Avenches, also known as Aventicum, is a charming town in Switzerland with a rich Roman history. The remains of ancient Aventicum, once the capital of the Roman province of Helvetia, attract visitors from all over the world. In addition to the fascinating archaeological sites, Avenches also offers a picturesque old town surrounded by beautiful countryside.

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1. Abbey Church of Payerne – Sanctuary of the Cigognier loop from Murten/Morat

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2. Abbey Church of Payerne – Wessling Bay Nature Reserve loop from Payerne

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3. Route-de-Misery Passage – Sanctuary of the Cigognier loop from Avenches

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02:23

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Elevation 470 m

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Tuesday 10 March

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59 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Avenches, Broye-Vully, Fribourg, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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Grottes des Roches Grises

View of the Broye Delta and Lake Murten

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Roman Amphitheater and Medieval Town of Avenches

Wessling Bay Nature Reserve

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Aventicum Roman Ruins and Amphitheater

1. Abbey Church of Payerne – Sanctuary of the Cigognier loop from Murten/Morat

2. Abbey Church of Payerne – Wessling Bay Nature Reserve loop from Payerne

3. Route-de-Misery Passage – Sanctuary of the Cigognier loop from Avenches

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