Discovering places of worship

Jun 4, 2022
Avenches - Visits and guided tours

Briefly erected as an episcopal see during the Middle Ages, Avenches has seen the construction of numerous places of worship attesting to the importance of the town over the centuries.

During this tour, your guide will take you to discover the different churches and places of worship in Avenches and their history and importance.
This tour will take you through the fields to Donatyre and its Romanesque church built in the 11th century from stones of the ancient Roman city of Aventicum.

Duration of the visit: 2 hours
Adult: CHF 25 (including bus ticket for the return journey)
Meeting point : Place de l'Eglise

For good walkers
Visit in French

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

Tel : +41 26 676 99 22

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Adults
CHF 15.-

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