A local’s guide to Lausanne, Switzerland: cafes and beaches on Lake Geneva

With its Alpine views, lakeside frolics and cafe culture, the Swiss city is perfect for a summer break, says novelist Caroline Bishop

Lausanne’s restaurant scene has changed enormously in the decade I’ve lived here and there’s now plenty of variety, but Café de l’Eveché near the cathedral is an old favourite for classic Swiss dishes including fondue, rösti and filets de perche. The draw in summer is its shaded garden, a cool outdoor spot on a hot day.