Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery

Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery is a burial ground in Lausanne featuring symmetrical paths lined with cypress and lime trees alongside varied plantings. The grounds spread across multiple sections with organized rows of graves separated by green spaces and mature vegetation.

Construction began in 1922 under architect Alphonse Laverièrre and took nearly three decades to complete as a new burial ground for Lausanne. The site grew gradually to meet the city's expanding needs during the 20th century.

The cemetery serves as a place where the city remembers its most notable residents and visitors come to pay respects to fashion and sports pioneers buried here. Walking through the grounds, you encounter memorials that mark the lives of people who shaped the world beyond Lausanne's borders.

The cemetery is accessible by public bus from central Lausanne and located in a calm area with straightforward access to the main entrance. Marked pathways make it easy to navigate the grounds, and the layout is simple to follow on foot.

Coco Chanel's grave is adorned with carved lions representing her zodiac sign and features pearl inscriptions referencing her famous perfume Number 5. These personal touches make her resting place a distinctive spot that draws visitors interested in fashion history.

Location: Lausanne

Location: Lausanne District

Location: canton Vaud

Part of: list of cultural properties in Lausanne

Address: Route de Chavannes 2

Opening Hours: April-September Monday-Sunday 06:30-20:00; October-March 07:30-19:00

Phone: +41213155753

Email: inhumations-incinerations@lausanne.ch

Website: http://lausanne.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.51823,6.60245

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40