Renens

This multiethnic suburb of Lausanne, in the canton of Vaud, sits in Swiss wine-growing country with vineyards nearby and mountain views in the surrounds, while its walkable centre holds a dense food-and-drink scene. More than half of residents come from roughly a hundred countries, giving the town a notably international character. The wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites.

• Population20,927
• Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.5 mi