Morat - Estavayer-le-Lac
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Vélo lac Estavayer-le-Lac (©Sandra Mumprecht)
449.98089599609
Payerne Abbey Church
As it is often the case, the first monastery, built in around 950 AD, was constructed on the walls of Carolingian buildings. Becoming a Cluniac priory (obeying the rule of St. Benedict of the Cluny monastery in Burgundy), it underwent rich development. It was raised to the rank of abbey in the 15th century, under the authority of the House of Savoy.
With the Reformation and the arrival of the Bernese, the monks were driven out and the convent buildings were used for various non-religious purposes: granary, warehouse, workshop, barracks, foundry, archives room and gymnastics room. The abbey, "the most spectacular vaulted religious building in Switzerland", became a historic monument in the late 19th century.
It is a Romanesque building supplemented with numerous late Gothic elements, and houses frescoes from the 11th and 12th centuries. Magnificent capitals adorn the columns. The admirable clarity of the interior, rare for Gothic monuments, derives from the windows in the side aisles and the colour of the stones used. The high pillars give a majestic volume to the ensemble.
The abbey is constantly renovated and maintained. Archaeological digs revealed the presence of a major cemetery (several hundred tombs) under its floor.
Since 1870, some of the convent buildings have been occupied by the Musée de Payerne, dedicated to fine arts. The abbey forms a beautiful architectural ensemble alongside the neighbouring parish church, the 16th century town hall and the Bernese castle.
It has been discovered that the famous "will of queen Berthe", naming her as the founder of Payerne, is in fact a fake, created by monks. These papers allowed the monks to grant themselves more rights than they actually possessed.
Abbey Church of Payerne (©Abbatiale de Payerne)
Abbey Church of Payerne (©Abbatiale de Payerne)
Abbey Church of Payerne (©Abbatiale de Payerne)
The Abbey Church Payerne (©Abbatiale de Payerne)
The Abbey Church Payerne (©Abbatiale de Payerne)
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La Nouvelle Plage - group accommodation
The family tents and dormitories are perfect for groups and families. The new beach at Estavayer-le-Lac offers the longest cable water-skiing installation in Switzerland, a beach volleyball court and several bars, restaurants and concerts “on the water”. Estavayer-le-Lac has everything you need to spend unique moments on the beach and in the surrounding region, such as the Grande Cariçaie, which comprises the entire southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel and includes eight nature reserves.
Wifi. Free parking.
Nouvelle Plage (©DR)
434.75836181641
Camping Muntelier
Opened lido in the camping Muntelier, restaurant, great view to the Vully, gorgeous sunset.
Places booked from 2 pm / Departure: 11:00 am at the latest
Camping Muntelier (michaelmaillard.com)
Camping Muntelier (Michaël Maillard)
Camping Muntelier (Michaël Maillard)
Camping Muntelier
444.0061340332
Clin d'Ailes Aviation Museum
From the Vampire to the Mirage III, the Venom and the Hunter, so many beautiful and powerful machines express, in the heart of the Aviation Museum, the rapid progress made in aerodynamics, materials used and weapon systems.
On the ground or in the gallery, the Clin d'ailes Museum presents the history of Swiss military aviation and the Swiss Air Force, in particular through films, models and exhibitions. The jet exhibition, a unique curiosity, as well as two flight simulators add even more spice to the visit.
The proximity to the aerodrome's runways allows visitors to follow the engagements of military aircraft from the museum's terrace.
Clin d'Aile Museum (©RawkingPhoto)
Clin d'Aile Museum (©RawkingPhoto)
Clin d'Aile Museum (©RawkingPhoto)
Musée de l'Aviation Clin d'Ailes (© DR)
Musée de l'Aviation Clin d'Ailes (© DR)
449.91589355469
Rally through the town of Payerne
The rule is easy : You have to find the 12 fountains of the leaflet and locate them in the city of Payerne.
Rally through the city (© EPT)
Rally through the city (© EPT)
(©Estavayer-le-Lac/Payerne Tourisme)
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Rally through the town of Estavayer-le-Lac
4 rallies with 4different themes to choose from:
-Fountains (yellow brochure)
- Signs and doors (red brochure)
- The objects (blue brochure)
- Artichoke's works of art (green brochure)
- The shores of the lake
ArtiChoke (©Fribourg Région)
Rally of the objects
Rally of signs and doors
Fountains rally
Rally ArtiChoke
Rallye rives du lac
428.82238769531
Gletteren's pile dwelling village
The pile dwelling village in Gletterens organizes numerous events and workshops around the early history and the way of life of the first farmers who settled on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel (4500-800 BC). This season, the pile dwelling village puts the spotlight on women through prehistory. You will discover artisanal techniques from the early days: you can forge a Stone Age knife, a pendant or a lamp from the Paleolithic Age, experience the magic of making fire, demonstrate your hunting talent by throwing a spear or enjoy a Stone Age meal.
Just stroll through the village and enjoy the magic that emanates from its thatched houses. If you want to deepen the experience, you can also spend a night in the tipi.
Village Lacustre-Gletterens (©UFT/FTV)
Village Lacustre-Gletterens (©UFT-FTV)
Village Lacustre-Gletterens (©UFT/FTV)
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