Vaud: History & Tradition
The Canton of Vaud was originally Savoy territory, but was later conquered by Berne. It only gained independence through Napoleon, on 24 January 1798, after more than two centuries of subjugation to Berne. The Canton of Vaud joined the Swiss Confederation on 14 April 1803.
Tradition – Lutry Grape Harvest Festival
The Lutry Grape Harvest Festival consists of three days of celebration in the old town and its wine cellars, which open to everyone. The well attended procession, with its children's parade is held on the Sunday. The annual event is very well attended.
Culinary tradition
Papet Vaudois
A traditional dish in the Canton of Vaud, papet is a mixture of pears and potatoes (boiled to form a soft "papette"). Cream, white wine or vinegar are sometimes added. Papet is traditionally accompanied by Vaudeois sausage or sausage with cabbage.
Here is the recipe for the fish version of papet, a variant which replaces the traditional sausage with trout or flounder.
Print recipe (in French - 469 KB)
Traditional products
- Tomme Vaudoise
- Taillé de Goumoens
- Boutefas
- Bouchon Vaudois
