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Dent de VaulionDent de Vaulion is less well known than other Jura peaks in the canton of Vaud. During the warmer season, the Dent de Vaulion is a popular destination for numerous hikers with its breath-taking view from the summit.
Vallorbe CavesVallorbe natural caves are the best-known attractions in the Yverdon-Les-Bains region. The Vallorbe Caves features magnificent rock formations and the largest underground river in Central Europe.
Mont d'OrMont d’Or is a peak of the Jura Massif. Located a few miles from the Franco-Swiss border, Mont d’Or naturally stands out as the perfect location for a beautiful family hike with its panoramic view of the Lake Geneva Basin, the Alps, and the nearby mountains, such as the Suchet and the Dent de Vaulion. A beautiful skii location and Several ski lifts are located on both west and east sides of the mountain.
JuraparcJuraparc is an animal park housing brown bears side by side with wolves, located in the heart of the Jura mountains. It is one of the popular destinations for families and animal lovers.The animal park is also a centre for education and protection of the species.
Lac de JouxIt is the largest lake in Switzerland with a surface area of 9.5 km². The lake attracts countless visitors all year round; in summer mainly for water sports, biking and hiking and in winter for ice-skating and cross-country skiing.
Mont TendreMont Tendre is the highest point of the Swiss Jura. The summit will offer you a magnificent 360° panoramic view from the Alps to the forest of Risoud. It is also the most isolated mountain in the canton.
Yverdon-les-Bains CastleYverdon-Les-Bains Castle was built by Peter, Count of Savoy in the 13th century as a defensive construction and a stately residence. The castle is today a multi-purpose cultural center, housing a regional museum, a theatre, various conference rooms, and the oldest public library of French-speaking Switzerland, founded already in 1763.
Maison d'AilleursThe Maison d’Ailleurs is the only Swiss museum dedicated solely to science fiction and is the only public institution of its kind in the world. The archives of the museum contain around 70,000 documents related to science fiction or utopia, including some very old or unique pieces.
Lac de Saint-PointThe Saint-Point lake is the third biggest natural lake in France. A pleasant footpath takes you the whole way round it. Nestling on the lakefront, the summer resort of Malbuisson offers numerous activities for holidaymakers. canoeing, windsurfing and boat trips are available at its water sports base.
Le ChasseronThe mountain Le Chasseron lies at 1,607m in the Jura mountains of the Canton of Vaud.
Château de JouxThe Chateau de Joux is one of the most impressive and interesting castles to visit in the Franche-Comté region. The chateau is also known as the Fort de Joux. It served as a prison for successive French governments between the 17th and the 19th centuries. In that capacity, the château is best known as the site of imprisonment for so many leaders.
Rolex Learning CenterThe Rolex Learning Centre is the campus hub and library for the École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, in Lausanne, Switzerland. Designed by the winners of 2010 Pritzker Prize, Japanese-duo SANAA, it opened on 22 February 2010.
Sauvabelin TowerThis tower was built of wood, principally Douglas fir obtained from local forests. It was built in 2003: you can view the Lausanne conurbation, Lake Geneva, and the three geographic regions of Switzerland.
Collection de l'Art BrutThe Collection de l’Art Brut exhibits a collection of “outsider art”, produced by self-taught social outcasts, such as psychiatric hospital patients and prisoners.
Col du MarchairuzThe Col du Marchairuz is a Jura pass in Canton Vaud. The pass is in the middle of the Parc jurassien vaudoid (regional park) with an altitude of 1447 m.
AQUATIS Aquarium-VivariumAquatis is the largest freshwater aquarium-vivarium in Europe. It is an interesting mix of an aquarium, ZOO, and an educational interactive modern museum.
Château Saint-MaireChâteau Saint-Maire was built from 1397 to 1425 by the Bishops of Lausanne to serve as their fortified residence. It is now serves as the seat of the cantonal government, the Council of State of Vaud. And also a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
Palais de RumineThis Florentine neo-Renaissance-style building was constructed in 1904 in Place de la Riponne, in the historic center of the city of Lausanne. It housed facilities such as the library of the University of Lausanne, and scientific and artistic collections belonging to the Canton of Vaud.
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Romainmôtier PrioryRomainmôtier Priory is a former Cluniac priory in the municipality of Romainmôtier-Envy in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is entered on the Swiss inventory of the cultural property of national and regional significance.