Photos: Sandro Halank, Wikimedia Commons, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 MHM55, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Julius.kusuma at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photos: Sandro Halank, Wikimedia Commons, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 MHM55, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Julius.kusuma at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Ouchy's lakefront castle and the promenade beside it
Your local guide
Camille Rochat
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Highlights
- A medieval tower turned lakeside hotel
- The French Alps across the water
- An easy walk along the promenade
- Evening light over Lake Geneva
- Ouchy's calm, scenic waterfront
About this tour
This session follows the Ouchy waterfront, from the small castle turned hotel to the promenade running along the lake. You see the building's medieval origins explained against its current use, and the French Alps rising across the water in the evening light. It is a calm session built around one stretch of lakefront.
Camille starts at the castle and walks the promenade slowly afterward, timing the session for when the light across the lake is at its best. She answers questions about the view and the building throughout.
This suits anyone who wants an easy, scenic session rather than a denser historical one. It also pairs naturally with the Olympic Museum session nearby.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Lausanne before heading out.
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Château d'Ouchy Facade 21 min
Camille stands before the small lakeside castle, now a hotel, explaining how a medieval watchtower became the building seen today.
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Ouchy Promenade 21 min
Walking the promenade, the camera catches the French Alps across the water, clearest in the early evening light.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Lausanne: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Saucisson vaudois and Flon, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Zurich time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Lausanne, showing you Château d'Ouchy Facade and Ouchy Promenade live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet using the link from your booking. I walk the promenade with the phone facing the lake, timing it for the evening light.
Times shown in Zurich time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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