Vaud info


The capital of Vaud is Lausanne. The canton stretches from Lake Neuchâtel in the north, where it borders the canton of Neuchâtel to Lake Geneva in the south, bordering the canton of Geneva, Haute-Savoie (lake border with France) and canton of Valais. On the Jura ranges in the west, the canton borders the French départements of Ain, Jura, and Doubs. In the east, it borders canton of Fribourg and canton of Bern.

The capital Lausanne is the major city in the canton. There are light industries concentrated around it. In 1998, 71.7% of the workers worked in the tertiary sector and 20.8% in the secondary.

The canton is the second largest producer of wine in Switzerland. Most of the wine produced in the canton is white wine, and most vineyards are located on the steep shores of Lake Geneva. There is agriculture in the areas away from Lake Geneva. Sugar beet is important around Orbe, tobacco in La Broye Valley and fruit is grown on the foot of the Jura mountains. Cattle breeding and pasture are common in the Alps and the Jura mountains. There is a salt mine at Bex. Tourism is important in many towns along the Lake Geneva. Major lakeside resorts include Lausanne, Montreux and Vevey.

 

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Featured Businesses

  • Restaurant a la Chotte

    Located in Lausanne, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

    Restaurant a la Chotte

    Welcome to Restaurant a la Chotte, Lausanne, Switzerland. Why not dine at the Restaurant a la Chotte and celebrate a birthday, family occasion, wedding or have a business lunch. The staff will gladly organise a choice of menus (3 or 4 courses) accordin...

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  • Le Museum Restaurant

    Located in Montreux, Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland

    Once a 13th century monastery, the Restaurant Le Museum found in the heart of old Montreux is very typical and original. Decorated with many beautiful old objects, our three cellars welcome you to spend your evenings the year round.

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  • Hotel Illuster

    Located in Uster, Uster, Vaud, Switzerland

    Hotel Illuster

    The Hotel Illuster is located in the middle of Uster, a country town embedded in sound natural surroundings, undulating scenery and vast woodland, close to the scenic lake of Greifensee and its nature protection area that lend the landscape its character....

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  • Musee Romain (2010-09-13)

    Located in Nyon, Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland

    Musee Romain

    The Musee Romain in Nyon is a Roman museum that offers guided tours to a maximum of 25 persons. The magical town of Nyon is a major Roman site on the territory of present-day Switzerland and the Musee Romain offers a fascinating insight into Roman life in those days and includes an amphitheatre and roman baths. The museum shop offers books, jewelry, key chains, Copies of oil lamps, and coins, etc.

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  • In the Blue (2010-09-13)

    Located in Nyon, Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland

    In the Blue

    In the Blue specialize in PADI-accredited scuba diving courses in Nyon on the shores of Lake Leman. Parts of the course take place in the swimming pool and part in Lake Leman and courses range from novice divers to assistant instructors. Not only is In the Blue a centre of learning excellence, they also schedule regular dive trips for members at local dive sites as well as trips to more far away destinations.

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  • Continental Lausanne Swiss Quality Hotel

    Located in Lausanne, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

    Continental Lausanne Swiss Quality Hotel

    Welcome to the Continental Lausanne Swiss Quality Hotel, Lausanne, Switzerland. The modern 4-star Hotel Continental is situated in the heart of Lausanne, directly opposite the main train station. A bus and a metro connection for IOC, Olympic museum, congr...

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  • In the Blue Dive Club (2010-09-13)

    Located in Nyon, Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland

    In the Blue Dive Club

    In the Blue Dive Club welcomes divers with internationally recognized certifications, for example from PADI, CMAS, BSAC, NAUI, IANTD and SSI, and is for diver and non diver alike. Membership is free of charge and In the Blue Diver Club organizes get-togethers at local bars and restaurants, including special events such as Halloween and Christmas parties, birthday parties, Mid summer night parties, BBQs and more. Come dive and play.

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  • Hotel Ambassador Conferences and banquets (2010-09-10)

    Located in Nyon, Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland

    Hotel Ambassador Conferences and banquets

    Hotel Ambassador Conferences and banquets in Nyon offer room styles from theatre to school to seminar or banquet as per your specifications. Daily conference rates are available as well as seminar rates with room and breakfast and lunch and coffee breaks are provided for. Flipcharts, Overhead projectors, and a TV-video are available as well as delicious food and drinks at the restaurant and bar.

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  • Blue Spirit

    Located in Lausanne, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

    Blue Spirit

    Welcome to Blue Spirit Advertising, Lausanne, Switzerland. Within every communication task underlies a problem. Blue Spirit Advertising solves it and Blue Spirit Advertising cracks it. Thanks to the clever dedication of above the line Advertising and t...

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  • Restaurant Les Magnolias

    Located in Montreux, Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland

    Restaurant Les Magnolias of Grand Hôtel Excelsior Victorian-style restaurant, romantic and elegant atmosphere. The "Restaurant Les Magnolias" is completely open to the outside and offers an enchanting view through the magnolias trees of the garden...

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