Lutry

Lutry is a common Suisse of the Canton of Vaud, located in the District of Lavaux.

Geography

Lutry is located on northern bank of the Lac Léman. Lutry belongs to the area that one calls Lavaux, rich area in the production of the Vin. It represents for much common a knack and easy forming integral part of the Agglomération lausannoise.

History

  • In 1984, during the construction of a carpark, 24 Menhir S of which largest of 13 tons and dating from the beginning of the Bronze Age (- 1800) were discovered along the Lutryve.

  • Lutry in addition counts several myths with its credit. Such as for example, history of the Sheep without head reigning as a Master on the tops of Lutry, attacking the too courageous and corrosive dogs oppressed.

  • Indeed, Berthe with the large foot, marries Pip the brief (father of Charlemagne) had received in homage a monkey. one day, she visited Switzerland and stopped in an inn which was located at Lutry. To thank the inhabitants for their kindness, Berthe offered the monkey to them. For this reason, according to the legend, the inhabitants of Lutry are currently called: monkeys.


Demonstrations

Celebrates Grape harvest
  • Site of the festival

External bonds

  • Official site
  • Site of firemen (SDIS)

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