum on the Olympics.
Organise a scrumptious family picnic on a steamboat on Lake Geneva with a breathtaking view of the Alps, or use one to explore the spa town of Évian-les-Bains, and Montreux across the lake. Fifty minutes away from Lausanne is the city of Broc, where the chocolate museum of Maison Cailler lets you sample an array of delicious Swiss chocolates. lausanne-tourisme.ch
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