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Lausanne, Lake Geneva Region - Lausanne, better known as the Olympic Capital, is in the French speaking part of Switzerland. Facing the Evian les Bains, which is a source of the world famous Evian Mineral Water brand, this Roman city is flanked on either side by Geneva and Montreaux. A wine producing region, the vineyards in the surrounding hills provide spectacular views of the Jura hills in the north and challenging routes for mountain sports like cycling. Must Sees and Must Dos Olympic Museum - if sports are an integral part of your life, this is the museum for you. Located in Lausanne, the Olympic Museum houses three form of human expression - sport, art and culture - in one site. Accordingly, Olympism is a state of mind and the Olympic Museum is its symbol. The museum hosts various exhibitions related to sports as is also a very good library for reference. The Museum displays memorabilia of the past Olympic Games and Olympic coins struck by the mints of host countries of the Olympic Games. The Olympic Museum, 1, Quai d'Ouchy, 1001 Lausanne Tel. (+41 21) 621 65 11. Fax (+41 21) 621 65 12 Ouchy - If Lausanne is relaxed, then, Ouchy it's lakeside terrace, is ideal to stroll, chill out, and enjoy the mountain views and fresh breezes. On Lake Leman, it is a separate commune from Lausanne, and has survived for years as a fishing port, but these days, it's become one of the more chic of the Swiss lakeside resorts, with waterfront cafés abounding. The castle of Ouchy is an old medieval castle now running as a hotel. It is also very popular with the tourists for its spectacular view of Evian-les-Bains. Surroundings Gstaad - is a small village in the German-speaking part of west Switzerland. A ski resort for the wealthy and the elite, Grace Kelly and her husband Rainier III, Prince of Monaco owned a luxurious chalet in Gstaad. It also houses other rich and famous names, like Roger Moore, Tina Turner, Günter Netzer, Paris Hilton, Sean Lynch-Staunton, Roger Federer, Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Kofi Annan. Along the car free Promenade that has been thus created are countless exclusive shops, restaurants and hotels and the charming houses, which are all built in the chalet style. A must visit here is the Glacier 3000 summit for a breathtaking view and adventure sports.