The Cimetière du Bois-de-Vaux is the largest cemetery located in Lausanne and among the most beautiful in Switzerland. Designed by Swiss architect Alphonse Laverrière, it was built between 1922 and 1924, and is renowned for its harmonious blend of architecture and landscaping. The cemetery covers a sprawling area, organized with symmetrical paths, green spaces, and colonnaded structures, creating a serene and contemplative environment.
Cimetière du Bois-de-Vaux
Cimetière du Bois-de-Vaux
Cimetière du Bois-de-Vaux in fall
The Cimetière du Bois-de-Vaux is the final resting place of several notable figures, including Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic Games, and French architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.
grave of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
tomb of Swiss architect Alphonse Laverrière
Pierre de Coubertin's burial site
Among other distinguished graves are those of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, the iconic fashion designer, and Paul Robert, renowned for creating the Robert dictionary.
tomb of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel
