Les Floralies

In the heart of spring, Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne celebrates nature with Les Floralies, a week of events dedicated to wildlife, plants and the blooming gardens overlooking Lake Geneva.

In this exceptional setting, talks, workshops, artistic encounters and a botanical market invite guests to explore the plant and animal worlds in all their richness. Photographers, filmmakers, winemakers and artisans share their perspectives on nature through a programme that brings together discovery, creativity and transmission.

A springtime interlude to experience at the rhythm of the gardens of Beau-Rivage Palace, celebrating the beauty of the living world and the richness of the landscapes surrounding Lausanne.

Programme:

Monday 4 May – 6:30 pm - Alpeor workshop
Alpeor invites you to an exclusive masterclass dedicated to the intelligence of Alpine plants. Each participant will create two essential oils made from flowers of the Swiss mountains and will leave with their own creations.
Price: CHF 60

Tuesday 5 May – 6 pm - Meeting with Daniela Droz
Swiss botanical photographer Daniela Droz presents her artistic work dedicated to the energy of plants and will speak about her upcoming exhibition, opening on 29 May.
Price: CHF 35

Wednesday 6 May
Bee School by Guerlain – 2 pm to 4 pm
Bees, guardians of the living world, reveal their secrets to younger guests during a playful two-hour workshop combining a visit to the hives with our beekeeper, educational games and a gourmet afternoon treat.
Workshop & goûter: CHF 60

Film screening - 6 pm
Swiss director Orane Burri presents her film Inestimable Forêts alongside Michaël Rosselet, Head of the Trees Unit and Tree Officer for the City of Lausanne, followed by a conversation with the audience.
Price: CHF 35

Thursday 7 May – 7 pm - Chappaz and Abbatucci meet at Pic's
Two emblematic biodynamic estates meet at Pic au Beau-Rivage Palace. Corsica’s Abbatucci and Valais’ Chappaz come together around copper-free wines born from respect for terroir, indigenous grape varieties and lunar cycles. A tasting held on a “fruit day”, ideal for revealing their full aromatic expression.
Seven-course menu with wine pairing, in the presence of the winemakers: CHF 675

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Friday 8 May – 6 pm - Meeting with Antoine Lavorel
Swiss wildlife photographer Antoine Lavorel, renowned for his immersive images of Alpine fauna, shares his perspective on the wild world during a talk followed by a cocktail and an intimate exchange with guests.
Price: CHF 50

Saturday 9 May – 11 am to 5 pm - Botanical market
Les Floralies conclude with a botanical market in the gardens of Beau-Rivage Palace. Discover creative crafts inspired by nature, essential oils made from herbs and flowers of the Swiss mountains, as well as natural teas and infusions. Guided tours of the park and a terrarium workshop with Tinygarden (from 2pm to 4pm) will punctuate this spring day. - Book your terrarium workshop
Free admission