Lausanne, Switzerland

Visionary French architect and author celebrated for his meticulous restoration of iconic medieval landmarks across France, including Notre-Dame de Paris

Swiss writer, poet, librettist, and essayist celebrated for his French-language literary contributions

Belgian writer, author of the Jules Maigret detective series, known for publishing around 400 novels and selling over 500 million copies

English actor renowned for his success in both British and Hollywood cinema, nominated for three Academy Awards

French playwright, screenwriter, and director known for his powerful dramas like 'Antigone' and exploring themes of integrity and moral compromise

French-born Swiss ballet dancer and choreographer who pioneered an expressionistic form of modern ballet with the Béjart Ballet Lausanne

Finnish military leader and statesman who served as regent, commander-in-chief during World War II, and president of Finland