Saint-Saphorin – enchanting wine-growing village

The charming town of Saint Saphorin bathed in sunlight is beautifully located on the shores of Lake Geneva surrounded by the vineyards of Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Saint-Saphorin village in Lavaux

In the heart of Lavaux vineyards and, by the base of Mont Pèlerin lies the wine village of Saint-Saphorin captivating all who visit. The villages past is marked by landslides that once posed a threat. As a measure authorities opted to construct arcades upon which houses were built earning Saint Saphorin its reputation as a village.

The town center boasts alleyways. Cobblestone paths, lined with traditional winegrowers homes and modest residences. The symmetrical colorful facades add to the charm of these houses. At the square known as “Place du Peuplier” (Poplar Square) you’ll find landmarks like the Reformed church with its bell tower and the cozy “Auberge de l’Onde” inn. This square is a hub for festivities throughout the year including spring festivals, grape harvest celebrations and Christmas events. Down, at the part of town sits the harbor separated from the lake by a railway line.

Over time Saint Saphorin has drawn in artists. Evolved into a vibrant cultural hub. One of the known singers, in Vaud, Jean Villard who is commonly known as Gilles resided in this lovely village.

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LAVAUX Vineyards
Explore the terraced vineyards of Lavaux. One of the five Vaudois wine regions, the UNESCO “Lavaux” region (between Lausanne and Montreux). is undoubtedly the most spectacular. 830 hectares of terraced vineyards that stretch for about 30 km along the south-facing northern shores of Lake Geneva. Since July 2007, Lavaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

SAINT-SAPHORIN
ST-SAPHORIN, MEMBER OF “THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN SWITZERLAND”. The sunny winegrowing village of Saint-Saphorin lies on the shore of Lake Geneva, nestled among the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Video LAVAUX – Die Weinberg Terrassen der SCHWEIZ – Bezauberndes Dorf Saint-Saphorin – Genfersee Region

Wine Terraces? That already must sound fancy and remind you of Asian rice terraces! Well, if Asia is too far, then probably a trip to South Western Switzerland might be more convenient! The Lavaux are a landscape created by local men, which was recognized as UNESCO World Heritage! Over few tens of Kilometres you will pass by many vineyards and mediterranean-like villages. With Saint-Saphorin and Epesses, this region hosts two of Switzerland’s prettiest villages!

While Sain-Saphorin is located right at the bottom of the Lavaux it is just at the coast of world-famous Lake Geneva! This unique location, as well as the nice old houses make Saint-Saphorin to one most beautiful villages of Switzerland. A bit higher up in the middle of the Lavaux is Epesses, from where you nicely can oversee Lake Geneva. Epesses is a bit calmer than Saint-Saphorin, as there is no major traffic road. From Epesses, you can take many trails through the vineyards of the Lavaux and have some fantastic hikes. There are also a couple of wine cellars that you can visit. All in all, this area is one of the moste unique landscapes of all Switzerland!

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