Workshop – A Gourmet Workshop, Roman-style

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!

1. The History of Whetting One’s Appetite...

For a group; up to 25 people and depending on the selected workshop
Those visits exist only in French

A. Bois de Châtel
Language: French
Tour Length: approximately 2 to 3 hours
Price: CHF 200. – per group (payment onsite)
Meeting Point: Roman Museum, or another arranged location
Following a bus ride to the village of Oleyres, cross the “Bois de Châtel” woods in the footsteps of Helvetians while discovering the surrounding landscape. At the end of the tour, visit the most important Aventicum monuments.

B. Porte de l’Est
Language: French
Tour Length: 1.5 hours (90 minutes)
Price: CHF 120. – per group (payment onsite)
Meeting Point: Roman Museum, or another arranged location
Visit Aventicum’s most important monuments, up to the “Porte de l’Est”; the most well preserved part of the Roman wall.

C. The Roman Site of Avenches
Language: French
Tour Length: 1 hour
Price: CHF 80. – per group (payment onsite)
Meeting Point: Roman Museum, or another arranged location
Visit Aventicum’s most important monuments.

2. Sit down at the table to eat…
Those workshops exist in French or German

Tasting: You are the guests!

A. Gustatio I
Cum grano salis… (With a grain of salt…)
A Roman aperitif is served with appealing simplicity, including lots of freshness and spicy varieties. Food tasting that is full of surprises!

Per groups up to 40 people
Language: French, German or Italian
Activity Length: approximately 1 hour
Price: CHF 300.– per group up to 12 people / CHF 20.- per additionnal person
Drinks and spiced wine included (payment onsite)
Meeting Point: to be arranged with your guide

B. Gustatio II
Ab ovo usque ad mala… (From eggs to apples…)
A rich Roman aperitif is served, with a stimulating overview of cuisine from the Roman era, while respecting the kitchen rule of the ancients: ab ovo usque ad mala - from eggs to apples. The table that tells its very own stories…

Per groups up to 40 people
Language: French, German or Italian
Activity Length: approximately 1 hour
Price: CHF 400.– per group up to 8 people / CHF 45.- per additionnal person
Drinks and spiced wine included (payment onsite)
Meeting Point: to be arranged with your guide

Preparation: Get your aprons on!

C. Culina I
A journey into the universe of Roman cuisine’s tastes and aromas. Preparation of different specialities, according to the recipes of Apicius.

Per groups up to 20 people.
Language: French, German or Italian
Workshop Length: 1 hour and 30 minutes, food tasting in addition
Price: CHF 300.– per group up to 12 people / CHF 20.- per additionnal person
Drinks and spiced wine included (payment onsite)
Meeting Point: to be arranged with your guide

D. Culina II
A journey into the universe of Roman cuisine’s tastes and aromas. Preparation of different specialities resulting in a complete menu; according to the recipes of Apicius, while respecting the kitchen rule of the ancients: ab ovo usque ad mala - from eggs to apples.

Per groups up to 20 people.
Language: French, German or Italian
Workshop Length: 2 hours ; food tasting in addition
Price: CHF 400.– per group up to 8 people / CHF 45.- per additionnal person
Drinks and spiced wine included (payment onsite)
Meeting Point: to be arranged with your guide

E. Culina III (special for schools)
Introduction to the Roman cuisine’s tastes and aromas; a history of food used and table traditions in Roman times. Preparation of a small “Roman snack.”

For classes, starting at 7H; for up to 25 children and accompanying person(s).
Language: French, German or Italian
Workshop Length: approximately 1 hour ; tasting in addition
Price: CHF 400. – per workshop (payment onsite) / prices for smaller classes on request
Meeting Point: to be arranged with your guide

Information and Booking: Avenches Tourism Office