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City break in lovely Lausanne

26th April 2006

Visitors to relaxed Lausanne will find plenty of activities to keep them occupied or beautiful beaches for those hoping for a relaxing weekend break.

The Swiss city is neatly divided into two areas – the beach and the city. A trip to the beach district of Ouchy however offers much more than sand and swimming.

In addition to open-air movie theatres, long stretches of boardwalk and beautiful sunsets, many head to the excellent Olympic museum.

Housed in a fantastic Greek-inspired building, the exhibition presents a fascinating history of the Olympic Games, with video screens and stereo sound helping visitors get a taste for the historic event.

A fabulous day can be had taking advantage of Lake Geneva, with fishing, water-skiing, windsurfing and sailing all available.

One of the highlights of the city is the Gothic cathedral, the largest and most beautiful in Switzerland. A climb to the top of the tower is recommended, as it provides wonderful views of the city.

Next to the cathedral is the Musée historique de Lausanne, containing a wide variety of images and objects from the city's past. The St-Francois church is also well worth a visit and is a wonderful mixture of modern and old architecture.

All of Lausanne's attractions are within walking distance and the attractive city makes an excellent choice for a city break.

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