Place du 14-Juin, Square in Lausanne, Switzerland

Place du 14-Juin is a public square in the pedestrian center of Lausanne, Switzerland, located in front of the Saint-Laurent church. It forms a paved area that serves as a thoroughfare and gathering spot, surrounded by buildings that reflect the city's architectural mix.

The square was officially named Place du 14-Juin on February 7, 2021, after being known informally as Place Saint-Laurent. The area around it developed as a suburb in the Middle Ages, and the square has long served as a market and meeting point in the city.

The name of the square honors the national feminist strike of June 14, 2019, and the date when gender equality was added to the Swiss Constitution in 1981. It stands as a reminder of the ongoing fight for equal rights, and its location in front of the Saint-Laurent church gives it a symbolic weight in the city's public life.

The square is easy to reach on foot, as it lies within the pedestrian zone of the city center. Visitors can approach it from several directions, including from the nearby Riponne square or via the Saint-Laurent street, and it is accessible to people with reduced mobility thanks to its flat, paved surface.

The square was inaugurated on the same day as the 50th anniversary of women's suffrage in Switzerland, highlighting its connection to the struggle for equality. Its name also commemorates the 1981 constitutional article on gender equality, making it a dual tribute.