Visiting Avenches with a guide
Would you like to go back in time to the Middle Ages, to discover the old town or to look for hidden treasures?
Guided tours for groups and schools
Avenches
Guided Tour - Swiss National Stud Farm
Located near Avenches, the Swiss National Stud is a federal competence center for horse breeding.
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Guided Tour – The Old Town of Avenches and Benneville Tower
In a region where religious and linguistic borders are never far away, the surprising story of Avenches and its medieval past.
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Guided Tour – The Roman Museum
On this museum tour, you’ll find out the daily history of the ancient capital’s Helvetians and discover historic Aventicum’s hidden treasures.
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Guided Tour – The Roman Site
The grandeur and splendour of Aventicum, Roman Helvetia’s capital, is revealed to you by its prestigious and epic vestiges, still visible today.
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Guided Tour – The Site and the Roman Museum
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
In Roman times, public baths played an important role in society and formed a part of Aventicum’s monumental architectural landscape.
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Guided Tour – The Old Town of Avenches
In a region where religious and linguistic borders are never far away, the surprising story of Avenches and its medieval past.
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Guided Tour – The Old Town of Avenches by night
Away from the hustle and bustle of the day, discover the old town of Avenches and its history by moonlight.
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Stories – When a stone tells stories
A storyteller tells you about Greek and Roman mythology in the Museum of Aventicum, the capital of the Helvetii.
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Guided Tour – A Gourmet Walk, Roman-style
A guided tour to discover the Roman site of Aventicum, punctuated by small gourmet breaks inspired by Apicius recipes.
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Aperitif to meet the Romans
Just to whet your appetite...
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Workshop - Roman Theatre
This workshop takes you along to the discovery of a Roman theatre, its atmosphere and its backstage before playing a short play.
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Cooking workshop - special schools - CULINA schools
Introduction to the tastes and aromas of Roman cuisine, the history of the foods used and table manners.
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Cooking workshop - CULINA
A journey into the world of the tastes and aromas of Roman cuisine.
See more Publics guided tours and workshops The National Stud Farm, the daily capital of horses
The Swiss National Stud Farm is full of activities and know-how in many fields and professions.
See more Discovering the Brasserie du Triumvirat
Immerse yourself in the world of craft brewing on a guided tour of the Brasserie du Triumvirat in Avenches.
See more The life of the beavers of the Broye
Known for its building skills, the now-protected beaver expands its territory by taking advantage of river restoration.
See more The old town of Avenches by night
Away from the hustle and bustle of the day, discover the old town of Avenches and its history by moonlight.
See more Discover Les Biolles Farm
Take your child to discover the life of animals at Les Biolles Farm for an afternoon!
See more Aventicum, its site and its thermal baths
Your guide will take you to discover the various monumental remains of the town of Aventicum.
See more Walking along the Roman wall
During a walk lasting just under two hours, discover the 5.5 km of this colossal structure built almost 2,000 years ago.
See more The life of the storks at the Swiss National Stud Farm
Come and meet the most surprising resident of the Swiss National Stud Farm: the white stork!
See more In the shoes of a forest ranger
Discover the Bois de Châtel with a forest ranger: a captivating walk in the heart of nature and its hidden treasures.
See more Around the conservation-restoration sites in Avenches
A unique opportunity to discover the many renovation projects that the Avenches Roman Site and Museum have been undertaking for many years.
See more Aventicum with the Little Tourist Train
Depart from the Avenches Campsite and explore the Roman site of Avenches on a mini-train accompanied by a guide.
See more Aventicum seen from the lake
Embark on a cruise on Lake Murten and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Aventicum, capital of the Helvetii.
See more Roman aperitif at sunset from the Tornallaz
Just to whet your appetite...
See more Avenches, from the Middle Ages to today
Let yourself be surprised by the fascinating historical past of the old town of Avenches during this guided tour open to all.
See more Famous guests of Avenches
Alexandre Dumas, Mozart and Turner are among the many famous visitors to Avenches. Follow in their footsteps on a guided tour full of anecdotes.
See more Aventicum, the treasures of the archaeological depot
The archaeological depot of Aventicum holds over 99% of the objects uncovered during excavations at the Roman site and museum.
See more Avenches | 18 July 2025
The National Stud Farm, the daily capital of the horse
The Swiss National Stud Farm is full of activities and know-how in many fields and professions.
See more Avenches | 4 May 2025
The life of the beavers of the Broye
Known for its building skills, the beaver is mainly active at night.
See more Avenches | 13 May 2025
The old town of Avenches by night
Away from the hustle and bustle of the day, discover the old town of Avenches and its history by moonlight.
See more Avenches | 22 June 2025
The life of the storks at the Swiss National Stud Farm
Come and meet the most surprising resident of the Swiss National Stud Farm: the white stork!
See more Avenches | 31 May 2025
Aventicum, its site and its thermal baths
Your guide will take you to discover the various monumental remains of the town of Aventicum.
See more Avenches | 19 July 2025
Around the conservation-restoration sites in Avenches
A unique opportunity to discover the renovation projects that the Avenches Roman Site and Museum have been undertaking for many years.
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