09 Nov 21
The Woman at the Top of the Tower
When Lausanne announced they’d hired the first female night watchman – or “guette” – Cassandre Berdoz stepped confidently into the crossroads of tradition and modernity.
Culture
05 Nov 21
Blank Canvas: Plateforme 10 Invites the Public to the New MUDAC and Elysée Museums
This weekend only! The public is invited to visit the empty building before it closes again until summer…
07 Oct 21
How to Prepare a Brisolée-Themed Picnic
It’s time for one of our favorite autumn traditions, originally from the Valais but now adopted in Vaud.
05 Oct 21
Everyday Icons: Always on time, The Swiss Railway Clock
The Swiss railway clock is part of our everyday commuting and travelling routine, existing in the backdrop as a careful keeper of time and orderly departures. Learn more about its design and functionality.
03 Sep 21
5 Villages to Celebrate Les Désalpes
A charming alpine tradition since 3000 BC, here are 5 places you can watch the “cows come home” somewhat close to Lausanne.
19 May 21
If Those Waves Could Talk: Treasure Hunting in the Léman
A morning learning to listen to the stories of those who loved these shores before us.
11 May 21
The Show Goes On! L’Orchestre Chambre de Lausanne Releases Its 2021-2022 Program
This season the OCL welcomes new artistic director – Renaud Capuçon – to the helm.
08 Apr 21
Everyday Icons: Feller Standard, The Ultimate Form for a Light Switch
Do you ever really stop and think about light switches? After reading this, you may. Discover the one basic switch that became a design icon.
09 Mar 21
Everyday Icons: The REX, King of Potato Peelers
With her discerning eye, Clara Jannet takes us on a journey where we spot Swiss design icons hiding in plain sight.
05 Dec 20
The Art Around Us: Art En Ville de Lausanne
When was the last time that you actually stopped, raised your eyes and took a moment to look around? Come take a little journey and let yourself discover some of Lausanne’s hidden charms.
19 Feb 20
Under the Skin. A fleur de peau.
The first ever temporary exhibit at the Musée Cantonal des Beaux Arts Lausanne invites us under the surface of Vienna in 1900.
28 Mar 19
Meet the Makers: Julia Christ
A bit of London and Paris had finally come to Lausanne, and we soon learned, all at the hands of one particularly gifted woman.
21 Feb 19
Meet the Makers: Chantal Prod’hom
With breathless clarity and conviction, Chantal Prod’hom invited us onto her “playground” – the term she uses to describe her creative realm.
26 Sep 18
The Fête des Vignerons 2019
Once in a generation, and it happened in ours. What is Fête des Vignerons after all?
28 Nov 17
Meet The Makers: Fabio Marco
Sitting down with Fabio and listening to his stories is like playing a highlight reel of any wanderlust’s adventures in your head x 100.
26 Oct 17
Ai Weiwei in Lausanne
The widely influential and controversial artist comes to Lausanne in this thoughtful exhibit.
20 Sep 17
Meet The Makers: Hugo Bonamin
Hugo realized at a young age that art was a language in itself–a language that he couldn’t picture life without.
18 Aug 17
Meet the Makers: Richard Williams
Meet the man and now novelist responsible for bringing the gourmet burger & all day breakfast to Switzerland.
02 Jun 16
An Afternoon with a Ballerina
We spent an afternoon with Drew Jacoby, a ballerina visiting Lausanne to feature in Béjart’s ‘Bolero.’
