Parc de Mon-Repos — Lausanne
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Parc de Mon-Repos — Lausanne’s romantic landscape park

A landscape park in the style of the late 18th century, with a villa, a neo-Gothic tower, a cascade, a temple, an orangery and aviaries — next to the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.

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Parc de Mon-Repos

At a glance

Where
Avenue de Mon-Repos, 1005 Lausanne
10 minutes from Saint-François
Opening hours
Open access
Tickets
Free
Time to plan
30–60 minutes
Accessibility
Paths with some slopes
Best for
Families · Picnics · Gardens

Hours and prices checked on 21 October 2026 — always confirm on the official website before your visit.

Why go

Parc de Mon-Repos

Mon-Repos is one of the most beautiful parks in Lausanne, designed as a landscape park in the spirit of the late 18th century. Paths wind between lawns and large trees towards romantic “fabriques”: a neo-Gothic tower, a cascade and a neoclassical temple.

The orangery now houses artists’ workshops, the aviaries delight children, and a giant sequoia rises above the park. At its top stands the building of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, the highest court in the country.

History

Key dates

  1. Late 18th c.

    Creation of a landscape park in the romantic taste of the time.

  2. 19th c.

    Fabriques are added: tower, cascade, temple and orangery.

  3. 1927

    The Federal Supreme Court moves into its new building in the park.

  4. Today

    A public park of the City of Lausanne.

The romantic “fabriques”

In landscape gardens, “fabriques” are small decorative buildings that create picturesque scenes along the walk. At Mon-Repos, the neo-Gothic tower, the cascade and the neoclassical temple form a rare ensemble in Lausanne.

Follow the paths uphill from the villa to discover them one after the other, then rest near the aviaries.

Did you know?

1927the Federal Supreme Court moves to Mon-Repos
3romantic fabriques: tower, cascade, temple
Sequoiaa giant sequoia rises above the park
0 CHFfree and open to all
Parc de Mon-Repos

Plan your visit

Getting there

  • About 10 minutes on foot from Saint-François.
  • Buses from Saint-François towards Mon-Repos: see the tl timetable (t-l.ch).

Our tips

  • Bring a picnic: the lawns are perfect on sunny days.
  • Children love the aviaries.
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Nearby attractions

Lausanne Cathedral01Lausanne Cathedral10 min on foot Escaliers du Marché06Escaliers du Marché10 min on foot Place de la Palud05Place de la Palud11 min on foot Château Saint-Maire07Château Saint-Maire12 min on foot

Frequently asked questions

Is the park free?

Yes, Mon-Repos is a free public park.

What can I see in the park?

A villa, a neo-Gothic tower, a cascade, a temple, an orangery, aviaries and a giant sequoia.

Is the Federal Supreme Court in the park?

Yes, its building stands at the top of the park.

Is it good for children?

Yes, with lawns and aviaries.

How do I get there?

About 10 minutes on foot from Saint-François.

Official sources

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