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Fondation de l'Hermitage

Built in 1841 as a residence for the banker Charles-Juste Bugnion, the Hermatage occupies its own wooded space on the hill above old-town, with marvellous views of the Cathedral and the Alps. The family donated the house and land to the City of Lausanne in 1976, which now uses the building to host first class travelling international art exhibitions.

Address: Rte du Signal 2
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-21:00, Bank holidays 10:00-18:00
Price: Adults Fr. 15, Seniors Fr. 12, Students and unemployed Fr. 7, Under 18 free.
Website: fondation-hermitage.ch (opens in a new tab)

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