What a birhthday! 750 years!!!
I am super proud I could take part in this unique celebration.
The Cathedral of Lausannne is not just a religious building. Whatever your beliefs, it is a symbol for the Lausanners. A strong mark of protection over the centuries, as much as a cultural highlight for the city.
Passé simple is a monthly magazine dealing with the French-speaking part of Switzerland’s past. Its vocation is to address all audiences and to invite a large number of specialists from all kinds of backgrounds. Apolitical and non-confessional, it aims to be both instructive and pleasant. It deals with various subjects, from the origin of wine in Valais to the fate of General Dufour, from the recipe of the Malakoff to the creation of the canton of Jura. The periodical devotes a large part to the history of art, mentalities, literature, wars, science, economics and politics. Passé simple also deals with events that ocurred from prehistory to the year 2000. The magazine favors narrative over demonstration. Its baseline says: « It happened close to yours, but slightly before. »
If you wish to know more about Passé simple and/or subscribe: www.passesimple.ch