This library hosts different scientific events.
Facing the clear blue waters of the picturesque Lake Geneva, Allaman Castle is a historic and prestigious part of the village of Allaman. Considered to be one of the largest properties of Switzerland in private hands, the Castle was built in the 13th Century by the Count of Vaud. Today the castle has been completely restored by the current owner and now features a host of modern amenities and technology. It boasts a spa & wellness center, along with a swimming area and wine-cellars. The castle is surrounded by private forests, parks, gardens and Grand Cru vine yards.
Throughout its history, Nyon Castle has been used for many purposes. Originally an administrative building in the House of Savoy, it has since been a courthouse, prison, and now a beautiful museum that offers visitors a little bit of everything from history to portraiture to a permanent exhibition of fine Swiss porcelain that was created in the municipality of Nyon between 1781 and 1813. Completely restored as of 2006, visitors can view the entire building floor-by-floor, beginning in the basement then working their way up, passing old prison cells, as well as wonderful art and architecture along the way.
Standing right in the heart of the historic city of Lausanne, the palace is most famously known as the place where the Treaty of Lausanne was signed in 1912. This opulent palace, replete with illusory staircases, spacious chambers and atriums, was christened after its sponsor, the Russian aristocrat Gabriel de Rumine. Rumine donated a princely sum to the city for the purpose of constructing a public edifice. The responsibility of building the palace fell to one of Lyon's most highly-acclaimed architects at the time, Gaspard André. After its construction, the palace went on to serve as the site of the Lausanne University Library, the Cantonal Money Museum, and eclectic repositories that cater to the fields of zoology, archaeology and fine arts, among others.
Located on the shore of Lake Geneva, the Castle of Ripaille is a historical place to visit which also happens to be a wine making center. Built in !5th century by Duke Amadeus VIII, this castle was at point a powerhouse of wealth and authority. Now, this castle is a tourist spot where you can visit to witness the grandeur of this Middle Ages' wealthy mansion.
A neighborhood located in the historic center of Yverdon-les-Bain, Place Pestalozzi is the embodiment of everything Swiss with its cobblestone pathways, quaint cafes, local eateries and medieval buildings. Every moment spent here is a vision straight out of a picture postcard, which is exactly why this place is popular with tourists throughout the year.