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The old town of Avenches and the Benneville Tower

Aug 7, 2022
Avenches - Visits and guided tours

Let yourself be surprised by the fascinating historical past of the old town of Avenches during this guided tour open to all.

Duration of the visit: 1.30 hour
Adults: CHF 15.00
Children free up to 12 years old
Meeting point : Place de l'Église

In French:
- Saturday 25 June 2022 at 10.30 am
- Sunday 7 August 2022 at 10.30 am

In German:
- Saturday 25 June 2022 at 1.30 pm
- Sunday 7 August 2022 at 1.30 pm

Reservation required online or at the Avenches Tourist Office

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

Tel : +41 26 676 99 22

Links
Tickets
Prices
Price
Adults
CHF 15.-
Children up to 12 years old
Free

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Aventicum – Capital of Roman Helvetia
The habits and customs of Aventicum’s inhabitants 2000 years ago included entertaining themselves at the arena by attending gladiator fights, taking time for their well-being, as well as basking and relaxing at the thermal baths. This Roman city was the capital of the Helvetii people, numbering 20,000 souls at the time; a settlement that rose to be a colony and was placed under the Emperor’s protection. Its influence and outreach extended far and wide, from the north to the south of the Alps. Evidence from this sumptuous and flourishing era are still visible today when visiting the Roman Site’s vestiges of its imposing monuments and the Roman Museum’s impressive collection of ancient objects.