Everything you need to know before you go!
Martigny also is home to an amazing art museum — Fondation Pierre Gianadda. This is a small, fantastic museum. When I visited they happened to have a Monet exhibit. Just incredible to stumble upon a world-class…
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If there were any creature that deserved a museum it is the Saint Bernard. The Barryland Museum of Martigny is part history of the breed, part homage to its accomplishments (including digging people out of avalanches and staring…
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OK. Fact of the matter is that you can get fantastic fondu anywhere in Lausanne. Seriously, any mom-and-pop restaurant will serve you the best fondue you have ever eaten. (FYI, locals only eat fondue in…
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There are easily accessible roman ruins and a museum quite near downtown and just a stone’s throw from Lake Geneva. The Musée Romain de Lausanne-Vidy with archeological park explains the Roman history of Lousonna on Lake…
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While on every tourist’s “must see” list, old town Lausanne really is a must see. The area is pretty compact and walkable. Note, however, that this area is pretty hilly and has lots of cobblestone…
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Parc Mon Repos is a fantastic city park. With wide paved walking paths, ancient trees, well maintained grassy areas, playgrounds and a cafe (in season), it is precisely the place to take a stroll or picnic lunch. …
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