Place de la Palud, Pedestrian square in Old Town Lausanne, Switzerland
The central square features the 17th-century Town Hall with copper dragon gargoyles and a stone fountain depicting Lady Justice from 1585.
The marketplace originated in the 13th century when it served as a crossroads for routes leading west and south of medieval Lausanne.
The square maintains its traditional bi-weekly market every Wednesday and Saturday, where local vendors sell regional products and fresh produce.
The location connects multiple pedestrian streets and sits near the Riponne-Maurice Béjart metro station on line M2 for easy access.
An animated clock installed in 1964 presents mechanical figures telling the story of Vaud canton every hour from 9 AM to 7 PM.
Location: Lausanne
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Pl. de la Palud 1, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland 1003 Lausanne 1003 Lausanne
Website: https://lausanne-tourisme.ch/fr/decouvrir/place-de-la-palud
GPS coordinates: 46.52184,6.63304
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:28
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