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Lausanne (/ l oʊ ˈ z æ n / loh-ZAN, US also / l oʊ ˈ z ɑː n / loh-ZAHN, French: ⓘ; Arpitan: Losena ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of the Swiss French-speaking canton of Vaud.
Apr 10, 2024 · Lausanne, capital of Vaud canton, western Switzerland, on the northern shore of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman); built on the southern slopes of the Jorat heights, its elevation ranges from 1,240 feet (378 metres) at Ouchy, its lake port, to 2,122 feet (647 metres) at Le Signal, its highest point.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Lausanne is the capital and largest city of the Swiss French-speaking canton of Vaud. It is a hilly city situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, about halfway between the Jura Mountains and the Alps, and facing the French town of Évian-les-Bains across the lake. Lausanne is located 62 kilometres northeast of Geneva, the nearest major city.
Lausanne. Lausanne, the second-largest city on Lake Geneva, combines a dynamic commercial town with the locality of a holiday resort. The capital of the canton of Vaud is also a lively university and convention town. Sports and culture are given a high profile in the Olympic capital.
Old town. For eight millennia, the site of Lausannes original settlement has been wedged between lakeshore and the “Cité”. The medieval city developed around the Cité promontory sculpted by the Flon and Louve rivers. As an important crossroads Lausanne witnessed the emergence of five neighbourhoods: Cité, Palud, Pont, Bourg and St-Laurent.
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Apr 13, 2023 · Whether by bus or by bike, on foot or on skates, discover Lausanne, Olympic Capital: museum visits, a stroll in the parks and gardens or along the floral quays, excursions on the lake or in the vineyards, sporting and cultural activities, a relaxing spa break, shopping and nights out.
