As many of you know, we asked last week on social media where you have found the best croissant in Lausanne. Over 80 people responded with suggestions all over Lausanne! It was impossible for us to visit every single suggestion, so we chose the top four artisanal bakeries (in terms of repeated suggestions): Romain C., […]
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On any given day, a guest could open up the wine list at the prestigious 2 Michelin-Starred restaurant Anne-Sophie Pic at the Beau-Rivage Palace hotel, and just randomly point to one of the three thousand wines on offer. And on any given day, Thibaut Panas will describe with great detail and passion what this wine has
Isn’t this contrasted look that Kati put together perfect for a coffee at Folie Voltaire and a stroll in the park? A denim jacket is great in Lausanne when the weather can go from scorching and sunny to chilly and stormy in a matter of minutes. These bell sleeves are all the rage this season,
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We have occupied this little space of the internet for just over five years, and could not believe that this was the first time we decided to do an overnight creative retreat. As a team of three, we’ve realized just how complicated communication can be; our lives are already filled with our daily jobs, kids,
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**La Mise En Bière has moved (but not too far!)–check out the updated address below** It doesn’t look like much from the street. In fact, you can pass the shop without really knowing it’s there (and it took me quite some time to find it, even with my I-phone navigating me). Above the doorway hangs
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Picture this: heading out shopping with your girlfriends, and you stumble upon a charming space–chalk-drawn floral motifs cover the walls, and racks of clothing are arranged by color and pattern and style–all little treasures and all for a very affordable price. The space is welcoming & the gorgeous vintage chairs and sofas invite you to try
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Do you ever feel like you need a holiday from your holidays? We know, we know [insert eye roll here]. But after 27-hours of transatlantic travel with two very tired children (AND a stomach bug during the entire journey to top it all off), we were MORE than ready for a little bit of mid-week
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Vernon Dubner, Man.of.style. We’ve been friends with this dapper fellow for years now. He’s the creative flair behind Dubner Moderne Art Gallery and a fixture in the entrepreneurial community here in Lausanne. As a graduate of EHL and a local business owner, he’s deeply rooted in the city. But Vernon brings a touch of
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**The competition is now closed – Congrats to winners Tonia, Emily Plank, Ysaline, Caroline Hansen, and Sandra** It’s that time of year again when the Château de Vullierens opens up their gardens for the public to take in the wonder of 50,000 flowers on 4 hectares of gorgeous property. We say this every year, but
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No contracts, no fuss, just incredible 45 minute workouts at this fitness boutique that focuses on killer soundtracks and a welcoming community.
Our top lipstick picks for spring this year: [clockwise from left Dior Addict Lip Glow, Sephora Lip Stain in Mulberry & Fuschia, Clinique Long Last Soft Matte in Mandarin, Giorgio Armani Rouge d’Armani Lipstick in 400, Sephora Coconut Lip Balm] A couple of weeks ago we finally got the chance to swing by the new Sephora
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When we first walked into Flying Tiger Copenhagen we were greeted with stacks of boxes everywhere; employees rushing around stocking their shelves with salt shakers and skateboards and mini easels with paint. We thought for a second it may have been a mistake: were they indeed open to the public? But it was no mistake–it was as
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Last year we shared the exciting news that Aesop had finally come to Lausanne by way of a corner in the Globus cosmetics department. Now you can follow your nose to their newest address on Rue Saint Laurent. The boutique may be tiny, but we’ll take it! We’ve long been fans of this Australian cosmetic
The photos in this post are by the exceedingly talented Hayley of Hayley Hay Photography. To learn more about her services and to see more delicious newborn photos, check out Tanya’s recent post. I never considered myself a maternal person. Deciding to have a baby was an intellectual decision. It’s time, I finally said. Even
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In some ways, we cannot believe a month has already gone by. But at the same time, our bleary and heavily lidded eyes tell a different story–friends, we have a newborn. Remy was born on the 11th of May right here in Lausanne and we are smitten. When Sarah and I found out we were
Today it is our GREAT pleasure to introduce you to talented fellow Lausanne blogger Sofia of SofiaClara.com. When we first started The Lausanne Guide over 4 years ago (!), there weren’t many other people in Lausanne cultivating the blogosphere, so you can image our delight when we first saw Sofia’s gorgeous culinary and déco creations.
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A couple of weeks ago we had the amazing opportunity to spend the weekend at the newly renovated Hotel Royal Savoy. This hotel has been under construction since we’ve moved to Switzerland (six years ago!), so you can imagine the buzz when they finally opened their doors at the end of last year. The verdict?
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Where do you get your haircut here? We used to get this question all.of.the.time. and honestly it was tough to answer because usually our response was, we don’t. And then we found Pedro, who solved all of our haircutting and coloring woes. Then one day on the bus, we noticed this little door and the simple
Are you guilty of these? Discover the do’s and don’ts that we never knew of until recently.
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After six years of living in Switzerland, Freitag has become for us one of the most powerful associations with our adopted home. Fondue, cows and chocolate bars, iconic though they may be, only scratch the surface; Freitag takes us deeper to tell a story of pragmatic beauty and industrious design, values that seem to lie
Entering this boutique, it’s hard not to get completely captivated by the tiny objects, the plush toys, the beautifully-made garments, and get lost in the creativity that once consumed you as a child. It’s also hard not to buy all.the.things. (even if you don’t have children). Like most small businesses, Nuage was a concept born