Vaud is the 4th largest canton in Switzerland in terms of size and the 3rd largest in population. Situated in Romandy (French-speaking canton), in the western part of the nation, it borders Neuchâtel (north), Fribourg and Bern (east), Valais and Lake Geneva (south), Geneva (south-west), as well as Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, in France (west).)
Population: Over 773,000 inhabitants)
Capital: Lausanne)
Other major cities: Montreux-Vevey, Yverdon-les-Bains)
Main attractions: Lavaux; Montreux Jazz Festival; Paléo Festival; Béjart Ballet Lausanne; International Hot-Air Balloon Festival; many museums and art galleries)
Nearest Airports: Lausanne-Blécherette Airport (QLS)