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Guided Tour – Avenches, Medieval Town

In a region where religious and linguistic borders are never far away, the surprising story of Avenches and its medieval past.

The number of participants in the guided tours is limited to 4. We would like to thank participants in advance for observing the health measures in force.

For a group; up to 25 people.
Languages: French, German, English, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese
Tour Length: 1 hour
Price: CHF 100. – per group (payment on invoice)
Price for schools: CHF 80.- (payement on invoice)
Meeting Point: Roman Museum, or another arranged location

Information and Booking: Avenches Tourism Office

  • Office du Tourisme d'Avenches
  • Place de l'Eglise 3
  • 1580 Avenches - CH


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