Guided Tour – Avenches, Medieval Town

Guided Tour – The Roman Museum

Avenches

During the Roman Museum’s guided tour, you will discover the fascinating story of the 20,000 Hevetians who lived in Aventicum, the former capital of Roman Helvetia. Its precious treasures, as well as the astonishing link between the Roman emperors and Aventicum, the exceptional gold bust of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, and a mysterious dodecahedron: these precious objects discovered during archaeological excavations will astound you.

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Guided Tour – The Roman Site

Avenches

Grandeur and splendour! These thrilling impressions will capture your imagination during your visit of Aventicum’s prestigious vestiges, at the ancient capital of Roman Helvetia, whose history will astound you.

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Guided Tour – The Site and the Roman Museum

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Treasures of the Roman Museum’s collection, the ancient site’s beauty and its prestigious monuments lead you on a fabulous journey to Aventicum.

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Guided Tour – The Site and the Roman Baths

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In Roman times, public baths played an important role in society. They were an integral part of Aventicum’s monumental architectural landscape, where there were several thermal baths, including the largest in the vicinity of the Forum.

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Workshop – A Gourmet Workshop, Roman-style

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A walk to discover Aventicum’s vestiges, followed by a tasting or a workshop to learn about the secrets of Roman cuisine. The Aventicum à la carte tour, accompanied by Apicius the Gourmet, offers you a choice of three themed tours to discover the ancient capital of Roman Helvetia and for journeys to the world of ancient flavours. Combine these modules according to your own taste!

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Avenches, member of “The Most Beautiful Villages in Switzerland”

Avenches

Avenches or Aventicum, the former capital of Roman Helvetia, is located on the top of a hill, from where it gazes down at the vestiges of its glorious past, three quarters of which still slumber in the soil. Although the archeological site is one of Switzerland’s most important ones, today’s village has kept its charm boasting central streets complete with arcades, irregular stairs, a 13th-century castle, medieval monuments and historic buildings.

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