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Located in the southwestern part of Switzerland, in its French-speaking part between Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, the Canton of Vaud is a vacation destination where life is good. Easily accessible thanks to the proximity of Geneva international airport and an exceptionally dense public transport network, the region offers all the necessary infrastructures, from five-star palaces to charming guest rooms. The diversity of its landscapes, from the peaks of the Alps, to the lakeside towns of Lausanne and Montreux, to the wide open spaces of the Jura and the authentic charm of the countryside, concentrates all the facets of Switzerland in one territory. The beautiful towns and villages, such as Lausanne, Montreux, Nyon, Morges and Yverdon-les-Bains, are steeped in centuries of history and rich in captivating culture. This region has influenced and inspired artists over the years, from Lord Byron and Audrey Hepburn to Charlie Chaplin and Freddie Mercury. But the region is best known for its art of living. Local or internationally renowned events, outdoor sports activities, regional know-how, typical and high level gastronomy, excellent wines, living traditions, cultural offer... are all elements that seduce visitors.
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1. Plexus Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Our art gallery stands on the beautiful grounds of the Villa Murillo, in Clarens/Montreux. The Villa was built between 1894 and 1897 following the vision of a well-known architect - Eugène Jost, right in front of the Leman Lake. It offers a privileged point of view on the Dents du Midi. In an atmosphere full of history, you will find contemporary established names as well as new young talents.
2. ARTIS
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Welcome to ARTIS, the magic world of Sandra Marquis Sherrington - Atelier - Art gallery and decoration - Sculptures in klay and paintings by Sandra Marquis Sherrington.
3. Fondation de l'Hermitage
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4.5 based on 228 reviews
Top-notch art museum with impressive exhibitions from master painters from the Renaissance to the 21th century.
Reviewed By dlhutchison - Kentville, Canada
Amazing exhibition of Canadian Impressionism in this jewel of a gallery. The city is so fortunate to have such an amazing home to display heritage work in a heritage parlour environment. The staff and director are top notch!
4. Plateforme 10
5. Galerie de l'Univers
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Expo Fondation Bolle
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
The rooms are transformed each year to host a temporary exhibition dedicated to Audrey Hepburn (date may vary from year to year). The Bolle Foundation Expo is one of the only museums in Europe to offer its visitors a recurring exhibition on the life of the British actress. Other thematic exhibitions punctuate the life of the museum. All information can be found on the website.
7. Espace Quai1
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3.5 based on 7 reviews
The Quai1 enables to build links between its two biennial events: The Festival Images (even years) and the International Photo Award (odd years). It offers five exhibition per year, all selected from the vast repertoire of the International Photo Award, one of the most important photography competition in Europe, involving hundreds of talented photographers. This exhibition space was opened in January 2010 in order to show this extremely rich visual heritage and make it accessible to everyone.
8. MuseumLV
Art Gallery "MuseumLV" is a modern, innovative and open space for professional artists and art lovers. The central representation of the gallery is located in Riga, Latvia and here works a professional team promoting Latvian art outside the country, using branches of the gallery abroad.
9. La Sonnette
10. SAMHART Gallery
Samhart Gallery presents Contemporary Art in all its forms: painting, sculpture, digigraphy, customization, lithographies and screenprints. A choice selection of artworks for all sensibilities and for all budgets. Visit our galleries in Switzerland in Villars-sur-Ollon, Gstaad and Neuchâtel.
