Parc de Mon Repos — Attraction in Lausanne

There is a sense that the park is divide into sections. To the north of the park there is a sports field, skateboard ramp and a beautiful secluded viewing area. The center of the park is the 'kids' area. There is a very large sand pit with a water pump. The kids love it. Adjacent there is a small climbing fame and some swings. To the left of this play area is a small wooded area with some large wood carvings of a dragon, bear, owl, squirrel and a boat. During the summer some additional features are added. South of the play area is a small café which sells ice cream and a selection of snacks during the summer. Seating is in the shade and has a great view of the playing area. I love having a coffee and watching the kids trier themselves out. To the west of the park are two rolling hills. Its a great place to sit and relax. It seems to be a couples favorite. Just when you think there can't be anything else, there is. To the East there are two bird sanctuaries and a fish pond and a small waterfall. There are lots of different types of birds, some exotic some common. I love the parrots and peacocks. You can't feed them and you shouldn't, they definitely don't look like they are deprived. At anytime of the year its a great place to go. Great effort is taken by the grounds keeps during the summer and the flower displays are amazing. There are a couple of other things to see which I'm not going to mention here - go and find them, you won't be...

A beautiful verdant escape from the city. A multitude of interesting tree species including native and imported verieties. There are also some exotic birds trapped in cages with some chickens for your perusal. These are not for sale though, apparently not even the chickens eggs can be bought. I think the gardeners are keeping them for themselves, but I have no evidence to prove it. You can see a large building here too, I'm not sure what it is as all the signs are in French and I'm only at A1 currently, despite spending 3 to 4 hours on...

A beautiful park in the city center with a romantic atmosphere. You might enjoy a delicious walk in the gardens that previously belonged to the house Voltaire rented when he settled in Lausanne in the 1750s. You can discover here a bird menagerie with beautiful specimens from all over the world. In Summer there is an open air cinema standing behind the ancient Voltaire's mansion. Or you might just explore the tower, a 19th century kind of folly built behind the federal court. Take your time to enjoy this...