Enchanting village located in the Lavaux vineyards, a cultural landscape that has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. This landscape is an exceptional example of the interaction between man and the environment, visible in its terraced vineyards that are an integral part of the commune.

The evangelical church of San Sinforiano, built between 1520 and 1530, is one of the most significant buildings in the village. Built in ‘flamboyant’ Gothic style, the church was built on the site of an ancient medieval sanctuary, which in turn stood on the foundations of a Roman complex dating back to the 1st-2nd centuries. The church, with its distinctive style and history, is an important symbol of the religious and historical tradition of the place. The history of Saint-Saphorin has its roots in Roman times. The village, known as Glerula at that time, boasts a milestone dating back to 53 A.D., which testifies to its importance. During the Middle Ages, the village was known as Glérolles, and it is said that the town was destroyed by a landslide, which led Bishop Marius to rebuild the church on a higher location, dedicating it to Saint Symphorion. It was this that gave the village the name Saint-Saphorin. In 1893, pile dwellings were found, suggesting the presence of a lake village between 1500 and 600 B.C., but the presence of a Roman settlement is documented from the beginning of the village’s history. The village is also a point along the historic Via Francigena, the famous pilgrimage route that connected Canterbury to Rome, making it an important crossing point for medieval pilgrims. Today, Saint-Saphorin retains its rustic charm, with the winegrowers’ cellar celebrating the diversity of the vineyard, and the Port, along with the quiet beaches that remain meeting places for the inhabitants. Seasonal festivals, such as spring, harvest and Christmas, are occasions for the community to strengthen social ties and celebrate local traditions together.