Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery, Cultural heritage cemetery in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The cemetery features symmetrical paths lined with tall cypress trees, lime trees, and diverse vegetation covering an expansive burial ground.
Construction of the cemetery began in 1922 under architect Alphonse Laverièrre's direction and required nearly three decades to complete.
The cemetery holds status as a Class A Swiss cultural property and includes notable graves of fashion designer Coco Chanel and Olympic Games founder Pierre de Coubertin.
Visitors can reach the cemetery using bus lines 25 toward Bourdonnette or lines 1 and 6 toward Maladiere from central Lausanne.
Coco Chanel's grave displays sculpted lions representing her zodiac sign and pearl inscriptions referencing her perfume Number 5.
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: May 11, 2025 03:52
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