Le Chasseur

In a rural village above Lausanne, this hunting lodge retains its original timber-frame structure beneath a slate roof and stone chimneys. Fifty to one hundred fifty guests gather in a dining room where trophy mounts and leather chairs announce a tradition of Alpine hospitality pursued without apology. The cuisine emphasizes game and regional cheese; the wine list reads as an archive of Vaud's wine heritage. The setting feels transplanted from another century; it suits couples comfortable with historical theater.