Le Barbare

Where?
Escaliers du Marché 27
In the heart of Lausanne, this legendary address offers local, seasonal dishes, local artistic events and an eco-responsible approach. A friendly place where eating, drinking and chatting go hand in hand.
That little extra from the food insider "Cannelle Rebelle": Marta, the former manager of the café, created a hot chocolate that became famous: an unctuous delight to be discovered!
Favourite drink: The Marta hot chocolate

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Address

Escaliers du Marché 27
1003 Lausanne

How to get there

Schedules

From 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024
Open
Closed
Lundi
Closed
Mardi
09:00 - 23:59
Mercredi
09:00 - 23:59
Jeudi
09:00 - 01:00
Vendredi
09:00 - 01:00
Samedi
09:00 - 01:00
Dimanche
10:00 - 18:00

Palud square

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In the centre of the square is the town’s oldest fountain, adorned with a statue representing justice. Close by, a clock presents the history of Vaud in animated scenes every hour from 9:00 to 19:00. On Wednesday and Saturday mornings this is the site of the country market, which also sets up shop in the neighbouring pedestrian streets. Every first Friday of the month, it plays host to a craft market. Typical cafes, boutiques and large, elegant shops complement what this high-class district, which is completely pedestrianised, has to offer.
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La Cité

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This is a quarter full of typical small bistros and craft shops. To the north of the Cité hill, at Place du Tunnel, avenue César-Roux avenue and Place de l’Ours, shops and quirky bistros cry out to be discovered. It is around the Cité hill, sculpted by the Flon and Louve rivers, that the mediaeval town grew. Its cobble-stoned pedestrian streets as well as its monuments, the Cathedral of Lausanne, the St-Maire Castle and the Old academy, bear witness to that.
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Lausanne Cathedral

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At the heart of the old town, the majestic Lausanne Cathedral overlooks the city. Seen as one of the most beautiful gothic art monuments in Europe, it attracts more than 400,000 visitors every year.
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Amélie, the enchanted illustrator
The Lausanner recommends
Amélie the enchanted illustrator
Le Barbare, located next to the Escaliers du Marché, is a must-go café restaurant that I highly recommend. Every day, they publish the day’s specials on Instagram, with two delicious local and seasonal dishes to choose from. I love to take a seat on their terrace and savour a Marta luscious hot chocolate, an absolute essential for me!

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This historical café has always been a meeting spot for Lausanners from all backgrounds and across the generations, a place that brings people together and appeals to everyone. Open all day from Tuesday to Sunday, its Chef Etienne serves homemade cuisine cooked from local, seasonal products. Head there in the morning to savour its famous “Chocolat chaud Marta” (Marta’s hot chocolate), at lunchtime and in the evening to taste delicious daily specials or on Sunday to enjoy an incredible brunch. 

In the summer, its terrace, located below the old town and overlooking the “Escaliers du Marché” wooden staircase, is much sought out for a tasty snack or to sip a drink peacefully. It’s also a meeting place made all the livelier by culinary and cultural events that lead to exchanges.

This establishment has been awarded the “ Café historique de Lausanne ” label established by the city of Lausanne in 2021. Iconic café and tea room dating from 1952. Main meeting place for students in Lausanne, including female students (a novelty at the time).

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