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The 10 Best History Museums in Canton of Vaud, Canton of Vaud
Located in the southwestern part of Switzerland, in its French-speaking part between Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, the Canton of Vaud is a vacation destination where life is good. Easily accessible thanks to the proximity of Geneva international airport and an exceptionally dense public transport network, the region offers all the necessary infrastructures, from five-star palaces to charming guest rooms. The diversity of its landscapes, from the peaks of the Alps, to the lakeside towns of Lausanne and Montreux, to the wide open spaces of the Jura and the authentic charm of the countryside, concentrates all the facets of Switzerland in one territory. The beautiful towns and villages, such as Lausanne, Montreux, Nyon, Morges and Yverdon-les-Bains, are steeped in centuries of history and rich in captivating culture. This region has influenced and inspired artists over the years, from Lord Byron and Audrey Hepburn to Charlie Chaplin and Freddie Mercury. But the region is best known for its art of living. Local or internationally renowned events, outdoor sports activities, regional know-how, typical and high level gastronomy, excellent wines, living traditions, cultural offer... are all elements that seduce visitors.
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1. Musee du vieux Montreux
2. Musee des Ormonts
3. Musee Alexis Forel
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
The Alexis Forel Museum offers more than 700m2 of exhibition space in a 16th century house with an Italian-style interior courtyard, where old colonnades, doors, stoves and fireplaces meet contemporary works. Founded in 1918 by Alexis and Emmeline Forel to present their collections of furniture, ceramics and above all prints, the museum nowadays gives a prominent place to varied temporary exhibitions, artistic or historical, which mainly revolve around regional heritage, prints and cinema. The lithographs of David Lynch, the works of Albertine and Germano Zullo, Martial Leiter, Schauenberg, as well as the figures of Peter Ustinov or Capucine, and the Morgian artists of yesterday and today, have adorned our walls. We offer between three and six temporary exhibitions per year, detailed information on which is available on our website. A rich collection of icons from Russia, as well as the collection of Dream Boxes made by Marie d'Ailleurs are permanently visible.
4. Musee Romain de Lausanne-Vidy
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4.0 based on 43 reviews
5. Chateau de Grandson
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4.0 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By La_Grece_a_la_Carte - Greece, null
This is a beautiful medieval castle, really interesting for whoever wants to learn about medieval history. As far as I heard lots of new events will be organized later on in this castle, but for the time being visit is essentially based on the building itself, which is really impressive! Having a coffee after our visit at the lovely coffee-shop set in castle premisses with a wonderful view over the lake is really a great ending to our afternoon!
6. Musee Cantonal d'Archeologie et d'Histoire
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Interested in the history and archaeology of Switzerland? Don't miss the Cantonal Museum for archaeology and History, in the Rumine Palace, at the foot of the old town and the Cathedral. Major objects found in the Canton of Vaud are displayed, such as Neolithic funerary jewellery, Bronze age hoards, Iron age gold and bronze jewellery, early Middle Ages weapons and tools and objects of the last millenium, including guns that belonged to Napoleon. The modern presentation with many models is an unmissable visit in Lausanne! Entrance free, 1st floor of Rumine Palace
7. Espace Arlaud
8. Musee D'orbe
9. Musee Patrimoine Au Fil De L'eau
