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?
Or as a true explorer of ancient eras, would you rather wander around the Roman site and visit the thermal baths, discover the Museum’s extraordinary archaeological repository?
A visit to the national stud farm and a gourmet walk, sprinkled with delicious short breaks inspired by Roman cuisine and luxurious recipes from Apicius, antiquity’s most famous foodie, complete this tantalizing offer.
Let yourself be tempted…Avenches serves up countless possibilities!
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 – 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.
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Publics guided tours and workshops
Avenches | 7 janvier 2024
Discovering animals with a wildlife photographer
In the company of a wildlife photographer, take advantage of the dawn to meet the wild inhabitants of our woods and copses.
See more Avenches | 14 février 2024
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 | 27 février 2024
"Avenches the Gauloise", the Celts in Avenches in Roman Museum
This temporary exhibition will present numerous unpublished Gallic finds
See more Avenches | 16 mars 2024
Roman cooking workshop
A journey into the world of the tastes and aromas of Roman cuisine.
See more Avenches | 28 avril 2024
The life of the beavers of the Broye
Known for its building skills, the beaver is mainly active at night.
See more Avenches | 14 mai 2024
The old town of Avenches by night
Discover Avenches at nightfall in a secret atmosphere, far from the bustle of the day
See more Avenches | 25 mai 2024
Cycling between Roman museums
An original way to discover the Roman museums of Avenches and Vallon is offered on this guided cycle tour.
See more Avenches | 2 juin 2024
In the shoes of an archaeologist
Guided tour by an archaeologist who has been active in Avenches for many years
See more Avenches | 15 juin 2024
A Gourmet Walk, Roman-style
A guided tour open to all to discover the Roman site of Aventicum and enjoy specialties inspired by Apicius le Gourmand.
See more Avenches | 23 juin 2024
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 | 14 juillet 2024
In the shoes of a forest ranger
Walk in the heart of the Bois de Châtel accompanied by the forest ranger
See more Avenches | 3 août 2024
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 | 24 août 2024
Aventicum seen from the lake
Cruise on the lake and discover the Roman past of the region.
See more Avenches | 7 septembre 2024
Roman aperitif at sunset from the Tornallaz
Just to whet your appetite...
See more Avenches | 8 septembre 2024
In the shoes of a birdwatcher
The Three Lakes region is an essential stop for migratory birds from the north, whether they are wintering or just passing.
See more Avenches | 21 septembre 2024
Avenches, from the Middle Ages to today
Let yourself be surprised by the exciting historical past of the old town of Avenches!
See more Avenches | 16 novembre 2024
Aventicum, the treasures of the archaeological depot
The archaeological depot of the Roman Site and Museum contains more than 99% of the objects discovered during the excavations on the Aventicum site.
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