Avenches: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Avenches is associated with the former Roman capital Aventicum; Roman evidence includes Roman ruins, a Roman amphitheatre and a Roman museum. The Haras in Avenches is associated with the breeding and ongoing development of Franches-Montagnes horses. Thus, two specific themes meet here: Roman history and Franches-Montagnes horses.

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Orientation

Avenches Tourism is located in the town centre and provides information about activities and leisure opportunities in Avenches and the region. For further orientation in Vaud, you can also compare Nyon, Lausanne, Vaud Jura, Lavaux, La Vallée, Morges and Oron.

Geographical Location

In approximate straight-line distance, La Tène, a named mapped feature, is recorded around 13.8 km north of the mapped centre of Avenches, Mont Vully around 9.8 km to the northeast, Collège St. Michel around 12.5 km to the southeast, Château d'Amont around 16.9 km to the southeast, Montagne de Boudry around 20.6 km to the west, Käsenberg around 24.1 km to the southeast and Ile d'Ogoz around 21.2 km to the south of Avenches.

Nature

Avenches is associated with the characteristic natural landscapes of the Broye region.

Hiking

Hiking routes for beginners, intermediate hikers and experienced hikers are described in Avenches and its surroundings.

For the higher-level travel overview: Vaud.