Saint-Sulpice is on the shore of Lake Geneva, between the Chamberonne and the Venoge. A municipality in the canton of Vaud, it is part of the Ouest lausannois area. The lakeshore, Romanesque architecture and water activities offer different ways to spend your time: explore paths and parks, visit the church or head out onto the lake yourself.
Lakeside paths and scenery
The public parks Pierrettes, Pélican and Débarcadère offer views of the lakeside scenery, with its water, sky and mountains. A picturesque footpath along the lake runs from east to west past the remains of the 11th-century Romanesque church and ends at Parc du Laviau. From Parc du Débarcadère, a path follows the shore past houses and small natural beaches to Saint-Sulpice beach.
The lakeshore revitalisation, completed in 2024, created six reed beds close to the shore with shallow-water habitats that encourage the growth of aquatic plants. In summer 2024, an observation platform and benches were also added, and the path was upgraded for non-motorised transport. The work was intended to significantly improve the shore’s biological functions locally and regionally, and to complement the renaturalisation of the Chamberonne delta.
Further along the Venoge, you’ll find a different landscape: the Sentier de la Venoge runs for several kilometres along the right bank through a green, natural setting. The routes therefore differ depending on the shore and the course taken—from the lakeside and its parks to the riverside path along the Venoge.
Romanesque church and priory
Saint-Sulpice takes its name from a Benedictine priory that was already in existence in the 11th century. The Romanesque church has a frescoed choir, an apse, side apses and a distinctive bell tower. It is open to the public except during services, concerts and private ceremonies. The buildings of the former priory have been preserved and are now privately owned.
Harbour, parks and activities
On the eastern edge of Saint-Sulpice is Port des Pierrettes, a harbour for small boats on Lake Geneva. It is used for fishing and leisure activities. In the warmer months, fishermen’s houses stand alongside holiday pavilions. The southern basin and the neighbouring fishermen’s huts are classified as historic monuments of the canton of Vaud—offering another glimpse into the history of the area, this time at the harbour.
For exercise on land, a 3.7-kilometre fitness trail links Parc du Débarcadère, Parc du Russel and Parc des Pierrettes. Its equipment is designed for cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises. The Russel recreation and sports area is centred around a pond with an observation tower; a children’s playground is nearby.
Water sports and connections across the lake
The publicly accessible Centre nautique UNIL+EPFL offers light sailing in a dinghy or catamaran, windsurfing and wingfoiling, pump foiling, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking, as well as rowing in a single scull. The centre also offers two-hour group courses in light sailing and windsurfing. As seasonal opening times and course schedules may change, check the current offering before you visit.
During the warmer months, CGN boats stop at the Saint-Sulpice landing stage; depending on the year and water level, service runs from May to the end of October. Three regular CGN round trips operate daily, although timetables may vary by season. You can take a boat from the landing stage to Lausanne-Ouchy. If you plan to use this connection, check the current timetable before travelling.
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