(1782–1852), a German pedagogue, a student of Pestalozzi Louis Vulliemin (1797–1879), a theologian and historian Marcel Lequatre (1882–1960), a professional road racing cyclist 1902-1919 Robert Piguet (1898–1953), a Paris-based fashion designer, trained Christian Dior and Hubert de Givenchy Manuela Soto Sosa (born 1991), a multidisciplanry artist of Uruguayan descent Jona von Ustinov (1892–1962), a German journalist and diplomat, father of Sir Peter Ustinov Benno Besson (1922–2006), an actor and director Pierre D'Archambeau (1927–2014), of Belgian parents, an American violin virtuoso and pedagogue Rodolphe Kasser (1927–2013), philologist and archaeologist, translated ancient Coptic language manuscripts Christa Muth (born 1949), a German systems scientist, management professor and management consultant Steve Zacchia (born 1982), a racing driver International relations Yverdon is twinned with: References External links City of Yverdon, official site Official website of Yverdon-les-Bains Region Tourist Office Maison d'Ailleurs website Swiss Fashion Museum Records and Research Centre Pestalozzi Benno Besson Theatre Echandole Theatre Town Hall Gallery Grande Caricaie reserve Champ-Pittet Nature Centre Spa - Thermal Centre China in 18th century Yverdon Municipalities of the canton of Vaud Roman towns and cities in Switzerland Cities in Switzerland Canton of Vaud Spa towns in Switzerland Populated places on Lake Neuchâtel Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Vaud