This men’s clothing and accessories boutique store carries brands from all over the world, though it shows a slight favoritism for those from France, Sweden, and Japan. The store is small, but packed with elegant clothing that adheres to its governing philosophy of “sober originality,” which refers to the style of a city gentleman. If you ask the owner, Mr. Alain himself, he will carefully describe each item in his store, and why he has chosen to sell it. An inspired collection of rucksacks and backpacks from local designers make a visit to Mr. Alain worthwhile.
Walking into Chocolatier Blondel is a bit like walking into chocolate heaven. The modest store on the bustling Rue de Bourg is flanked by bigger, noisier stores, yet it may be one of the hidden gems in the neighborhood. The shelves of the store are lined with trays upon trays of chocolate treats of various shapes and sizes. These include dark, milk, and white chocolate mixed with nuts, teas, herbs, and dried fruits. The chocolate may be purchased in gift boxes, slabs, or by the pound.
Charles-Emile Moinat is an antique dealer and interior design store that has been a family business for several generations. The store, which is inside a pretty building near the waterfront of Lac Lèman, has an impressive collection of antiques including beds, clocks, outdoor furniture, lighting, paintings, mirrors, and many one-of–a-kind items. There a sort of regal elegance to the shop and the aesthetics of the furniture. Visitors are more likely to find a sophisticated 19th Century former family heirloom than a mid-century gem. The store draws antique hunters and designers form Lausanne and abroad, and also offers interior design, carpet and curtain installation, and picture hanging services.
This gallery calls itself a “cultural concept store” that mixes modern design with contemporary art, and carries an impressive collection of 20th Century furniture, lighting, and vintage design. The gallery is a taste-maker in international design, and often a stopover for collectors. Midcentury designs from Europe and the United States seem to dominate the collections, and the gallery is the perfect place to find an Eames or Barcelona chair, Danish tables, or industrial desk lamps. There are also exclusive pieces from top designers, and licensed recreations of 20th Century design icons.
This small shop is the meeting place for all the tea and coffee lovers in Lausanne. One finds here 250 kinds of teas from all over the world, together with accessories like Winnie the Pooh teapots. It's possible to find the perfect blend of coffee to suit everyone, ground correctly for every type of machine. On top of all that, it's the only place in Lausanne which sells Argentine maté and various brands of it.
Begun in 1909, this establishment houses one of the most exclusive selections of jewelery in all of Lausanne. You will find on display items by Damiani, Peter Wong, Breitling and Tiffany. This shop is also an official distributor of Patek Philippe watches if you are looking for something very special. You will be treated with all the personal assistance and attention you would expect as a customer about to spend vast amounts of money on a priceless jewel. Let out those purse strings and enjoy shopping.
Charles-Emile Moinat is an antique dealer and interior design store that has been a family business for several generations. The store, which is inside a pretty building near the waterfront of Lac Lèman, has an impressive collection of antiques including beds, clocks, outdoor furniture, lighting, paintings, mirrors, and many one-of–a-kind items. There a sort of regal elegance to the shop and the aesthetics of the furniture. Visitors are more likely to find a sophisticated 19th Century former family heirloom than a mid-century gem. The store draws antique hunters and designers form Lausanne and abroad, and also offers interior design, carpet and curtain installation, and picture hanging services.
This gallery calls itself a “cultural concept store” that mixes modern design with contemporary art, and carries an impressive collection of 20th Century furniture, lighting, and vintage design. The gallery is a taste-maker in international design, and often a stopover for collectors. Midcentury designs from Europe and the United States seem to dominate the collections, and the gallery is the perfect place to find an Eames or Barcelona chair, Danish tables, or industrial desk lamps. There are also exclusive pieces from top designers, and licensed recreations of 20th Century design icons.
This small shop is the meeting place for all the tea and coffee lovers in Lausanne. One finds here 250 kinds of teas from all over the world, together with accessories like Winnie the Pooh teapots. It's possible to find the perfect blend of coffee to suit everyone, ground correctly for every type of machine. On top of all that, it's the only place in Lausanne which sells Argentine maté and various brands of it.
This men’s clothing and accessories boutique store carries brands from all over the world, though it shows a slight favoritism for those from France, Sweden, and Japan. The store is small, but packed with elegant clothing that adheres to its governing philosophy of “sober originality,” which refers to the style of a city gentleman. If you ask the owner, Mr. Alain himself, he will carefully describe each item in his store, and why he has chosen to sell it. An inspired collection of rucksacks and backpacks from local designers make a visit to Mr. Alain worthwhile.
Begun in 1909, this establishment houses one of the most exclusive selections of jewelery in all of Lausanne. You will find on display items by Damiani, Peter Wong, Breitling and Tiffany. This shop is also an official distributor of Patek Philippe watches if you are looking for something very special. You will be treated with all the personal assistance and attention you would expect as a customer about to spend vast amounts of money on a priceless jewel. Let out those purse strings and enjoy shopping.
To glide around Lausanne in style, one must be wearing the right jewelery or watch, so where better to start than the oldest and most centrally located jewelers in town? With its thick carpets and subdued lighting, this is everything you would expect from a shop of its standing. Starting with the everyday Swatch and moving ever upwards with names such as Omega, Tissot, Les Must de Cartier and Gucci, this is paradise for any shopper with a yearning for personal service in your own private booth! There are a few around Lausanne.