Château Béthusy, Château in Lausanne, Switzerland
The Château de Béthusy is a château in Lausanne, Switzerland. It has a symmetrical facade with a central section crowned by a curved pediment, flanked by two pyramidal roof turrets, and a long rectangular pool basin lies in front.
The estate belonged to the nobles of Vennes in the Middle Ages and was later owned by several families. The main house was rebuilt in the 1770s by Paul d'Huc, and the building became the property of the city of Lausanne in 1947.
The name Béthusy comes from the old domain of Bitusiacum, mentioned as early as 906. Today, the building houses the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which gives it a role in international sports disputes.
The château is best reached on foot or by public transport, as parking nearby is limited. Visitors can admire the exterior and the pool from the street, but the interior is not open to the public.
The château's south facade has a monumental staircase with a design that is not found elsewhere in the canton. The building also has a lower level on the south side, which explains the size of the stairs.
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