Timeline
11:00
Grab a classic Swiss lunch at Pinte-Besson, the oldest restaurant in Lausanne. The atmosphere is calm and the cooking is high quality, making it a perfect, unhurried start.
11:45
Walk five minutes to the Palais de Rumine. Explore the five museums inside, ranging from fine arts to natural history, in the Italian renaissance building itself.
13:00
Linger over coffee or a glass of wine at Café de Grancy. It is the ideal spot to relax outside of dinner hours, with a menu that includes excellent vegetarian options and a risotto that is worth the trip.
Local tip
The Palais de Rumine is open from 11:00 on weekdays. Pinte-Besson and Café de Grancy are both open from 08:00, so you have plenty of flexibility if you want to start earlier.
Check before you go
- Palais de Rumine: Tu,We 11:00-18:00; Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Su 11:00-17:00.
- Pinte-Besson: Mo-Fr 08:00-24:00.
- Café de Grancy: Mo-Fr 08:00-24:00; Sa-Su 09:00-24:00.
Worth knowing
- Pinte-Besson is open at 11:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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