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LausanneLausanne () is a city in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva (French: Lac Lman), across from vian-les-Bains, France, and about 60 km northeast of Geneva. It is the capital of the canton of Vaud. Population (as of December 2003): 126,766. It lies in the middle of a wine-growing region. History The Romans built a military camp, which they called Lousanna at the site of a Celtic settlement. The city which grew from the camp was ruled by the Dukes of Savoy and the Bishop of Lausanne, and then by Berne from 1536 to 1798. In 1803, it became the capital of a newly formed Swiss canton, Vaud. Geography The most important geographical feature of the area surrounding Lausanne is the Lake Geneva, also called "Leman Lake". The north shore of the lake rises to a plateau. Lausanne is built against this side of the plateau, with about 500 meters of elevation difference from its southern edge bordering Ouchy and its northern edge bordering Le Mont sur Lausanne. Lausanne boasts dramatic views of the lake, and of the Alps. The area surrounding Lausanne is an extensive wine-growing region, stretching all along the north (Swiss) shore of the lake. Miscellaneous The International Olympic Committee has its headquarters in Lausanne, and the Olympic Museum is also located there. Education Culture Sporting activities are very popular in Lausanne, with water sports available on the nearby lake and mountaineering in the nearby mountains. Cycling is also a popular pastime, with the vineyards in the surrounding hills providing spectacular views and challenging routes. There is an annual marathon, road cycling race GP Lausanne, and triathlon competition among other things. The Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne and the Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne provide a diverse and rich musical life. The latter has been under the direction of Michel Corboz for many years. Each summer, the City festival, or Fte de la Cite is held in the beginning of July. There are also film festivals, and the Bach Festival. Le Festival et Concours Bach de Lausanne follows La Nuit de Muses ("Night of the Museums") in the fall season. Lausanne has a lively alternative culture, with much of it centered around the relatively numerous "occupied spaces" and universities. Most notable among these are l'Espace Autogr and le Chien Rouge, both on avenue Csar-Roux as well as Trashland and Cuyo's Headquarters. The latter is the only place serving exclusively vegan dinners daily in Switzerland. Lausanne is also the site of many museums: - Cabinet des Mdailles cantonal
- Collection de l'Art brut (Art Brut Collection)
- Espace Arlaud
- Espace des Inventions (Science Center for Kids)
- Fondation de l'Hermitage (Hermitage Foundation)
- Fondation Claude Verdan - Muse de la main (Museum of the Hand)
- Fondation du vivarium de Lausanne
- Forum d'architectures de Lausanne
- Forum de l'Htel de Ville (Forum of the Town Hall)
- Muse cantonal d'Archologie et d'Hitoire (Cantonal Museum of Archeology and History)
- Muse cantonal des Beaux-Arts (Cantonal Fine Arts Museum)
- Muse de design et d'arts appliqus contemporains, mu.dac
- Muse de l'Elyse (Elyse Museum)
- Muse cantonal de Gologie (Cantonal Geological Museum)
- Muse Historique de Lausanne (Lausanne Historical Museum)
- Muse et jardins botaniques cantonaux (Cantonal Museum and Botanical Gardens)
- Muse Olympique Lausanne (Olympic Museum)
- Muse de Pully (Pully Museum)
- Muse romain de Lausanne-Vidy (Lausanne-Vidy Roman Museum)
- Muse de la Villa romaine de Pully (Pully Roman Villa Museum)
- Muse cantonal de Zoologie (Cantonal Zoology Museum)
- Roseraie de la Valle de la Jeunesse (Rosegarden)
- Etablissement horticole de la Bourdonnette - serres de la Ville (Horticultural Establishment of La Bourdonette - Municipal Glasshouses)
Lausanne is the birthplace of: Photos of Lausanne Photos of Lausanne, taken in June 2001:
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See also: Lausanne Township, Pennsylvania
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