SwitzerlandCanton de Vaud 4 · Canton of Vaud
What is Lavaux?
In the exam (French)
Qu'est-ce que Lavaux ?
- aAn area of terraced vineyards on the shore of Lake GenevaUne région de vignes en terrasses au bord du LémanCorrect answer
- bA ski resort in the Vaud Alps with a glacierUne station de ski des Alpes vaudoises avec un glacier
- cA farming plain in the north of the canton, along the Broye riverUne plaine agricole du nord du canton, au bord de la Broye
- dA valley in the Jura known for its watchmaking workshopsUne vallée du Jura connue pour ses ateliers d'horlogerie
Why?
Lavaux is a terraced vineyard that slopes down to Lake Geneva (le Léman), between Lausanne and Montreux. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.
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