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largest 18 th century castle that is open to the  tury. After you tour the castle and its exhibition
            public in the country. Once there, stroll         of local porcelain, stop into the wine cellar,
            through the 5,500 square meters of gardens,       where you can taste Chasselas, Gamay and
            featuring 200 species and varieties of plants,    Pinot Noir local wines. On certain days, the cel-
            fruits, and vegetables, all grown organically and  lar offers a selection of local appetizers to en-
            replicating the region’s 18 th century gardens.   joy with your wine.
              After your tour, sip a glass of local wine on
            the terrace of the castle’s restaurant as you en-   Day 5:
            joy lunch, overlooking the extensive grounds.
            Feel the royal sense of savoring such beauty, all
                                                                This is your last full day in the Beau-Rivage
            there for your pleasure.
                                                              Palace and in Lausanne, so take the time to slow
              Back in the town of Nyon, travel back further   down and savor it.
            in time, to the days of Julius Ceasar, who
                                                                Lausanne holds the title of “The Olympic Cap-
            founded Noviodunum, the Roman name for
                                                              ital” and right next door to the hotel, the
            Nyon, 2,000 years ago.
                                                              Olympic Museum offers fascinating exhibits on
              Explore Nyon’s Roman roots with a visit to      three floors. Showcasing over 1500 objects, in-
            the excellent Roman Museum and view Roman         cluding Olympic torches, medals and equip-
            ruins as you discover the town.                   ment, the museum honors and captures the
              Complete your day at the Castle of Nyon. The    spirit of the Olympic games.
            Romanesque fortress dates to the 12 th cen-         Then for another step back in time, visit Blon-




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