{"id":2529,"date":"2023-08-09T16:27:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T14:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/?page_id=2529"},"modified":"2025-12-11T15:33:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:33:14","slug":"living-canton-vaud","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/en\/living-canton-vaud\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in the Canton of Vaud\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row justify-content-center\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-10 col-xl-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"is-style-heading-p\">Are you looking for an authentic and a safe and stimulating region where you can make the most of your life? Are you into culture, thrills and innovation to spice up your everyday life? Welcome to the Canton of Vaud!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The art of living, Vaudois style&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VivreVaud_jonathanviey-7723-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VivreVaud_jonathanviey-7723-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VivreVaud_jonathanviey-7723-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VivreVaud_jonathanviey-7723-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VivreVaud_jonathanviey-7723-749x500.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VivreVaud_jonathanviey-7723-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VivreVaud_jonathanviey-7723-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/VivreVaud_jonathanviey-7723-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Jonathan Viey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An exceptional setting where everyone can find fulfilment&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One single stay in the Canton of Vaud is sufficient to discover an extraordinary environment and a state of mind that meets all the conditions needed to enjoy a fulfilling life. Indeed, you will find a region where life is good\u2026 and where you can live well!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the Canton of Vaud is:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list editor-list\">\n<li>A region of breathtaking beauty and great diversity: Lake Geneva and its subtle reflections, its multicoloured vineyards, mountains, and paradisical sites will soon win over your heart.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thirteen regions to explore: they\u2019re all as unique as they\u2019re different! Their abundant terroir and fantastic gastronomic and cultural offers will amaze you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A stimulating collective energy: its network of talents and its economic and intellectual abundance will make all the difference for each of your projects.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sense of security and reliability: its political stability, the efficiency of its institutions and the Vaudois-style art of living will incite you to make long-term plans.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A perfect balance between professional and academic opportunities and rejuvenating leisure\u202factivities: in other words, a place where everyone can fulfil themselves.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"tabs \"  style=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"active\" data-tab-nav=\"0\">Recognised expertise <\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-tab-nav=\"1\">Innovation and health <\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-tab-nav=\"2\">A good place to settle <\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab active\" data-tab-content=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thanks to its two labels, the Canton of Vaud values local companies and terroir products that contribute to the canton\u2019s national and international reputation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/ambassadeur\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">VAUD AMBASSADEUR<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> label brings together companies and institutions that promote and defend fundamental values such as respect, ethics and sustainability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/vaud-certifie-dici\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">VAUD CERTIFI\u00c9 D\u2019ICI<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> label guarantees the proximity, diversity, authenticity, and traceability of more than 1,800 Vaudois products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In short: the Canton of Vaud stands for the dedication to excellence at the service of quality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab\" data-tab-content=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a fundamental asset for good living, the Canton of Vaud features research and innovation centres, incubators, colleges, and a health care network.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Canton of Vaud offers a truly stimulating innovation hub by bringing together and connecting universities, colleges, research centres, investors, and entrepreneurs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Canton of Vaud is often referred to as \u201cHealth Valley\u201d because of its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuv.ch\/fr\/chuv-home\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">University Hospital Centre<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (CHUV) and the high-level specialists active in and around it. The canton is therefore in a position to offer a variety of treatments ranging from advanced medical care to rest cures, which guarantee better physical and mental health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Being built with enthusiasm and dynamism, Vaudois excellence owes nothing to chance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab\" data-tab-content=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Canton of Vaud is one of Switzerland\u2019s most cosmopolitan regions. Would you like to settle here? We accompany you step by step.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All related information is on our \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaud.ch\/en\/practical-tips\/\">Practical Tips<\/a>\u201d page.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The website of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaud-bienvenue.ch\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cantonal Office for the Integration of Foreigners and the Prevention of Racism<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will inform you about the administrative procedures related to you moving here, labour market conditions, how to find a place to stay, and the various ways of learning French.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Welcome to the Canton of Vaud!\u00a0<\/span><span 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