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Plan Your Trip to Canton of Vaud: Canton of Vaud Travel Guide

By ST-Paris-2018

Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Located in the southwestern part of Switzerland, in its French-speaking part between Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, the Canton of Vaud is a vacation destination where life is good. Easily accessible thanks to the proximity of Geneva international airport and an exceptionally dense public transport network, the region offers all the necessary infrastructures, from five-star palaces to charming guest rooms. The diversity of its landscapes, from the peaks of the Alps, to the lakeside towns of Lausanne and Montreux, to the wide open spaces of the Jura and the authentic charm of the countryside, concentrates all the facets of Switzerland in one territory. The beautiful towns and villages, such as Lausanne, Montreux, Nyon, Morges and Yverdon-les-Bains, are steeped in centuries of history and rich in captivating culture. This region has influenced and inspired artists over the years, from Lord Byron and Audrey Hepburn to Charlie Chaplin and Freddie Mercury. But the region is best known for its art of living. Local or internationally renowned events, outdoor sports activities, regional know-how, typical and high level gastronomy, excellent wines, living traditions, cultural offer... are all elements that seduce visitors.

Essential Canton of Vaud

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  • Chateau de Chillon
    4.6 of 5 bubbles
    (4,345)
    Architectural Buildings, Castles
  • The Olympic Museum
    4.5 of 5 bubbles
    (2,739)
    Speciality Museums
  • Rochers-de-Naye
    4.4 of 5 bubbles
    (1,025)
    Mountains
  • Freddie Mercury Statue
    4.4 of 5 bubbles
    (2,036)
    Monuments & Statues
  • Glacier 3000
    4.3 of 5 bubbles
    (784)
    Ski & Snowboard Areas, Cross-country Ski Areas
  • Cathedrale de Lausanne
    4.4 of 5 bubbles
    (1,904)
    Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites
  • Corniche Lavaux Vineyards
    4.6 of 5 bubbles
    (269)
    Historic Sites, Nature & Wildlife Areas
  • Port D'Ouchy
    4.5 of 5 bubbles
    (1,205)
    Marinas
  • Collection de l'Art Brut
    4.7 of 5 bubbles
    (640)
    Art Museums
  • Grottes de Vallorbe
    4.7 of 5 bubbles
    (389)
    Caverns & Caves
  • Sauvabelin Tower
    4.4 of 5 bubbles
    (518)
    Observation Decks & Towers, Points of Interest & Landmarks
  • Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
    4.9 of 5 bubbles
    (129)
    Wineries & Vineyards, Points of Interest & Landmarks

Canton of Vaud Is Great For

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