Built in Évian's belle époque heyday, this neoclassical lemon-and-cream spa now houses conventions and exhibitions. It hosts impressive temporary shows of modern and contemporary art; it's worth seeing what's on while you're in town.
Palais Lumière
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16.08 MILES
If ever a castle could fit the fairy-tale bill, the dashingly handsome Château de Chillon would be it, with its moat, double ramparts and riot of turrets…
8.63 MILES
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13.42 MILES
This engaging museum celebrates the life and work of iconic London-born film star Charlie Chaplin. Split between the neoclassical Manoir de Ban – the…
24.78 MILES
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12.8 MILES
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28.15 MILES
Founded in 1954, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), 8km west of Geneva, is a laboratory for research into particle physics. It…
29.77 MILES
On clear days the views from this world-first peak-to-peak footbridge are heaven-sent; think legendary Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, plus Eiger, Mönch…
10.13 MILES
Not just another aquarium, AQUATIS has caused quite a stir since opening in late 2017, giving Lausanne a striking new landmark with a spherical facade…
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Once the summer residence of the Lumière family, of cinematic fame, this ornate French-classical villa became the town hall in 1927. During opening hours…
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Built in 1911 in neo-Byzantine style, the domed Casino has 10 tables, 250 machines, two hotels and five restaurants at which to relieve your wallet of its…
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Locals take pleasure in hauling huge canisters to these outdoor taps and filling them with Évian water, straight from the source. The taps are framed by…
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Built in 1434 and once home to the Dukes of Savoy, this turreted and ivy-clad castle was restored to its former glory in the late-19th century. It has a…
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Set in a lovely spot on manicured grounds, in Parc Olympique with views over Lake Geneva and the Alps, this excellent photography museum hosts a permanent…
8.14 MILES
Check out the remains of Roman Lousonna, and the adjacent museum, housed on the site of a Roman villa, with its modest collection of artefacts. Walk or…
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This quirky building (which topographically looks like a slice of Emmental cheese) houses the main campus of the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne …
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