"The Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, stretching for about 30 km along the south-facing northern shores of Lake Geneva from the Chateau de Chillon to the eastern outskirts of Lausanne in the Vaud region, cover the lower slopes of the mountainside between the villages and the lake. Although there is some evidence that vines were grown in the area in Roman times, the present vine terraces can be traced back to the 11th century, when Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries controlled the area. It is an outstanding example of a centuries-long interaction between people and their environment, developed to optimize local resources so as to produce a highly valued wine that has always been important to the economy."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
Postcard 1
Weinbergterrasen un das Dof Sint-Saphorin. Vineyard terrace of Saint Saphorin village, Lavaux. Postcard issued by Swiss Post to commemorate the matching Lavaux UNESCO World Heritage stamps used. Thanks to Zasa of Switzerland.
Postcard 2
Lavaux is located at the edgoe of Lake Ceneva and produces some of the best wines. Nice stamps used. Thanks to Pierre of Switzerland.
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