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SPRING 2021 Editorial During this year when all that has occurred invites us to review our rela- tionship with time, the canton of Vaud is becoming a key location for anyone interested in watchmaking. The crafts- manship of mechanical watchmak- ing and art mechanics, for which the region is renowned, now forms part 1 of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. A great moment to pay a visit to the museums dedicated to automata and timepieces in the Vaud Jura! Also a great moment to discover CRAFTSMANSHIP OF MECHANICAL AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT the region at a more relaxed pace and UNDER THE STARRY SKY exploring it by bicycle, with a range of routes to choose from for all levels of WATCHMAKING AND ART MECHA­ Total immersion in nature for a night, with only the endurance. Those who prefer to keep sky above the head. A themed experience to enjoy their feet on the ground will choose NICS RECOGNISED BY UNESCO to discover the town of Morges in the with the assistance of a professional guide. footsteps of two of its famous guests. Since 16 December 2020, the craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking And lovers of nature can look forward and art mechanics has been recognised as an intangible cultural heritage. to a unique experience with an oppor- This move marks the acknowledgement of a tradition that is deeply tunity to sleep under the stars. Happy reading ! rooted in the Vaud Jura region and highly valued by its inhabitants. Andreas Banholzer The craftsmanship of mechanical watch- tion of music boxes and automata, as well CEO, Vaud Promotion making and the manufacture of automata as a mechanical workshop as it would have and music boxes have now been defined by looked at the beginning of the 20th century, UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage. including a display of several authentic This inscription marks the recognition of a machines. Complementing this, the Musée strong watchmaking tradition that extends Baud in L’Auberson presents a collection of beyond borders. Cantonal borders first of all, antique mechanical music pieces, including with Vaud, Geneva, Neuchâtel, Bern and Jura, music boxes, automata and orchestrions. The but national ones as well, with the region of company REUGE SA in Sainte-Croix maintains Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and the city of the tradition of the manufacture of precision Besançon also involved on the French side. mechanical movements with modern and pres- A chance to learn how to build a bivouac together with family or This recognition takes on a particular impor- tigious music boxes that are highly popular friends in the Vaud Alps or the Jura – and dream the night away under tance in the canton of Vaud, however, as the with heads of state and royal families all over the starry sky. Organised with respect for nature and in compliance region of Sainte-Croix/L’Auberson, in the Vaud the world. Finally, in the Vallée de Joux, the with all applicable regulations, this will be an experience to enjoy in NEWSLETTER Jura region is the only location to combine Espace Horloger and the Musée Atelier Aude- the company of guides who will share their knowledge with the night’s GOES ELECTRONIC all of these crafts. Numerous artisans strive mars Piguet invites visitors to immerse them- participants. Each night focuses on a different subject, including star- From 2022, the document to perpetuate the craftsmanship involved in selves in the history of watchmaking. gazing in Les Diablerets and birdwatching in Solalex, in the Alps. In music boxes, automata, singing birds, antique This craftsmanship of mechanical watchmak- Pays-d’Enhaut, visitors can learn about cooking with wild plants, while you’re holding in your hands clocks, railway station music boxes, unique ing and art mechanics joins five other sites and in the Jura they’ll discover the fauna of La Givrine. They’ll listen to will be digital ! pieces or small watch series. These rare and events in the canton of Vaud listed by UNESCO, tales and legends in Le Pont in the Vallée de Joux, or go out and Our newsletter will be released in often little-known professions, which may highlighting the cultural wealth of the region. experience the trees in a hammock in the Sainte-Croix region. A wide digital form and will be available in even have risked disappearing altogether, are The terraced vineyards of Lavaux, Corbusi- range of microadventures as the perfect way to recharge batteries two versions : one for the media and now increasing in visibility. As a result, they er’s Le Lac villa, and the prehistoric pile dwell- and enjoy a change of scenery. This is the ideal opportunity for those one for travel agents, tour operators have been given the chance of being perpet- ings on the shores of Lake Geneva and Lake looking to re-establish contact with nature in a way that is compatible and MICE. This exclusive content will uated in a way that may inspire others to take Neuchâtel also form part of the world’s herit- with their love for the environment. be published by e-newsletter up to six up similar work. age. In parallel to this, the collection of audio lake-geneva-region.ch/star Visitors will have the opportunity to discover and video recordings of the Montreux Jazz times a year. the creations and secrets of these artisans at Festival is also included in the Memory of the the cutting edge of art mechanics at the Inter- World Register, while the Winegrowers’ Festi- A NEW WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS To stay up to date with news such as activities and events that may be of national Centre of Art Mechanics (CIMA) in val is listed as an intangible cultural heritage. OF AUDREY HEPBURN AND Sainte-Croix, which exhibits a historical collec- musees.ch interest to your readers or custom- IGNACE PADEREWKSI ers, simply register by using the form. This is the easiest way to ensure that A route accessible for everyone for discovering the you will receive news from the region charm of Tolochenaz, this neighbour to Morges in digital form, which is more environ- that so appealed to the actress and the pianist. mentally friendly and tailored specif- ically to your interests. Sign up here : myvaud.ch/medianews More news on our Media Corner : media.lake-geneva-region.ch Four kilometres in length and with 11 points of interest, the walk News in brief… – available free of charge in English, French and German on the Discover the canton of Two new Michelin stars Prestigious recognition Morges : Guide app – starts on Place Audrey Hepburn at the centre Vaud from home for Vaud A total of eleven following the reopening of of the village. From here, it takes visitors past various sites that were Since November 2020, the Vaud establishments are La Bavaria in Lausanne touched by the lives of the two artists. The actress’s home and the platform virtual.myvaud.ch featured in the 2021 edition This central brasserie, pretty church where her funeral was held, for example, as well as the has been offering multi- of this prestigious guide, with which dates back to 1881, pavilion that bears her name, with a mural created in her memory. media content relating to La Table du Lausanne Palace has been awarded the Ignace Paderewski and his wife were great lovers of nature, and the the region. A single address in Lausanne and Les Ateliers ICOMOS Prize for Historical path also takes in the home of their gardener, the dovecote and a is now available for listening in Vevey being the latest new Restaurant of the Year 2021. park that was part of the couple’s land. Plenty of spots full of charm to to the themes of the Fête additions. The Restaurant de This award recognises explore the area from a new perspective. The trail ends at the water’s des Vignerons, or for l’Hôtel de Ville de Crissier, establishments that strive edge, at the Maison de la Rivière on the Boiron river that runs through admiring the works in the however, continues to head to value and enhance their the village. The walk can be enjoyed in any season, and the app can Hermitage collection. the list with its three stars. historical heritage. provide guidance as well as cultural information. virtual.myvaud.ch guide.michelin.com/ch lake-geneva-region.ch/P669 lake-geneva-region.ch/V2542 PRESTIGIOUS RECOGNITION FOR PRANGINS HEADING STRAIGHT FOR SERENITY IN THE NEW SPA AT BEAU­RIVAGE PALACE The Swiss Heritage Society welcomes the development of Avenue d’Ouchy 60 the village near Nyon, which has succeeded in preserving its Much more than just a location for a massage, this vast space Case postale 1125 spirit while integrating strong demographic growth. of 1,500 m2 has been redesigned to provide an experience 1001 Lausanne - Suisse The Wakker Prize is an important retain the agricultural zones on the that appeals to all the senses. Tél. +41(0)21 613 26 26 award that is bestowed each year on outskirts of the village, while focus- Nestled in its lush green setting, the aroused take in all of the senses, the [email protected] a Swiss town or village that has worked ing on increasing density at the heart new Cinq Mondes spa at Beau-Rivage Cinq Mondes spa encompasses eight www.lake-geneva-region.ch to preserve and enhance its heritage. of the village and breathing new life Palace in Lausanne combines aesthet- care booths and two cloakrooms, Visitors to Prangins are familiar with its into the area. The old farm belonging ics and architecture to create the each equipped with a hammam, a emblematic castle in the classic French to the castle, for example, houses not perfect backdrop for pure relaxation.

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