Chexbres

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Coordinates: 46°29′N, 6°46′E

Chexbres
Country Switzerland Coat of Arms of Chexbres
Canton Vaud
District Lavaux
46°29′N, 6°46′E
Population 2,031  (2000s)
  - Density 949 /km² (2,458 /sq.mi.)
Area 2.14 km² (0.8 sq mi)
Elevation 589 m (1,932 ft)
Postal code 1071
Mayor Bernard Bovy
Demonym Les Chexbriens
Surrounded by Puidoux, Rivaz, Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux)
Website www.chexbres.ch
Chexbres (Switzerland)
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Chexbres is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Vaud, located in the district of Lavaux. Chexbres is a wine-growing village and enjoys a good selection of local vintages. It also has one of the most breathtaking views of lake Geneva, and therefore is nicknamed "balcon du Léman".

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