Switzerland 🇨🇭Visit Canton de Vaud 🇨🇭

🇫🇷🇮🇹🇺🇦🇻🇪🇨🇭🛫🇬🇧The canton of Vaud is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland and is located in the region of Roman Switzerland. The capital of the canton is Lausanne. It is the second most populous canton in Switzerland after Zurich and is known for its Lake Léman, its mountains and its wines. It is also home to several internationally renowned educational institutions, such as the University of Lausanne and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. The canton of Vaud is a major tourist center, with attractions such as the Château de Chillon, the Jura National Park, and the medieval town of Gruyères. The canton of Vaud has a rich and diverse history. The region has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and the Romans founded several cities in the region, including Lausanne. During the Middle Ages, the canton of Vaud was part of the County of Vaud, which was ruled by the Counts of Savoy. In the 15th century, the canton joined the Swiss Confederation and became an independent canton in 1803.