Car Hire in Lausanne Downtown - Mini guide to Lausanne Downtown

Lausanne is known as the home of the International Olympic Committee and located in a beautiful, relaxed setting, thanks to the Geneva lakeside and the nearby hills. Considered as the second largest city on Lake Geneva, Lausanne downtown is a commercial area and has a resort perfect for holidays. Sports and culture are the highlights in this Olympic town.

The small alleyways of Lausanne are lined with cafes and boutiques and are the main features of this area. In the old town, a cathedral dominates the landscape. The cathedral is also considered as the most impressive proof of Gothic architecture in whole of Switzerland. Shopping streets are found around the cathedral as well as the waterfront area of Ouchy. The most impressive feature of this town is its largely car-free streets which make it an area where walking and biking are widely promoted.

For lovers of culture, Lausanne downtown offers the Beaulieu Castle which has a collection of marginal art, the Foundation de l’Hermitage, the pipe museum, the photo museum, and many others. Theater and musical performances in the area are a favorite and are considered as one of the best in the world. Lausanne is also known for the world-famous Bejart Ballet. The Olympic museum contains the largest information center about the Olympic Games and features information on several sporting events such as the Lausanne Marathon and Athletissima. Car hire services are also widely available in this area.

Those who wish to commune with nature can take a cruise on paddlewheel streamers at Lake Geneva. Another favorite among tourists is the Train des Vignes which journeys from Vevey to Chexbres.

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