Summer begins here
Feel like warming up in the Canton of Vaud?
This summer, discover four Vaudois hidden gems where you cultivate the art of taking your time. From Vallée de Joux to Payerne, and from Echallens to Pays-d’Enhaut, each region reveals its own atmosphere and assets: preserved nature, living heritage, soft activities, and local encounters.
Ideal for holidays with friends or family, these easy-to-reach getaways offer multiple discoveries and moments of sharing. Is exploring off the beaten track your thing? Choose your destination and let the Vaudois summer enchant you.
Vallée de Joux
Essential, pure and simple
Vallée de Joux awakens under a soft golden light. Enjoy a day at the rhythm of Vaudois summer: swimming, walking, kids’ activities as well as gourmet experiences await you in this beautiful region. To extend this amazing experince, head to the caves of Vallorbe where an underground world carved by time offers a magical spectacle. A programme that refreshes you like nothing on earth during the summer!
Echallens
Heritage, soft and sweet
Between the green hills and historic alleys of Echallens nestles a living treasure: the typographic workshop at Le Cadratin. In this old building, some arts and crafts of yesteryear come alive. Thanks to traditional letterpresses, the art of lettering is shown with passion, precision, and poetry. A unique experience that reveals the artisanal and cultural soul of Echallens.
Payerne
Tradition in motion
The walls of Payerne tell its history. When exploring its heritage and local expertise, take a break at the Brasserie Artisanale Broyarde. This is where beers are brewed on site. Their crisp and generous aromas are perfect to enjoy the summer atmosphere.
Pays-d’Enhaut
Panorama and poetry
At sunset, golden shafts of light envelop the landscapes of
Pays-d’Enhaut. Climbing up slowly over meadows and forests, they reach the grandiose panorama of the Vaudois Alps. A relaxing retro trip that lets you end your day in style in
Pays-d’Enhaut.
Even more adventures in our regions this summer
