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Avenches
In the heart of nature

In the heart of nature

Nature

Renaturation of the Eau Noire

The Eau Noire route has been completely renatured to encourage biodiversity.

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Culture and Heritage

The Roman Site of Aventicum

This easy, accessible hike lets everyone discover the grandeur of Roman Helvetica’s ancient city of Aventicum, through its vestiges.

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Nature

The storks from Avenches

The only nesting place in French-speaking Switzerland, Avenches welcomes every year nearly 30 couples of storks who come to raise their young.

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Nature

Refuge de la Reine Berthe

Nestled in the heart of the Bois de Châtel, the Refuge de la Reine Berthe offers breathtaking views of Avenches.

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Visits and guided tours

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!

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Natural sites
Nature

Forest Botanical Trail of the Bois de Châtel

Located in the Bois de Châtel on the heights of Avenches, the Botanical Trail invites the walker to discover different forest species.

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Natural sites
Cheseaux-Noréaz