Aigle: Roc de Veyges
Few places in Vaud have a history as closely tied to vine growing as Roc de Veyges. This vine-covered outcrop lies above Yvorne, a winegrowing commune in the Vaudois Chablais at the eastern end of Lake Geneva. Its slopes stand over the Rhône Valley, where the river’s broad plain meets the pre-Alpine foothills. Yvorne is one of Vaud’s recognised wine appellations, producing white wines principally from Chasselas grapes. The vineyards around Roc de Veyges form part of a working agricultural landscape, with narrow local roads and scattered settlement between Aigle and the valley floor. Nearby Aigle is home to a medieval castle housing the Vaud Museum of Vine, Wine and Labels.
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Few towns in Vaud have a history as closely tied to winegrowing as Aigle. Set in the Rhône Valley, at the meeting point of the Alpine foothills and the Rhône plain, it is surrounded by the terraced vineyards of the Chablais wine region. The Grande Eau runs through the town, while Château d’Aigle, whose origins reach back to the 12th century, rises above its historic centre. The castle houses the Musée de la vigne, du vin et de l’étiquette, devoted to viticulture, wine and labels. Aigle also serves as a rail junction for excursions towards the Vaud Alps. Browse other webcams across Vaud to place this wine-country setting in a wider geographic context.
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Vaud has served as a French-speaking heartland within Switzerland since 1803. Its territory runs from the Jura foothills across the fertile plateau to the shores of Lake Geneva and the Vaud Alps, giving the canton a notably varied geography. Lausanne, the cantonal capital, rises above the lake and is home to the International Olympic Committee; nearby, the terraced vineyards of Lavaux are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Along the eastern lakeshore, Château de Chillon stands beside the water near Montreux, while the Alpine resorts above it lead into higher country. Winegrowing, lake transport and urban culture all shape daily life here. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Lake Geneva.
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