Musical Performance – Avenches Tattoo In collaboration with the Avenches Tattoo, Estavayer-le-Lac Region welcomes the Music of the Marine Corps for a musical performance in the heart of the medieval town. Find out more about: + Musical Performance – Avenches Tattoo
Bénichon Festival of the countryside In September, we celebrate the Bénichon in the Broye! Find out more about: + Bénichon Festival of the countryside
Sigillum Bestiarum - Romain Buffetrille From September 17 to December 31, 2026, Romain Buffetrille’s oil paintings will take over the Musée d’Estavayer-le-Lac and its frogs. Find out more about: + Sigillum Bestiarum - Romain Buffetrille
Medieval festival Chainmail, armour and swords... The rose city transports its visitors to the Middle Ages for an entire weekend. Find out more about: + Medieval festival
Artisans Days Estavayer-le-Lac old town has been home to the workshops and studios of devoted craftsmen and women for many years. The crafts they practise are fascinating and call for the mastery of unique skills. Find out more about: + Artisans Days
Large gatherings of waterbirds With binoculars and cameras in hand, the walkers criss-cross the Grande Cariçaie for two hours accompanied by a guide. Find out more about: + Large gatherings of waterbirds
Scavenger Hunt and Chocolate Fondue With family or friends, the treasure hunt is an original activity that takes adventurers through the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve. Find out more about: + Scavenger Hunt and Chocolate Fondue
The Nativity Trail The Nativity Trail offers a magical stroll through the medieval streets of Estavayer-le-Lac. Find out more about: + The Nativity Trail
Christmas Run Once a year, Estavayer-le-Lac plays host to a race of a very special kind, combining sport, laughter, fancy dress and a chance to explore the medieval town. Find out more about: + Christmas Run
Hanging of the Perch In Estavayer-le-Lac, it is a tradition, you don't burn the winter man to make the cold season go away: you burn the perch ! Find out more about: + Hanging of the Perch
Carnival of Estavayer In the middle of winter, when the days are short and cold, Estavayer-le-Lac wakes up to the thundering sound of the Guggenmusiks for a wildly agitated weekend ! Find out more about: + Carnival of Estavayer
Easter Bunny’s enigma Come and have fun to solve the Easter Bunny's enigma. Discover the Old Town of Estavayer-le-Lac. Find out more about: + Easter Bunny’s enigma
LudiMania’k For a weekend, the medieval town of Estavayer-le-Lac becomes the largest open-air playground! An entire weekend devoted to fun and discovery awaits players from 3 to 13 years old. Find out more about: + LudiMania’k
Rose Festival Every two years, Estavayer-le-Lac, known as "la Cité à la Rose", celebrates its floral emblem during the Rose Festival. Find out more about: + Rose Festival
Trikids Terra Want to discover triathlon? Or already a follower of this discipline? No problem, the Triclub Esta Broye has planned different routes to suit all levels! Find out more about: + Trikids Terra