After scouting some French language schools, a few of us made a trek (well, took the metro) north of Lausanne to a more suburban area called Sauvabelin where there is a large park with walking trails. I’d seen a photo in a brochure, but this tower that is in the park is a beautiful piece of architecture, completely unexpected!
The tower is made from large timbers stacked on top of each other, pivoting at the center to form a helical structure. The timbers create steps, walking up on one side and down on the other. The entire visible structure is wood, and its so interesting to look out on the way up/down to see the different views through the wood and the trees surrounding. At the top, of course, an amazing view of the mountains. In the summer with the sun a bit higher in the sky, it will be even better.
we also managed to find some kissing cows! so cute!
and ended the day with a to-die-for sunset.
