Events in Avenches

The Gallic past of Avenches is revealed through objects of daily life.

A booklet with games for young visitors and families accompanies the visit to the temporary exhibition Avenches la Gauloise.

Located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Château in the former district prisons, disused since 1964, the Galerie du Château has been exhibiting artists from all horizons since 1977.

Discover Avenches at nightfall in a secret atmosphere, far from the bustle of the day

This play is presented by the cultural committee of Avenches

One Saturday a month during the summer, the Place de l'Eglise hosts a market selling local produce.

Share your passion for drawing with Lucie, a 26-year-old illustrator and architect. Sketch the Roman site of Avenches with her help and tips for 2 hours.

Les site et musée romains d'Avenches proposent chaque mois une conférence sur la vie des habitants d'Aventicum.

The dance school Vis à Vis welcomes you again to the annual performance in Avenches.

An original way to discover the Roman museums of Avenches and Vallon is offered on this guided cycle tour.

The Avenches Open Air festival is all about festive rock music and atmosphere!

Located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Château in the former district prisons, disused since 1964, the Galerie du Château has been exhibiting artists from all horizons since 1977.

Guided tour by an archaeologist who has been active in Avenches for many years

The FEI Eventing Nations Cup will take place at IENA. The competition consists of three equestrian disciplines, which are ridden by horse and rider pairs: dressage, cross-country and show jumping.

A guided tour open to all to discover the Roman site of Aventicum and enjoy specialties inspired by Apicius le Gourmand.

Come and meet the most surprising resident of the Swiss National Stud Farm: the white stork!

Nearly 100 exhibitors will animate the large art and craft market in the courtyard of the Castle of Avenches

All summer long, the Avenches Camping-Plage will be hosting stalls from local market gardeners and artisans.

Walk in the heart of the Bois de Châtel accompanied by the forest ranger

As the federal government's centre of competence for the breeding and keeping of horses and equines, the Swiss National Stud Farm is full of activities and know-how in many areas and professions.

Located along the rue Centrale and on the Place de l'Eglise, the flea market of Avenches is an opportunity to hunt beautiful objects with a unique character.

Discover the Swiss national Stud Farm

The traditional celebration of the National Day is an opportunity for the inhabitants to meet and share a moment of conviviality

Your guide will take you to discover the various monumental remains of the town of Aventicum.

Cruise on the lake and discover the Roman past of the region.

This international music festival is now known as the 2nd biggest event of its type in Switzerland and is held in the magical Roman amphitheatre in Avenches.

Mitwirkende: Avenches Tattoo

Located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Château in the former district prisons, disused since 1964, the Galerie du Château has been exhibiting artists from all horizons since 1977.

This great parade in the streets of the city of Avenches present the orchestras of show as well as formations invited!

The Avenches National Equestrian Institute (IENA) organise an equestrian festival for all horse lovers.

Just to whet your appetite...

The Three Lakes region is an essential stop for migratory birds from the north, whether they are wintering or just passing through during the cold season.

Let yourself be surprised by the fascinating historical past of the old town of Avenches during this guided tour open to all.

The archaeological depot of the Roman Site and Museum of Avenches contains more than 99% of the objects discovered during the excavations on the Aventicum site.

St. Nicholas invites you to parade and share an enjoyable moment with him !

Avenches Carnival is shaking the city up from the winter season to the sound of Guggenmusiks and to the rythme of the colourful processions.