Join the Cornell Club of Switzerland for a special cultural event on Saturday,
5 April 2025, as we enjoy a private guided tour in English of the renowned Fondation de l’Hermitage in Lausanne.
The tour will begin at 16:30, offering an in-depth look at the museum’s impressive collection and current exhibition (Trésors du Petit Palais de Genève). Following the visit, we will gather for a convivial aperitif with a selection of local wines and fine finger foods at 18:00 at the restaurant L’Esquisse (located on the gardens of the museum).
Housed in a beautiful 19th-century mansion, Fondation de l’Hermitage is celebrated for its exceptional fine art exhibitions, featuring works from Impressionist masters to modern and contemporary artists. Recent highlights include exhibitions dedicated to Monet, Degas, and Swiss artists like Félix Vallotton.
Work: Gustave Caillebotte, Le Pont de l’Europe (1876)
Association of Friends of the Petit Palais, Geneva
Photo: Rheinisches Bildarchiv Köln
Graphic design: Balmer Hählen
Event Details
What
Guided tour in English of the Fondation de l’Hermitage and aperitif
at Restaurant L’Esquisse
When
Saturday, 5 April 2025
Time
16:30 – Guided tour in English
18:00 – Aperitif with local wines and fine finger foods
Where
Park Hermitage, route du Signal 2, 1018 Lausanne
Cost
CHF 55.00 for dues-paying members (tour and aperitif)
CHF 70.00 for non-dues-paying member and guests (tour and aperitif)
Nota Bene
This event is made even more special as one of our own members, Jean-Robert Bugnion, the great-grandson of the mansion’s original owner, has played a key role in helping us organize this unique experience.
Spaces are limited to 25 participants, so be sure to reserve your spot early. We look forward to sharing this artistic and social event with you!
*The Hermitage Museum building picture: © photo Mathilda Olmi