No ouchy in Ouchy, Lausanne
Posted by Denise on July 31st, 2008
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Photo Credit: edwin.11
Lausanne is the capital if the Swiss canton of Vaud which sits at the northern most point of Lake Geneva. And because of the large student population in the area, if is, of course, a popular spot for nightlife and the arts. Its setting, a spectacular hilltop one, faces the Alps.
The neighborhoods of Lausanne are quite interesting. Probably the best place to visit would be Cité, the Ville Marché, and the port of Ouchy. La Cité, the area’s Old Quarter, has an impressive medieval cathedral and a castle. Ville Marché is a medieval city with outdoor markets. An interesting place, however, is the old fishing village of Ouchy. You definitely won’t get hurt there. Instead, there are unbelievable views of the lake and the Alps. It’s somewhat of a tourist summer Mecca in the area because of this, and it conveniently offers hotels and restaurants. It’s actually a port and a popular lakeside resort. While there, you can visit the castle of Ouchy which is an old medieval castle that had been converted into a hotel.
Other places to visit in Lausanne are the Palais de Rumine, which is a lovely building that houses five museums; the Mudac, which is the Museum of Design and Contemporary Applied Arts; and the Musée de l’Elysée, which is a photography museum located in a wonderful park, on its own a piece of art.
So don’t be scared. There are actually no ouchy in Ouchy.