Esplanade de Montbenon
A lookout park with lawns on the west side of Le Flon, offering views of the lake and the Savoy mountains. It has a William Tell statue, and open-air cinema in summer.
Esplanade de Montbenon is a long, narrow lawn terrace on the slope of the city. At its eastern end is the former Federal Court building, now the Casino Montbenon cultural center and the Swiss Film Archive. At the western end you can see Lake Geneva and the Savoy Alps, which are especially beautiful at sunset. The esplanade has a statue of William Tell, and in summer it hosts an open-air film festival and various celebrations. It's about a 10-minute walk from Le Flon or the train station, and a good place to rest.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Plateforme 10
- Le Flon
- Place de la Palud
- Église Saint-François
- Collection de l'Art Brut
- Escaliers du Marché
- Palais de Rumine
- Musée Historique de Lausanne