Abbaye de l'arc, Neoclassical pavilion in Montbenon, Switzerland.
The Abbaye de l'Arc features a symmetrical design with Tuscan columns, two converging ramps on the north side, and a wide portico on the south facade.
The building, completed in 1814 by architect Henri Perregaux, initially served as headquarters for an archery society established in 1691 at Montbenon esplanade.
The pavilion transformed from an archery club into a social circle where intellectual and political elite members gathered for reading, dining, and recreational activities.
Located at Montbenon in Lausanne, the pavilion now houses the Vaud Academic Society and maintains its status as a cultural property of regional importance.
The structure underwent modifications in 1836 when its southern portico received glass enclosures, followed by additions of small wings in 1866 and 1871.
Location: Lausanne
Location: Lausanne District
Location: canton Vaud
Inception: 1691
Architects: Henri Perregaux
Part of: list of cultural properties in Lausanne
Address: Avenue de Montbenon 1, 1003 Lausanne 1003 1003
GPS coordinates: 46.51964,6.62985
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:41
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