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Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva or Lake Léman is a lake in Switzerland and France. It is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe. 59.53 % of it comes under the jurisdiction of Switzerland , and 40.47 % under France...
north shore, stretching from Nyon
Nyon
Nyon is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located some 25 kilometers north east of Geneva's city centre, and since the 1970s it has become part of the Geneva metropolitan area. It lies on the shores of Lake Geneva, and is the seat of the district of...
to Lausanne
Lausanne
Lausanne is a city in Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland, and is the capital of the canton of Vaud. The seat of the district of Lausanne, the city is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva . It faces the French town of Évian-les-Bains, with the Jura mountains to its north-west...
in the canton of Vaud
Vaud
Vaud is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland and is located in Romandy, the French-speaking southwestern part of the country. The capital is Lausanne. The name of the Canton in Switzerland's other languages are Vaud in Italian , Waadt in German , and Vad in Romansh.-History:Along the lakes,...
in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
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Extent
Well known for its picturesque vineyards, it enjoys the most spectacular view towards the high AlpsAlps
The Alps is one of the great mountain range systems of Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia in the east through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany to France in the west....
across the lake.
Places
- MiesMiesMies is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.It is approximately half-way between Geneva and Nyon. Mies sits on Lake Geneva , which lies to the southeast and is 410m above sea-level. The highest point of Mies is 455m above sea level. The part of Mies touching...
- CoppetCoppetCoppet is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Coppet is first mentioned in 1294 as Copetum. In 1347 it was mentioned as Copet.-Geography:...
- FounexFounexFounex is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Signs of Roman-era inhabitation were found near Le Gachet. The first appearance of the village was in 1224 under the name Fosnay. In 1251 it changed to Founai. During Middle Ages, Founex belonged to the...
- PranginsPranginsPrangins is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located on Lake Geneva.-Geography:Prangins has an area, , of . Of this area, or 54.7% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 13.1% is forested...
- GlandGland, SwitzerlandGland is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Gland is known to have been a prehistoric settlement. During the Roman period a farm called Villa Glanis was there...
- GillyGillyGilly is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Gilly is first mentioned in 1179 as de iusliaco. In 1278 it was mentioned as Gillie.-Geography:...
- LuinsLuinsLuins is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Luins has an area, , of . Of this area, or 74.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 11.2% is forested...
- VinzelVinzelVinzel is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Vinzel has an area, , of . Of this area, or 67.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 19.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 12.8% is settled .Of the built up area, housing and...
- BursinsBursinsBursins is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Bursins is first mentioned in 1011 as Bruzinges. In a record that was written before 1031 it was mentioned as Brucins.-Geography:...
- TartegninTartegninTartegnin is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-Geography:Tartegnin has an area, , of . Of this area, or 53.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 38.5% is forested...
- RolleRolleRolle is a municipality in the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It was the seat of the district of Rolle until 2006, when it became part of the district of Nyon. It is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Geneva between Nyon and Lausanne...
- Mont-sur-RolleMont-sur-RolleMont-sur-Rolle is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located 2–3 km from the shores of Lac Léman , above the lake-side town of Rolle...
- PerroyPerroyPerroy is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.-History:Perroy is may have been first mentioned in 910 as Prihoiam though that identification is disputed. In 1172 it was mentioned as Perrueis.-Geography:...
- AllamanAllamanAllaman is a municipality in the district of Morges in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.The village is famous for the medieval Allaman Castle , built by the Count of Vaud in 1253.-Allaman Castle:...
- Aubonne
- EtoyEtoy, SwitzerlandEtoy is a municipality of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, located in the district of Morges.-Geography:Etoy has an area, , of . Of this area, or 67.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 6.7% is forested...
- Saint-PrexSaint-PrexSaint-Prex is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges.In 1973, St-Prex was awarded the Wakker Prize for the development and preservation of its architectural heritage.-History:...
- MorgesMorgesMorges is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges and is also the seat of the district.-History:...
- PréverengesPréverengesPréverenges is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Morges. It is a Suburb of the city of Lausanne.-Geography:...
- Saint-SulpiceSaint-Sulpice, VaudSaint-Sulpice is a municipality in Switzerland in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Ouest lausannois. It is a suburb of the city of Lausanne.-Geography:...