Lavaux UNESCO
The vineyard with 10,000 terraces offers breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and the Alps
A living heritage between sky, lake, and vineyards
Listed as a UNESCO cultural heritage site since 2007, the land stretching from Lutry to Vevey has been shaped by human hands since the 11th century. This vineyard boasting 10,000 terraces, interwoven with viticulture paths and dotted with wine-producing villages, has retained its authenticity and integrity, offering an architectural heritage boasting an exceptional richness and diversity.
"I see Lavaux as a horizontal and ancestral cathedral that continues to be built."
Tassilo Jüdt - Illustrator and graphic designer in Vevey
