Montriond / Cour

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Montriond / Cour
district of Lausanne
Map of Montriond / Cour
Coordinates 537 389  /  151.77 thousand coordinates: 46 ° 30 '51 "  N , 6 ° 37' 22"  O ; CH1903:  537,389  /  151 770
surface 1.444 km²
Residents 8348 (2018)
Population density 5781 inhabitants / km²
structure
district 5
Quarters
  • 501 Marc-Dufour
  • 502 Milan
  • 503 Les Cèdres
  • 504 Cour
  • 505 Mont-d'Or
  • 506 Bellerive
Source: List of districts of Lausanne

Montriond / Cour is a district of the Swiss city ​​of Lausanne . It is located in the southern part of the city.

The district itself is in turn divided into six quarters . These are Marc-Dufour, Milan, Les Cèdres, Cour, Mont-d'Or and Bellerive. In 2018, around 8,348 inhabitants lived in an area of ​​1.444 km² .

location

The district is primarily considered a residential area. There are also some larger companies in Montriond / Cour. For example the global operations center of Philip Morris International or the headquarters of Vaudoise Insurance .

Public transportation

Bus routes 1 and 25 of the Transports publics de la région lausannoise cross the district. The Métro M2 also has a stop in the district.

Buildings and sights

A special feature is the Parc de Milan , which is located in the center. A park with a lot of lawn and a few trees that separate it from the district. The Marc Dufour Bridge , named after the famous ophthalmologist Marc Dufour , connects the district with the city ​​center of Lausanne.

gallery

  • Aerial view of the district (incomplete)

See also

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Overview. (PDF) Accessed September 7, 2009 .