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A prestigious terraced vineyard nestles on the Lavaux slopes. This unique construction was man-made in the 12th century in order to produce highly reputed wines. Lavaux has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Programme since 2007. The vineyard paths give visitors the impression of walking through the terraced vineyards between heaven and earth. A wineyard trail overhanging the lake and crossing pictoresque villages is signposted between Lutry and St. Saphorin.
St. Saphorin features a church dating back to the 15th century. The Vinorama and Glérolle Castle in Rivaz invite visitors to a detour. Signposts all along these paths explain the mysteries of vines and wine. Monuments such as Tour Marsens in Epesses and the medieval village in Lutry bear witness to the region's past.
Welcoming wine cellars in the village centres let visitors discover the regional wines. A vast choice of hotels and restaurants is available.
Remember that the Lavaux vineyard is a protected and fragile site, here are some recommendations to preserve it.
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Epesses is a small village in the Lavaux. Discover "Les 11 Terres", a grocery shop in the village of Epesses. They sell wine and local products from the canton of Vaud, but also offer wine tastings.
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Rivaz is located on the shores of Lake Geneva and is the smallest commune in Switzerland. You can visit the Lavaux Vinorama to discover nearly 300 wines from the Lavaux vineyards and see a film illustrating "A Year of Winegrowing". Then, you can stop by the Conservatoire Chasselas, at the Domaine Louis Bovard, to discover this much-loved grape variety.
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The wine route ends in St-Saphorin. The village dates back to the Middle Ages and is the perfect place to swim in Lake Geneva.