Review from my girlfriend:) If you are interested in Asian…read moreor African decor features so you will then indeed immediately like Boutique Cardas. It's the kind of shop where I actually would never buy anything from it, but it's just very pleasing for the eyes because it looks so elegant! They have a big golden Buddha statue inside. They sell very beautiful items for home decoration like glassware, tea cups and pots, candles, flower vases and so on. You will find neckerchiefs, scarves and bags too. The shop is located at Rue de Bourg which is the branch of some luxury shops like Hermes and Louis Vuitton. Of course that means the prices of Cardas items are very expensive.

I also love this shop! But I do not think the prices are excessive. Honestly, I always find gift…read moreideas that fit my budget (even for 10 or 20 francs if you take your time). It is clear that this is not the price of shops chain as MaxiBazar, but this is normal, it's a shop with artisanal and ethical dimension! And thanks to them we are saving airfare tickets ;-)

One reviewer said this place was stuck in the past and needed updating....uh that is what some of…read moreus like to call "charm". Located a few feet from the train station in Lausanne, Le Romantica is a clean old school pastry shop loaded with goodies. Sitting outside and people watching is great. The prices are reasonable..10.50 chf for a coffee, one savory croissant and one sweet pastry. The employees speak enough English to get by. A suggestion...maybe you as a visitor learn a little of the local language. The only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is they had no WiFi.

If you need an excuse to indulge then there is no need to look any further. This place is tasty,…read moreyummy and fabulous! Desserts, chocolates and sandwiches galore. I had a chicken curry croissant a few days ago and want to walk back for more. I justify the urge by walking to the bakery. If you walk, then you will burn calories. When you burn calories, you must replenish with more goodies! Today I had some fromage and a strawberry tart. I plan on cleaning them out when I depart for the states later on this week. The people are very friendly and patient for the non-speaking French patrons who come to visit! Très bon!