SwitzerlandCommune de Lausanne 8 · Lausanne · Your commune in Vaud
What is the name of the hill in Lausanne's old town where the cathedral stands?
In the exam (French)
Comment appelle-t-on la colline de la vieille ville de Lausanne où se trouve la cathédrale ?
- aLa CitéLa CitéCorrect answer
- bMontriondMontriond
- cMon-ReposMon-Repos
- dBeaulieuBeaulieu
Why?
La Cité is Lausanne's historic hill. The cathedral and Saint-Maire Castle are found there.
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