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Lausanne

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458,835,47

Montreux

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167,479,28

Villars-sur-Ollon

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11,22,15

Vevey

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32,85,10

Nyon

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16,35,9

Leysin

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6,20,17

Morges

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7,29,8

Yverdon

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12,26,3

Vallorbe

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10,13,2

Epalinges

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3,1,1

Le Mont-sur-Lausanne

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0,1,0

Rolle

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1,1,1

Villeneuve

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0,3,0

Ecublens

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1,0,0

Pully

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1,0,0

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Lausanne  

Movenpick Hotel Lausanne

 6 Reviews and 171 Opinions  This hotel is situated on the lake. I had a window looking out to the lake but the traffic at all... 

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Montreux  

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace

 4 Reviews and 177 Opinions  This hotel is in our top two best hotels we have ever stayed in, the first being The Datai in... 

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Vevey  

Grand Hotel du Lac Vevey

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Lausanne to Evian

Lausanne to Evian, Canton de Vaud

 Kiriel Says:  If you want to get to Evian from Lausanne, the quickest and easiest way to go is by public transport: boat. The trip takes around 35-40 minutes and is a very... 

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Visit le Chateau de Chillion

Visit le Chateau de Chillion, Canton de Vaud

 setikeyvan Says:  Le Chateau de Chillion is approximately a five-minute train ride from the Montreux train station. My expectations for this particular visit were very average.... 

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Sissach Flaggen 1998

Sissach Flaggen 1998, Canton de Vaud

 lonestar_philomath Says:  "Flaggen" are hoisted vertically from a crossbar in the manner of "gonfanon", a ratio of about 2:9, with a swallowtail that indents about 2 units. The chief, or... 

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History of the Vaud Flag

History of the Vaud Flag, Canton de Vaud

 lonestar_philomath Says:  Vaud was urbanised in ancient Roman times, and contained the Roman capital of Helvetia (Aventicum, or Avenches). Later it was part of Burgundy, and in the 13th... 

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Audrey Hepburn, last resting place Tolochenaz, Sw

Audrey Hepburn, last resting place Tolochenaz, Sw, Canton de Vaud

 bianchis Says:  A true heroine and a person to be admired Audrey Hepburn will live on in our memories as a person who brought some light into our dark world. We went to pay our... 

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Between Lausanne and Geneva: Bed and Breakfast BnB Morges

Between Lausanne and Geneva: Bed and Breakfast BnB Morges, Canton de Vaud

 bianchis Says:  My visitors from England and USA were enthralled by this bnb. It offered one of the most sumptuous breakfast set in the most scenic surroundings with view of... 

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Wine tasting in Epesses at Famille Gaston Dubois

Wine tasting in Epesses at Famille Gaston Dubois, Canton de Vaud

 bianchis Says:  We didnt plan to do any wine tasting but as we were in the middle of the vineyards, decided to walk through the narrow streets of this village and couldnt help... 

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Cure d'Attalens

Cure d'Attalens, Canton de Vaud

 bianchis Says:  Cure d'AttalensA white wine with an exquisite bouquet.15 Hektar Vineyards above the lake Geneva. Avenue Reller 26The canton of Vaud produces mostly white wines... 

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Market day in Morges

Market day in Morges, Canton de Vaud

 bianchis Says:  If you happen to be in Morges on a Saturday morning dont miss the market. Intermingle with the locals as they purchase fresh vegetables and all the delicacies... 

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A boat ride on a perfect day lake Leman

A boat ride on a perfect day lake Leman, Canton de Vaud

 bianchis Says:  You cant possibly visit the lake area of Lake Leman without boarding one of the paddle steamers and enjoying the view.MPV ItalieDate entered service --... 

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Valley Of Joux

Valley Of Joux, Canton de Vaud

 bianchis Says:  Really worth visiting To the west the Jura mountain range reaches its highest point at Mount Tendre /1679m). It encloses the Laengstal Valley of Joux with its... 

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Specialty Trains - Le Pleiades Train

Specialty Trains - Le Pleiades Train, Canton de Vaud

 Callavetta Says:  From Vevey there are specialty trains that take you to various detinations. This one goes to Le Pleiades, high atop the mountains overlooking the lake. It's... 

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 This train leaves the station in Vevey and travels through the vineyards that line the hillsides in the Vaud. Its stops allow passengers to sample some of the... 

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Q:  Last year there was a big antiques market at Morges selling antique skis, chamoix heads and other antiques. Will there be a market... 

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A: I've seen the big Autumn market on September 25th, 2010. Keep your eye on the calender: http://www.morges-tourisme.ch/en/events/calendar_events or the website in... 

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Wine tasting

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 What comes into my mind when I visit this canton - Vineyards-wine tasting -Route des Vignerons Cure D'ATTALENS- a lovely white wine. 

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En Francaise, s'il vous plait

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 The Montreux end of Lac Leman...... how can I possibly describe the scene? My favorite image is from the back of the big steam ship: to the left are the bright green vineyards flowing down the... 

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